Check Vanity Plates for California

Browse Recorded California Vanity Plate Results

Looking for cool california vanity plates or custom license plates in CA? PlateRadar makes it easy to browse the latest recorded plate results. Our database tracks 5,890 California plates across multiple categories, with 98 listed as available in our records.

Whether you're searching for 2-letter vanity plates, 3-digit custom plates, or personalized california license plates,our search shows the latest recorded availability for combinations we track in California.

How to Check California Vanity Plates

Use the checker at the top of this page to test a specific california vanity plate combination, or browse the categories above to see what's already open. Check the result's last-checked time and confirm availability with the DMV before ordering. Set up a watchlist to get notified when we detect that your desired california vanity plate becomes available.

California Personalized Plate Costs & How to Order

A standard California personalized plate (the Environmental License Plate program) runs about $53 to order and $43 per year to retain, on top of your normal registration — specialty backgrounds like the Arts or Coastal plates cost more. The DMV adds a 1.95% processing fee to card payments.

California allows up to 7 characters for automobiles (6 for motorcycles). The DMV reviews every combination and rejects ones it considers offensive or misleading, so bring a backup idea.

How to get a personalized plate in California

1. Search the recorded California combinations on PlateRadar and see the latest recorded update. Confirm current availability with the issuing agency before ordering.
2. Order online through the DMV’s Special Interest and Personalized Plates portal at dmv.ca.gov (original orders only) with your registration card handy, or file form REG 17 by mail.
3. Pay the personalization and registration fees.
4. The DMV reviews and approves the combination, then mails the plates to your address on file.