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Specialty license plates raise money for nonprofits

  • Johanna Eubank
  • Aug 13, 2020
  • Aug 13, 2020 Updated Aug 11, 2021

Specialty license plates

Specialty license plates are those plates that support a cause or a group of people. Some identify a group to which a car owner belongs.

Do you want one? The extra $25 a year for the specialty plate may stop some people, but perhaps it helps to know that $17 of that money goes to an organization supporting that cause.

Some of the more popular specialty plates may be purchased for their appearance. The Arizona Highways plate with its sunset and saguaros is a popular choice.

The University of Arizona and Arizona State University plates are popular, both showing up in the top 10 most years.

Other popular plates support sports teams like the Arizona Cardinals football team and veterans and first responders, those who risk it all for our safety.

Take a look at specialty plates available. Some require proof you belong to a group, others are available to anyone willing to pay the extra fee. A few are updated plates with a new look.

Arizona Historical Society

Arizona Historical Society
ADOT

The Arizona Historical Society plate has been updated and now features a darker design with a monsoon look.

Funds go to the Historical Society for museums and programs around the state.

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University
ADOT

Northern Arizona University's license plate has been updated to a dark blue with gold.

Funds go to academic scholarships at NAU.

Phoenix Raceway

Phoenix Raceway
ADOT

The new Phoenix Raceway plate looks like it belongs on a racecar with its darker color and racing stripes.

Finds go to Arizona Accelerator Charities.

First Responders

First Responders
ADOT

The First Responder plate honors all of those who show up when someone needs help.

Funds go to programs that support public safety around the state.

Veterans

Veteran
ADOT

Veteran plates are available to veterans and their immediate family members.

Finds go to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services.

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals
ADOT

The Arizona Cardinals plate is a popular one. It is nice looking and shows support for the football team.

Funds support the Cardinals Charities.

Arizona Highways

Arizona Highways
ADOT

Just like the magazine, the Arizona Highways license plate is a work of art.

Funds support the magazine.

Military Support/Freedom

Military Support/Freedom
ADOT

While you must be a veteran to have that plate, anyone can show their support for those who serve with a Military Support/Freedom license plate.

Funds support the Arizona Department of Veterans Services.

University of Arizona

University of Arizona
ADOT

It's no surprise we see a lot of University of Arizona license plates in Tucson. It's a popular one here.

Funds support academic scholarships at UA.

Arizona State University

Arizona State University
ADOT

Probably more popular in the Phoenix area that UA plates are Arizona State University plates.

Funds support academic scholarships at ASU.

All in for Arizona Schools

All in for Arizona Schools
ADOT

With its apple, the All in for Arizona Schools plate is an obvious one for the teaching profession.

Funds support Arizona public educators who propose extraordinary activities, projects or lessons for students in K-8.

Alzheimer's Awareness

Alzheimer's Awareness
ADOT

Anyone who has had a loved one with Alzheimer's will appreciate this plate.

Funds support Alzheimer's research.

Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio
ADOT

Those who want this plate must have a valid amateur operator license from the Federal Communications Commission. The plate number is the FCC assigned call sign.

Funds support the Amateur Radio Council of Arizona.

Arizona Agriculture

If you appreciate agriculture education programs, the Arizona Agriculture plate may interest you.

Funds support Arizona Future Farmers of America.

Arizona Centennial

Arizona Centennial
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Arizona Centennial plate support the Arizona geological survey to pay costs related to the maintenance and operation of mining, mineral and natural resources educational museum.

Arizona Coyotes

Arizona Coyotes
ADOT

You don't have to play hockey to appreciate it. Funds from the sale of the Arizona Coyotes plate support the Arizona Coyotes Foundation.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks
ADOT

This is a redesigned plate showing support for Arizona's baseball team. Sales of the Arizona Diamondbacks plate support the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.

Arizona Science Center

Arizona Science Center
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Arizona Science Center plate support science education.

Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation

Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation plate support wildlife habitat projects and outdoor recreation and education.

Barrett-Jackson

Barrett-Jackson
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Barrett-Jackson plate fund Barrett-Jackson Charities which also supports the American Heart Association.

Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts of America
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Boy Scouts of America plate support the Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Channel 8 PBS

Channel 8 PBS
ADOT

Sales of the Channel 8 PBS plate support Public Broadcasting in Arizona

Character Education

Character Education
ADOT

Sales of the Character Education plate fund character education programs.

Child Abuse Prevention

Child Abuse Prevention
ADOT

Sales of the Child Abuse Prevention plate support a special fund for child abuse prevention programs.

Childhood Cancer Research

Childhood Cancer Research
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Childhood Cancer Research go to research of children's cancers and rare diseases.

Choose Life

Choose Life
ADOT

Sales from the Choose Life license plate support the Arizona Life Coalition.

Classic Car

Classic Car
ADOT

To have this plate, the vehicle must be on the list of classic cars filed with the Motor Vehicle Division by the Classic Car Club of America. This list is updated every five years. 

Congressional Medal of Honor

Congressional Medal of Honor
ADOT

To have this plate, the applicant must be recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor and provide an original letter from the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) verifying eligibility.

Distinguished Flying Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross
ADOT

Applicant must be a veteran and a Distinguished Flying Cross Medal recipient and provide a copy of a DD-214, an Officer Record Brief, or Enlisted Record Brief. Funds benefit veterans in Arizona.

Environmental

Environmental
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Environmental plate go to the Arizona Land Department for environmental education.

Families of Fallen Police Officers

Families of Fallen Police Officers
ADOT

Sales of the Families of Fallen Police Officers license plate support the surviving families of police officers who have died in the line of duty.

Farm Vehicle

Farm Vehicle
ADOT

This plate if strictly for farm vehicles. Funds go to the Highway User Revenue Fund.

Fiesta Bowl

Fiesta Bowl
ADOT

Sales of this plate support Fiesta Bowl Charities.

Fire Fighter

Fire Fighter
By Johanna Eubank ADOT

Applicant must submit an original certification form provided by the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona. Funds support Professional Firefighters of Arizona.

Firefighter Safety Training

Firefighter Safety Training
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Firefighter Safety Training plate are used to provide scholarships for life safety training of firefighters in this state.

Former Prisoner of War

Former Prisoner of War
ADOT

Applicant must have been captured and incarcerated by an enemy of the United States during a period of conflict with the United States, have received an honorable discharge and provide a copy of a current membership card from the American Ex-Prisoners of War association, or an original letter from the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) verifying eligibility. Supports veterans services.

Fraternal Order of Police

Fraternal Order of Police
ADOT

Benefits the Fraternal Order of Police. Application must have the approval of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts
ADOT

Funds from the sale of this plate support the Girl Scouts.

Gold Star Family

Gold Star Family
ADOT

Applicant must be a spouse or (by adoption or blood) a child, parent, brother or sister of a person who lost his/her life while on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Golden Rule

Golden Rule
ADOT

Sales from the plate that tell us to do unto others as we would have them do unto us support the Arizona Department of Education.

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University
ADOT

Sales of the Grand Canyon University plate support academic scholarships.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity
ADOT

Sales of the Habitat for Humanity plate support families in need of affordable housing.

Hearing Impaired

Hearing Impaired
ADOT

This plate is to alert law enforcement of a driver's disability and requires the approval of a physician or audiologist.

Historic Vehicle

Historic Vehicle
ADOT

Must be a certified historic vehicle at least 25 years old. Other conditions apply.

Honorary Foreign Consul

Honorary Foreign Consul
ADOT

Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident and provide satisfactory proof of appointment by a foreign country as an honorary foreign consul to facilitate and promote the interests of that country with Arizona.

Horseless Carriage

Horseless Carriage
ADOT

The vehicle with this plate must have been manufactured in 1915 or earlier.

Hunger Relief

Hunger Relief
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Hunger Relief plate support the Association of Arizona Food Banks.

In God We Trust

In God We Trust
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the In God We Trust plate support the Alliance Defense Fund.

Keep Arizona Beautiful

Keep Arizona Beautiful
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Keep Arizona Beautiful plate go to litter prevention and cleanup.

Legion of Valor

Legion of Valor
ADOT

Funds support the Highway Users Revenue Fund. Applicant must submit a copy of a current membership card or original letter from the Legion of Valor.

Luke Air Force Base

Luke Air Force Base
ADOT

Funds from the sale of this plate go to support the Men, Women, Families and Mission of Luke AFB for programs and services geared towards Morale and Well-Being, Culture and Tradition and Mission Sustainability.

Masonic Fraternity

Masonic Fraternity
ADOT

Funds from the sale of the Masonic Fraternity plate support charities of the ARizona Masons.

Midwestern University

Midwestern University
ADOT

Funds support Health Science academic scholarships.

National Guard

National Guard
ADOT

Supports the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. Must be a member of the Arizona National Guard or have received an honorable discharge. Applicant must submit an original certification of eligibility form provided by the applicant's Unit Commander or Personnel Officer.

Navajo Nation

Navajo Nation
ADOT

Funds support the Navajo Department of Highway Safety.

Pearl Harbor Survivor

Pearl Harbor Survivor
ADOT

Applicant must have been on station as a member of the United States Armed Forces on December 7, 1941, during the hours of 7:55 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Hawaii time at Pearl Harbor, the island of Oahu or offshore at a distance not exceeding three miles, have received an honorable discharge and provide form 02-25, Part II from the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS). Supports veterans services.

Pet Friendly/Spay and Neuter

Pet Friendly/Spay and Neuter
ADOT

Sales support a fund for spaying and neutering of animals.

Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns
Johanna Eubank

Sales support Phoenix Suns Charities.

Pink Ribbon/Cancer Awareness

Pink Ribbon/Cancer Awareness
ADOT

Supports the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Purple Heart

Purple Heart
ADOT

Applicant must be a veteran and a Purple Heart Medal recipient and provide a copy of a DD214 or 215, WDAGO forms 53-55 or 53-98, NAVPERS 553 or NAVMC 78, which indicates Purple Heart Medal recipient, or provide an original letter from the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) verifying eligibility. Supports veterans services.

Route 66

Route 66
ADOT

Funds support the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona.

San Carlos Apache Tribe

San Carlos Apache Tribe
ADOT

Funds support the San Carlos Apache Tribe.

Share the Road

Share the Road
ADOT

Applicant must have a valid amateur operator license from the Federal Communications Commission. The plate number is the FCC assigned call sign. Funds support road safety and awareness for cyclists and runners.

Southwest PGA (Golf)

Southwest PGA (Golf)
ADOT

Funds support golf scholarships for youth,

Special Olympics Arizona

Special Olympics Arizona
ADOT

Funds support Special Olympics of Arizona.

Street Rod

Street Rod
ADOT

Vehicle must have a body design which retains at least the basic original style as manufactured in 1948 or earlier and which has been modified for safe road use. May require a vehicle inspection.

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management
ADOT

Sales support the school.

Transplantation Awareness (Organ Donor)

Transplantation Awareness (Organ Donor)
ADOT

Sales support transplantation awareness programs.

U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps
ADOT

Funds go to award scholarships to children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who were killed or wounded in combat or who have demonstrated financial need.

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix
ADOT

Funds support the University of Phoenix Alumni Network.

White Mountain Apache Tribe

White Mountain Apache Tribe
ADOT

Supports the White Mountain Apache Tribe for traffic control devices.

Women Veterans

Women Veterans
ADOT

Sales support the Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund.

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