Delaware vanity plates that are actually available
Delaware is small but it packs a personality: the First State, the home of tax-free shopping, blue hens, and a whole lot of I-95 traffic passing through on the way somewhere else. Generate a plate idea here and we will show you which ones are actually open right now, so you can claim your corner of the nation's oldest state before someone else does.
Max length
7 characters
Allowed
Letters, numbers, spaces, - &
Annual fee
~$40
Designs
30+ options
Letter O vs 0: O and 0 must be explicitly distinguished when ordering. Combinations of "O" followed by "I", "1", or "0" (or any mix of O, I, 1, and 0) are flagged and may not be issued due to potential conflicts with existing plates. Pure O combinations ("O" or "O's") alone are acceptable to issue. The regulation specifically instructs DMV specialists to clearly distinguish between "1", "L", and Roman numeral "I" on all orders.
Popular Delaware plate themes
First State, first to grab the good plates.
First State Pride
Blue Hens and Dover Days
Tax-Free and Loving It
Boardwalk, Beaches, and the Bay
Delaware plate designs
Real Delaware plate backgrounds you can choose from. Some designs allow fewer characters.
Delaware vanity plate FAQ
How many characters can a Delaware vanity plate have?
A standard Delaware personalized plate allows up to 7 characters (minimum 1). Letters and numbers are allowed. Spaces are allowed.
How much does a Delaware vanity plate cost?
Delaware charges about $40 per year for a personalized plate, on top of normal registration. The DMV sets the exact fee.
How do I check if a Delaware vanity plate is available?
Type your idea into the tool on this page. We generate legal Delaware ideas and link you to the state checker to confirm. The Delaware DMV is always the source of truth.
How does Delaware handle the letter O and the number 0?
O and 0 must be explicitly distinguished when ordering. Combinations of "O" followed by "I", "1", or "0" (or any mix of O, I, 1, and 0) are flagged and may not be issued due to potential conflicts with existing plates. Pure O combinations ("O" or "O's") alone are acceptable to issue. The regulation specifically instructs DMV specialists to clearly distinguish between "1", "L", and Roman numeral "I" on all orders.
Can I transfer my vanity plate to a new vehicle in Delaware?
Yes, Delaware typically allows you to transfer a personalized plate to another vehicle you own, as long as the new vehicle qualifies for that plate type. You'll need to go through the DMV transfer process and may owe a fee, so keep your registration paperwork handy.
How do I know if my plate idea will be rejected by Delaware's DMV?
Delaware screens submissions for plates that could be considered offensive, obscene, or confusing to law enforcement. The review is partly subjective, so a plate that looks innocent to you might still get flagged. If your first choice comes back rejected, it's usually worth trying a slight variation. Our availability check tells you whether a combination is taken, but only the DMV makes the final call on whether it's allowed.
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Delaware plate rules were researched from official sources and verified (high confidence); verify specifics at the DMV. Availability is indicative and shown with the time we last checked. The Delaware DMV is the source of truth and makes the final call.