Louisiana vanity plates that are actually available
Louisiana plates are a canvas as colorful as a Mardi Gras float, and now you can generate clever ideas rooted in bayou culture, NOLA food obsessions, and Saints fandom before checking which ones are actually available. We generate the ideas, then tell you what is open, ranked available-first, so you spend your time celebrating, not searching.
Max length
7 characters
Allowed
Letters, numbers, spaces, . -
Annual fee
~$25
Designs
200+ options
Letter O vs 0: Substituting the number zero (0) for the letter O is explicitly prohibited. The official rules list "The number one (1) substituted for the letter 'I' or the number zero (0) for the letter 'O'" under what cannot be requested.
Popular Louisiana plate themes
Laissez les bons temps rouler, and let the available plates roll with them.
Bayou Life and Swamp Culture
New Orleans Food and Drink
Saints and Pelicans Pride
Cajun and Creole Identity
Louisiana plate designs
Real Louisiana plate backgrounds you can choose from. Some designs allow fewer characters.
Plate images via Wikimedia Commons.
Louisiana vanity plate FAQ
How many characters can a Louisiana vanity plate have?
A standard Louisiana personalized plate allows up to 7 characters (minimum 2). Letters and numbers are allowed. Spaces are allowed.
How much does a Louisiana vanity plate cost?
Louisiana charges about $25 per year for a personalized plate, on top of normal registration. The DMV sets the exact fee.
How do I check if a Louisiana vanity plate is available?
Type your idea into the tool on this page. We generate legal Louisiana ideas and link you to the state checker to confirm. The Louisiana DMV is always the source of truth.
How does Louisiana handle the letter O and the number 0?
Substituting the number zero (0) for the letter O is explicitly prohibited. The official rules list "The number one (1) substituted for the letter 'I' or the number zero (0) for the letter 'O'" under what cannot be requested.
Can I put 'LAISSEZ' or a French phrase on my Louisiana plate?
Louisiana does allow personalized plates with letters and numbers, and French-flavored combos are popular. The catch is character limits, usually around 6 to 7 characters depending on plate type, so longer phrases need creative vowel drops or abbreviations. The Office of Motor Vehicles has final say on anything flagged as offensive, so pure French phrases that translate to something edgy might get flagged.
How long does it take to get a personalized plate in Louisiana?
Processing times vary, but specialty and personalized plates in Louisiana typically take several weeks to arrive after approval. If you are buying a car or renewing soon, factor that gap in. The OMV site lets you check order status once submitted.
Can I get a Saints or LSU themed plate, and are those official licensed plates?
Yes. Louisiana offers a range of official specialty plates that include university and sometimes sports-affiliated designs, which require an extra fee and may have different character rules than standard personalized plates. Check the OMV specialty plate catalog for current offerings, because the lineup changes and not every design is always available for new orders.
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Louisiana 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 Louisiana DMV is the source of truth and makes the final call.