License Plates

License Plates

KY issues over 150 different types of passenger and motorcycle license plates. License plates can be categorized into the following types:
  • Regular (Standard Issue)
  • Special
  • University
  • Independent College
  • Military
  • Military Motorcycle
  • Miscellaneous
  • Disabled
  • Special Motorcycle Plates

To view all Kentucky License Plates, visit the Plate List page.

Personalized Plates

Standard issue passenger plates (Standard Passenger, Standard In God We Trust, Standard Team Kentucky​), the standard-issue motorcycle plate, military plates, and special plates can be personalized.

Personalized plates are regulated by the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 186.174, KRS 186.164 (9) (c) thru (g), and Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR) 601 KAR 9:012.

For a list and image of all plates, visit the Plate List application page.​

Application Process and More Information:

https://drive.ky.gov/motor-vehicle-licensing/Pages/License-Plates.aspx