State: AZ

Arizona state license plates are issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation and have been required since 1912. Unlike many states, Arizona allows vehicle owners to choose from an unusually wide selection of specialty and organizational plates, which generate funding for causes, charities, and universities. Registration fees vary based on vehicle type and weight rather than value, and the state allows multi-year registration options. Arizona also has a strong culture of personalized plates, partly due to its shorter required plate formats.