State: MN

Minnesota state license plates have been issued since 1909 and are managed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety through Driver and Vehicle Services. Plates are registered to vehicles rather than individuals and require annual renewal, with fees based on vehicle value, age, and classification. Minnesota offers a wide selection of specialty and organizational plates that help fund causes, nonprofits, and conservation programs. Personalized plates are popular and relatively flexible, though combinations are screened to avoid offensive or confusing content.