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What is a Florida Specialty Plate?
A Florida Specialty Plate is a vehicle registration tag (license plate) that is different from the conventional tag you would get when registering your car, truck, or SUV for the first time in the state of Florida. These special plates, approved by Florida’s DMV (FLHSMV) feature different designs, motifs, and themes that range from sports teams, educational institutions, health awareness, military affiliation, law enforcement and first responder support, environmental preservation, animal protection, and much more. In fact, there are over one hundred different styles of Specialty Plates to choose from!
Do Specialty Plates Cost More?
Yes, but there’s a really good reason for the slightly higher fees associated with Florida Specialty Plates. You see, these tags are more than just a pretty face. Behind each design is a cause, a charity, a foundation, a purpose. Meaning, that each individual Specialty Plate is connected to an organization that does some sort of good for the community. And when you decide to go for one of these unique tags, your extra fee goes directly towards supporting the cause represented by that theme.
Take today’s Spotlight, for example: Big Brothers Big Sisters.
This plate is an excellent way to support Florida’s mentoring program, whose mission it is to have all Florida’s youth on their way to achieving the full potential. The goal of this statewide program is to help change the lives of Florida’s young people, broadening their perspectives through safe and meaningful connections with adult volunteers.
Can I Get a Florida Specialty Plate Online?
Yes! You can do so quite easily with eTags.com! The process is simple and straightforward. Here is a guide to lead you through how to order a Florida Specialty Plate Online:
- Head over to eTags.com and select Florida as your state from our drop-down menu.
- Here you will have two choices: Get Specialty Plate or Renew + Specialty Plate. If your registration is up for renewal, select the Renew option. If you are opting for a cool tag at any other time during your registration period, go for the Specialty Plate Only selection. You’ll notice here that you can also add on Personalization…because you can also decide to create your own unique alphanumeric combo for your Specialty Plate. As long as the FLHSMV approves of your choice, you’re good to go!
- Next, select the service the best suits your needs.
- Here you will be asked to provide the following details:
- Vehicle Type
- Current license plate number
- Vehicle Make
- Vehicle Year
- This screen will ask for your contact information: both email address and phone number.
- Now you get to choose the style of Specialty Plate you’d like!
- This step is where you can opt to personalize your plate if you want.
- Here you will provide the vehicle owner’s First and Last Name (or the Company’s full name if the vehicle is owned by a business).
- Next you will be asked to submit your valid Florida insurance details.
- Now is the space to fill in your shipping address, followed by a screen to confirm this information.
- Following is your order summary page where you can review your contact and vehicle details and choose to order a second Specialty Plate for another vehicle, if you like. If everything looks good, hit the Checkout button which will take you to the final page.
- Enter your credit card details, take a moment to look at the terms and conditions, sign your electronic affidavit, and click Place Order.
And that is how you order your Florida Specialty Plate online with eTags. Of course, if at any moment you need a hand with this process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for assistance. Because as always, at eTags, we’re here to help!
