Personalized plates are available with the standard plate background for passenger automobiles and pick-up trucks with up to seven characters, including spaces. The state will mail your permanent plates to you.
Remote application process
Complete and bring the application (PDF).
Gather your documents.
Email us with your phone number at servicecenterinfo@hennepin.us to review your application, fees and payment options.
- We are overwhelmed with email requests. It may take us 2–3 business days to respond. Thank you for your patience.
- We will help determine the correct fee and go over payment options
Submit your application and payment at one of our drop off locations, or by mail to:
Director of Licensing – Personalized or specialized plates
Hennepin County Government Center
300 S. 6th St., Ste. A-025
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0026
In person application process
Gather your documents.
Schedule an appointment, or come in to one of our locations. Walk-in services and wait time depend on staffing.
Fee
Types of plates
- Personalized Plates contain seven characters for passenger class vehicles and pick-up trucks; and six characters for motorcycles, mopeds one-ton pick-ups and self-propelled recreational vehicles
- Specialized Plates are available for amateur (HAM) radio and citizen band radio; collector; collegiate; critical habitat; military or veteran; remembering victims of impaired drivers; sesquicentennial: support our troops; volunteer ambulance attendant; and volunteer firefighter