Specialty License Plates
Many options of specialty and personalized license plates are offered by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Visit the personalized and specialty plate section of the Iowa DOT website for more information and to order plates. Some plate designs require certification.
Ordering speciality or personalized license plates
To order personalized or specialty license plates, follow these steps.
- Go to the Iowa Department of Transportation website > Personalized and specialty plates section.
- Make selection.
- Place order online, including payment.
- When ready, a letter will be mailed to the purchaser with instructions on how to obtain the plates.
- The plates will need to be picked up in person by the owner at the treasurer's office, OR
- The plates will be mailed to the address on file.
Looking for new personalized or specialty plates?
Visit the personalized/specialty plate section of the Iowa DOT website for more information and to order your plates.
Regular County and Specialty License Plates
In addition to the regular county license plates, the Polk County Treasurer’s Office has a limited supply of black out plates and specialty plates in stock.
To obtain specialty plates, follow these steps.
- Visit the county treasurer’s office at 111 Court Avenue. An appointment is encouraged.
- Surrender current license plates to the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.
- Pay the appropriate initial license plate fees.
- Obtain plates and attach to vehicle.