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July 3, 2023

Why Vanity Plates Get Rejected in PA

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Why Vanity Plates Get Rejected in PA

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Not all roads in Pennsylvania lead to getting a vanity plate green lit. Host Trenae Nuri joins City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Elizabeth Kauma to break down what phrases, acronyms or combination of up to seven letters and numbers get rejected by the state when it comes to personalized license plates. This episode aired in March 2023. 


Did the episode inspire you to get a vanity plate? You can apply for a personal licensed plate using this Penndot form, and you can find more information on the process here.


Make sure to check the state’s Do Not Issue list before you apply, so you don’t waste time and money on a plate that will get rejected.


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