The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) specialty license plates raised $10.7 million in revenue during fiscal year 2021, which ended June 30.
“Specialty plates are a great way for Arizonans to show off their interests, experiences, sports fandom, or school pride,” MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said. “Even better, every person who requests a specialty plate is raising money for charities in Arizona.”
Arizonans can select one of more than 60 specialty plates, and more will be added before the end of the year.
Three Arizona plates each generated more than $1 million. This is the first time a plate has reached this milestone.
The three most popular plates benefitted Veterans, First Responders, and the Arizona Cardinals.
The Veterans generated more than $1.8 million for programs supported by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.
The Women Veterans, Gold Star Family, and Military Support (Freedom) plates also generated revenue to support these programs. Collectively, all the veterans-related specialty plates combined to raise $2.8 million for veterans services.
“From homelessness to suicide prevention, employment, COVID-19 relief and more, the specialty plates not only help meet essential veteran needs but also honor their service,” Retired Air Force Col. Wanda Wright, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services director, said.