The personalized plate (custom license plate) service is typically offered by each country’s official traffic or motor vehicle authority. However, in some countries, this service may also be provided through authorized private companies. Below are the institutions offering personalized plate services in various countries and their equivalents in local languages:
1. United Kingdom (UK):
– Institution: DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency)
– Local Language: Personalised Number Plates or Private Number Plates
– Note: Custom plates are sold by the DVLA or can be obtained through authorized dealers.
2. Germany:
– Institution: Kfz-Zulassungsstelle (Vehicle Registration Office)
– Local Language: Wunschkennzeichen (Desired plate)
– Note: Plates are requested directly from registration offices.
3. France:
– Institution: ANTS (Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés)
– Local Language: Plaque d’immatriculation personnalisée
– Note: Custom plates can be obtained through ANTS or authorized dealers.
4. Italy:
– Institution: Motorizzazione Civile
– Local Language: Targa personalizzata
– Note: Custom plates are requested directly from registration offices.
5. Spain:
– Institution: DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico)
– Local Language: Matrícula personalizada
– Note: Custom plates are offered by the DGT.
6. United States:
– Institution: DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) or varies by state (e.g., “DMV” in California, “DPS” in Texas)
– Local Language: “Custom License Plates” or “Personalized Plates”
– Note: Each state’s DMV provides personalized plate services.
7. Canada:
– Institution: Varies by province (e.g., “ServiceOntario” in Ontario, “ICBC” in British Columbia)
– Local Language: “Personalized Licence Plates” or “Vanity Plates”
– Note: Custom plates are offered by provincial motor vehicle authorities.
8.Australia:
– Institution: Varies by state (e.g., “Service NSW” in New South Wales, “VicRoads” in Victoria)
– Local Language: “Personalised Number Plates” or “Custom Plates”
– Note: Custom plates are provided by the relevant state authorities.
9.New Zealand:
-Institution: NZTA (New Zealand Transport Agency)
-Local Language: “Personalised Plates”
-Note: Custom plates are offered by NZTA.