The Most Outstanding License Plates Are Found In Montana

Montanans love to get creative with their license plates. Also known as vanity plates, these license plates are either smart, witty, funny, or a combination of all three. There's also an easy way to look up license plates in Montana which comes in handy.

Personized (or vanity) plates are not the same as sponsored plates. In Montana the sponsored plates vary in price, but the prices include: a donation, renewal cost, administrative cost, and a production cost. There are a ton of 'sponsored license plate' options in Montana. Would you believe there are over 200 choices now?

Those sponsored plates run the gamut of cool things and organizations across Montana. Some are in support of schools, while others support non-profit groups and clubs. Your options in Montana include:

• Zoo Montana ("The proceeds from this plate benefit the advancement of public education and awareness of the need for wildlife conservation and preservation of our natural resources.")
• University of Montana - Griz ("Your donation provides scholarship support for UM students through the License to Give Fund.")
• Windhorse Equine Learning ("This plate will benefit youth who participated in Windhorse’s equine-assisted learning programs.")
• 406 Pickleball Missoula, Inc. ("Proceeds of this plate will help promote the sport of pickleball in the state of Montana.")
• Bird of Pray Foundation ("This plate funds our efforts to work hand in hand with those who are bringing humanitarian aid and hope to people in need around the world.")

Now, let's get to a few of the interesting vanity plates you might find in Montana. Looking up someone's plate is easy - but you may not always get vehicle specifics. You will find out if the plate is registered.

• ILUVMT (1995 CADILLAC Eldorado)
• PESCADO (Mercedes SUV)
• FUNINMT (vehicle type not listed)
• FATK1D (vehicle type not listed)
• FLYRODS (Chrysler Town & Country)
• NOWIFES (Corvette)
• MTIS4ME (Audi Q6)

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• ILVBOZO (Ford F150)
• BORNHRE (vehicle type not listed)
• FISHDR (Chevy Suburban)
• SPDLMIT (Porsche 911)
• ZOOTOWN (Kia Sportage)
• BZNRBST (vehicle type not listed)
• HRATLST (vehicle type not listed)
• NOTACOP (Corvette)