The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division announced on Mar. 26 the release of five new specialty license plates, expanding options for residents to support charitable causes. The new plates—Arizona Youth Charities, Gila River Indian Community, No One Fights Alone, Teen Lifeline, and 4AZKids—bring the total number of available specialty plates to 114.
These specialty plates allow drivers to contribute to various organizations while personalizing their vehicles. Most cost $25 annually, with $17 from each plate going directly to a designated charity or nonprofit group. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, sales from these plates generated over $14.5 million for charities across Arizona.
Michael Cryderman, director of the Motor Vehicle Division, said: “Specialty license plates offer a fun way to customize your vehicle and show your support for one of these uniquely Arizona organizations. MVD is pleased to support Arizona communities through the various plates for the organizations dedicated to helping Arizona and our communities.”
Each plate supports a specific cause: Executive Council Charities provides grants for youth programs; Gila River Indian Community receives funds for traffic control devices; Under the Shield Inc. offers mental wellness training and coaching for public safety personnel; Teen Lifeline funds crisis hotline services and suicide prevention education; Saguaros Children’s Charities supports more than thirty local children’s groups statewide.
Matt Davis of Executive Council Charities said: “Executive Council Charities is proud to introduce the new Arizona Youth Charities license plate – a meaningful way for drivers across Arizona to show their commitment to Arizona’s at-risk youth… By choosing this plate, you can make a visible contribution to improving the lives of the young people across the great state of Arizona.” Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor of Gila River Indian Community added: “This specialty license plate honors the Gila River Community’s proud history… It reflects our community’s pride in our identity and heritage and hopefully encourages others to learn more about our contributions…” Lt. Gov. Regina Antone said: “The visibility displayed on the license plate not only brings attention… but it also proves our resiliency in providing additional resources for our police department.”
Susan Lewis Simons from Under The Shield Inc., Michelle Moorhead from Teen Lifeline, and Clayton Wolfe from Saguaros Children’s Charities all echoed similar sentiments about how these funds will provide critical support in their respective areas.
In addition to supporting charitable initiatives through specialty licensing programs since 1989 as authorized by state law—with designs reviewed by ADOT and law enforcement—the department has also redesigned its Diamondbacks plate now available in motorcycle format.
According to the official website, ADOT manages facilities such as rest areas and snowplow operations with specialized equipment while monitoring highways using cameras. The agency aims “to safely link individuals and bolster the economy” through transportation initiatives statewide according to its website. Jennifer Toth serves as director overseeing planning, design, construction maintenance and operation according to ADOT. The department operates projects throughout multiple districts including sites like Grand Canyon National Airport up north down toward southern border ports as reported by ADOT. Collaboration extends across regional state local tribal partners on corridor studies traveler information systems among other efforts according to ADOT. Services include traveler updates via AZ511 system motor vehicle assistance construction oversight airport port infrastructure improvements as described by ADOT.
For those interested in viewing or ordering any specialty plate—including personalization options—visit azmvdnow.gov.
