Best Buddies Specialty License Plate

IT’S YOUR LAST CHANCE!

The Best Buddies Specialty License is only available for purchase until February 17th, 2025!

Get Your Best Buddies License Plate – Florida Registered Vehicles Only*

The Best Buddies Specialty License Plate is only available for purchase or voucher redemption through February 17th. After this important deadline, the plate will no longer be available.

Get yours today to enjoy for 10 years with no additional annual fees once you obtain it!

*This plate is only available for vehicles registered in Florida. Only one plate per Florida vehicle registration.

How To Purchase the Best Buddies Specialty Plate

Visit your local Motor Vehicle Service Center or Private Tag Agency Office (appointments may be required). Bring your Florida Driver’s License and vehicle information (plate number, year, and make).
Let the clerk know that you would like to purchase the Best Buddies specialty license plate. Please know that you will be responsible for a one-time $25 charitable donation, plus any additional processing fees.
Once you obtain your plate, no additional charges will be incurred for the 10-year period it will remain valid.

Purchased A Voucher? Here’s How to Redeem Your Voucher

Let the clerk know that you would like to redeem your voucher for the Best Buddies specialty license plate. The specialty plate annual donation has already been paid for one year with the voucher, but additional fees may apply. Once you obtain your plate, no additional charges or donations will be incurred for the 10-year lifespan of the plate.

What You Should Know

Who Benefits from the Best Buddies Specialty License Plate?

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The funds raised through the specialty license plate provide resources to support Best Buddies’ operations, expansion and programs which empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

How can I purchase a Best Buddies specialty license plate?

A) You can purchase the Best Buddies specialty license plate three ways:

i. Visit your local tax collector or tag agency office

ii. Visit a private license plate agency

B) The Best Buddies specialty license plate will be available at your local county tax collector until February 17th, 2025.

How much does the Best Buddies license plate cost?

Once you have switched to your specialty plate, you will incur a one-time $25 annual charitable contribution fee plus the specialty license plate processing fee. The plate is then yours to enjoy for 10 years with no additional annual fees.

Will I retain my current plate number?

Each Best Buddies plate will come with a new generic state-assigned number.

Can I customize my Best Buddies license plate?

Yes. The Best Buddies specialty license plate can be personalized with up to five letters with no additional space or hyphen. If you currently have a personalized plate (five letters or less), you may continue to use the same personalization.

I want to customize my Best Buddies specialty license plate. What do I do?

A) Check to see if your desired personalization is available here

B) Download and complete the Personalized License Plate Application Form

C) Please bring the following to your local tax collector or tag agency:

i. Completed Personalized License Plate Application Form
ii. Proof of Florida Insurance (in form of a card, policy, binder, certificate of insurance or affidavit)
iii. Copy of your current registration certificate or renewal notice
iV. Remittance fees

D) Personalized specialty plates can take six to eight weeks for manufacturing and delivery. The license plate will be delivered to your county tax collector’s office or license plate agent.

Can I transfer my current custom plate configuration to a Best Buddies plate?

Yes. If you currently have a personalized plate (five letters or less), you may continue to use the same personalization. Please know additional charges may apply.

I do not live in or have a registered vehicle in the state of Florida. Can I purchase a plate?

The Best Buddies specialty license plates are only available with passenger vehicles registered in the State of Florida.

Can I purchase Best Buddies license plates for my business?

Yes. Business and fleet purchases are available. Contact your local Tax Collector’s Office for additional information.