What is the difference between a vanity plate and a specialty license plate?
A vanity plate refers to a license plate with a unique message requested by a particular individual. Vanity plates differ from individual to individual. Specialty plates, on the other hand, refer to plates requested by an organization that can then be purchased by individuals. Many states have organizational schemes established for specialty license plates. They refer to various environmental, political, social and other causes. In many states, specific laws must be passed before a specialty license plate can be issued.
