Special license plates are unique combinations that reflect personal meaning, aesthetic preferences, or corporate identity, deviating from the standard format and regulated by traffic laws in Turkey. Today, they are increasingly preferred by electric vehicle owners to personalize their modern cars and by corporate fleets to enhance brand visibility.
Custom license plates consist of special combinations that carry personal meaning, aesthetic preference, or corporate identity instead of the standard plate format. In Turkey, the custom license plate system has a structure determined within the scope of the Traffic Regulations of the General Directorate of Highways.
Today, it is observed that especially electric vehicle users prefer custom plates to personalize their environmentally friendly and modern-designed vehicles. In corporate electric vehicle fleets, custom plates are frequently used to increase brand visibility.
What is a Custom License Plate and What Types Are Available?
Custom plates consist of combinations containing names or letter groups, repetitive numbers, corporate abbreviations, or expressing personal meaning.
Although there is no different plate type for electric vehicle users, many EV owners request custom plates to make their vehicles more personal.
How to Get a Custom License Plate?
People who want to get a custom plate first check the availability of the desired plate through a notary or the General Directorate of Security system. If the plate appears available, it is officially registered to the vehicle through a notary process and the procedure is completed.
The procedure is the same for electric vehicle owners; only because the need for bulk plate acquisition is more common in electric vehicle fleets, the process planning can be done within a corporate framework.
How Much Does a Custom License Plate Cost?
In Turkey, custom license plate prices are not tied to a fixed list determined by the state. The value of the plate varies entirely based on factors such as the popularity of the combination, the meaning it carries, demand intensity, and sometimes brand image.
Especially electric vehicle owners prefer custom plates more to complete the modern appearance of their vehicles. This causes certain combinations to become more valuable in the market.
Is There a Tax on Custom License Plates?
There is no obligation to pay a separate tax for getting a custom plate. Only notary fees, plate printing fees, and the market value of the plate are paid.
The MTV advantage of electric vehicles definitely does not change in case of obtaining a custom plate. Therefore, a custom plate does not bring an additional tax burden to electric vehicle owners.
Can Custom Plates Be Obtained for Electric Vehicles?
Yes, electric vehicle owners can also get custom plates, and the process is the same as for all vehicles.
Although there is no special plate format for electric vehicles in Turkey, electric vehicle users show interest in custom plates to give their modern vehicles a personal identity.
In corporate electric vehicle fleets, the use of custom plates offers an important advantage in terms of brand awareness and professional corporate image.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom License Plates
Who can get a custom plate?
Anyone who has the right to own a vehicle can get a custom plate. There are no restrictions for electric vehicle users.
How is a custom plate queried?
The availability of the plate can be checked through a notary or the security system.
How is a custom plate recognized?
Generally, repetitive numbers, special letter groups, name initials, or combinations carrying personal meaning indicate that it is a custom plate.
How long does it take to get a custom plate?
If the plate is available, procedures are often completed within the same day. In electric vehicle fleets, the process duration may vary depending on planning due to bulk applications.
References:
- Karayolları Trafik Yönetmeliği (Traffic Regulations of the General Directorate of Highways) – https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/
- Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü (General Directorate of Security) – Plaka İşlemleri (Plate Transactions) – https://www.egm.gov.tr
- Türkiye Noterler Birliği (Turkish Union of Notaries) – https://www.tnb.org.tr
- Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı (Revenue Administration) – MTV & Harçlar (MTV & Fees) – https://www.gib.gov.tr
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