How to Create Custom License Plates for Your Cars in GTA Online

Want to add a personal touch to your ride in Los Santos? A custom license plate is the perfect finishing touch for your favorite car. While you can't just type one in at Los Santos Customs, the process is actually quite simple thanks to Rockstar's official online tool.

Here is the latest guide on how to create, apply, and manage custom license plates in GTA Online.

The Old Way vs. The New Way

For years, players had to use the clunky iFruit app to order custom plates, which often had connectivity issues. Fortunately, Rockstar has streamlined the process. The iFruit app method is now outdated . The current and most reliable method is using the official Rockstar Games License Plate Creator website directly from your phone or computer .

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Custom Plate

Follow these steps to get your personalized plates cruising the streets.

Step 1: Go to the License Plate Creator

Open any web browser on your computer or mobile phone and navigate to the official Rockstar website:
> https://www.rockstargames.com/gta-online/license-plates <

Step 2: Log in with Social Club

Click the "Sign in" button in the top right corner and log in using your Rockstar Games Social Club credentials. This must be the same account linked to the platform you play on (PlayStation, Xbox, or PC) .

Step 3: Start a New Order

Once logged in, you will see your current license plates (if you have any). Click the "New Order" button to begin creating your new plate .

Step 4: Design Your Plate

• Enter Text: Type in your desired plate text. You are limited to 8 characters, using a combination of letters and numbers. Spaces are allowed, but special characters or symbols are not .

• Choose a Style: Depending on current options, you may be able to select different colors, cities, or backgrounds for your plate .

• Preview: You will see a preview of what the plate looks like on a car. Once you are happy with it, click "Next" .

Step 5: Assign a Vehicle

You must assign this new plate order to one of your vehicles. The website will show a dropdown menu of your recently used vehicles from the game (usually the last 8-10 you drove) . Select any vehicle from this list to link the order to. Important: Before you click "Order," make sure you are currently online in a GTA Online session . An invite-only session works perfectly for this .

Step 6: Confirm and Wait for the In-Game Notification

Click "Order" or "Place Order." Now, switch back to your GTA Online game. You should receive a text message in-game from Los Santos Customs within a few minutes, notifying you that your order is ready to be installed .

Step 7: Install the Plate at Los Santos Customs

• Take the specific vehicle you selected on the website to any Los Santos Customs shop .

• Drive into the shop. A prompt should immediately appear giving you the option to "Process App Order" for free .

• Select it, your car will be briefly modified, and the order will be complete. Your new license plate is now installed!

Important Tips and Troubleshooting

Here are a few pro-tips to ensure everything goes smoothly and what to do if you run into issues.

• It's Free! Creating and ordering the plate is free. Applying it at Los Santos Customs is also free .

• How Many Plates Can I Have? You can create and store up to 30 custom license plates on your Social Club account .

• Applying to Other Cars: Once a plate is created and saved to your account, you don't need to re-order it for every car. After the first installation, you can simply go to Los Santos Customs in any other car, go to the "Plate" section, and select your new custom plate from the list (it will be free to apply) .

• Deleting Plates: You can delete plates you no longer want, but be careful! Before deleting a custom plate, make sure none of your vehicles are currently using it. If you sell a car that has a deleted plate assigned to it, the car can become "blacklisted" and unsellable .

• I Didn't Get the Text Message: If you don't get the notification in-game after a few minutes, go back to the website. Find the order and click "Edit" or "Cancel" and resubmit the order. Ensure you are actively in a GTA Online session while submitting it .

• At the Shop, No Prompt Appears: Make sure you are in the correct vehicle—the one you selected on the website. If you are in the right car and still no prompt, try driving out and back in. If that fails, cancel the order on the website and try again with a different vehicle from your "recently used" list .

Can You Do This in Story Mode?

Unfortunately, no. The custom license plate feature is exclusively tied to your Rockstar Social Club account and is only available for use in GTA Online. Story mode vehicles are stuck with the default options .