Pennsylvania’s Banned Vanity Plate List is Growing

Pennsylvanians are clever, but PennDOT is stricter than ever. Keep it clean, avoid the memes, and let CNS Licensing handle the rest.

If you’ve ever thought about getting a personalized license plate in Pennsylvania, you may want to think twice before submitting your clever idea.

The state’s “Do Not Issue” list of banned vanity plates has ballooned to over 4,500 entries in 2025—more than double the 2,000 banned plates just two years ago.

Why the crackdown? PennDOT enforces specific rules to make sure vanity plates don’t cross the line. Applications will be rejected if they include:

Sexual innuendo, profanity, or obscene content
Slang for bodily functions (yes, scatological humor is off-limits)
Hate speech or discriminatory terms
References to drugs, alcohol, or crime
Anything misleading to law enforcement or that could imply you’re a cop

The Funniest Rejected Plates

The banned list reads like a mix between late-night comedy and internet meme culture. Here are some that stood out:

POTUS47– Political shade? Rejected.
GOT2PEE – Now I need to get up from my computer…
NOMAMES – A slangy Spanish phrase for “no way.” PennDOT said, “No way” to this one, too.
GO DIDDY – I think we understand.
H8 KIDS – Yikes. But banned.
BITE ME – I guess no vampires allowed.

What Could Be Next in 2026?

If 2025 was the year of political digs and viral memes, we can only imagine what PennDOT will be banning in the future. Possible contenders:

Election Year Heat – Political plates like “TRUMP48,” “BIDEN26,” or “NO VOTE” will likely get flagged.
More Meme Culture – Have you heard of LIGMA? This may be next.
Sports Trash Talk – With Phillies, Eagles, and Penguins fans getting creative, don’t be surprised if more sports rally cries get banned.

Keep It Legal — and Let CNS Licensing Help

While it’s fun to laugh at the creativity (and crudeness) of rejected vanity plates, the truth is navigating PennDOT’s rules isn’t always straightforward.

Whether you’re looking for a personalized plate that passes the test, renewing your registration, or need notary and vehicle services, CNS Licensing makes it easy.

Stop by CNS Licensing for help with:

New license plates & vanity plate applications
Registration renewals
Notary services
Title transfers
All your vehicle paperwork needs