Gila River Indian Community Releases Specialty License Plate Through ADOT

April 17, 2026

GRIN Staff

Drivers across the state now have a new way to show their pride and support for the Gila River Indian Community with the release of a new specialty plate. Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Gila River Indian Community unveiled the new specialty license plate on March 26, which features a traditional design that showcases O’otham and Pee Posh cultures and includes the GRIC seal.

The specialty plate is now available for purchase through the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division website: azmvdnow.gov/plates. It is available to anyone in the state and is also offered as a motorcycle plate. It cost $25 for the specialty plate and an additional $25 for personalization. $17 goes to the GRIC for traffic-controlled devices.

“This specialty license plate honors the Gila River Community’s proud history, tradition and culture, and our enduring connection to our shudag – the Gila River,” said Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis. “It reflects our community’s pride in our identity and heritage and hopefully encourages others to learn more about our contributions to the state of Arizona. I appreciate the state Legislature’s support in making it possible.”

“The visibility displayed on the license plate not only brings attention to our great community and economic enterprises,” Lt. Gov. Regina Antone said. “But it also proves our resiliency in providing additional resources for our police department.”

The Gila River Indian Community is one of five tribes in the state to have a specialty license plate that highlights their communities. The Hualapai Tribe, Navajo Nation, San Carlos Apache Tribe, and White Mountain Apache Tribe have plates available.

“MVD is pleased to support Arizona communities through the various plates for the organizations dedicated to helping Arizona and our communities,” said MVD Director Michael Cryderman.