{"id":1306,"date":"2025-09-22T03:56:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T03:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=1306"},"modified":"2025-09-22T06:24:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T06:24:13","slug":"what-does-pm-mean-on-a-license-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/what-does-pm-mean-on-a-license-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"What does PM mean on a license plate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A car with a PM license plate sticker indicates that the car\u2019s owner has opted for permanent registration. You would definitely see this if you had gone to Florida. As per traditional car registration, you get a sticker from your state\u2019s DMV with the current year on it when you pay the correct taxes and fees every year. You can attach this sticker to your car\u2019s license plate.<\/p>\n<p>However, this job can get quite tedious if you have a fleet of cars. That\u2019s where the pm registration sticker in Florida\u200b helps you. Though there\u2019s a registration fee for this sticker, you won\u2019t have to reapply for the sticker yearly. The paper registration details will include your car\u2019s registration info with \u201cPermanent Decal Issued\u201d written on it.<\/p>\n<h2>What cars can have a PM registration sticker?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1308\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1308\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PM-license-plate.jpg\" alt=\"what does PM mean on a license plate\" width=\"1000\" height=\"473\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Florida_Orange_Blossom_Sunshine_State_plate_with_PM_(permanent)_sticker.jpg\">Jamesashmore<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Rental cars and other fleet vehicles in Florida can have this sticker.<\/strong> Getting this sticker means the companies operating these can avoid renewing stickers annually. However, you must pay the annual fee for the sticker to remain valid.<\/p>\n<h2>How to get a PM registration sticker<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, you can apply for this only if you\u2019ve a fleet of rental cars. The process is very straightforward, and it is done while visiting your state\u2019s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).<\/li>\n<li>Before visiting the DMV, ensure that you have a valid car registration and other required documents. Upon arrival, one of the DMV staff will help you choose and get a license plate with the PM combination you opted for.<\/li>\n<li>Also, ensure to check your DMV\u2019s exact guidelines and restrictions before visiting the DMV for a smooth process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Can I get a PM sticker?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes, you can get one if you own a fleet of rental cars in Florida.<\/strong> You can\u2019t get this for your personal car. Also, you will have to pay an annual fee to keep the sticker valid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A car with a PM license plate sticker indicates that the car\u2019s owner has opted for permanent registration. You would definitely see this if you had gone to Florida. 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