Mental Health Lic Plate

Where we are now

California's Mental Health Awareness License Plate Is Moving Forward

After years of collaboration, advocacy, and community support, California's Mental Health Awareness License Plate has reached an important milestone.

Working in partnership with the California Department of Education, BeingWellCA has completed the state application process, and the application is now with the California Department of Motor Vehicles for review.

The plate design has been selected. The state application has been submitted. DMV currently anticipates completing its review in April or May 2027.

In the meantime, we're continuing to build the community of Californians who want to put mental health awareness on the road.

Sign up today to let us know you want a plate. There is no obligation to purchase at this stage.

A Student Designed Plate

That Awesome design for the Mental Health Awareness License Plate began with a statewide design contest for California high school students. The winning design was created by Anushree B. of Dougherty Valley High School. Her artwork brings together California, hope and mental health awareness — and will travel wherever California drivers do.

In Partnership with CDE

A Student Designed Plate

BeingwellCA is working with the California Department of Education to bring California's Mental Health Awareness License Plate to the road. Once established, proceeds from the plate will support mental health efforts benefiting students and schools across California.

Help Us Reach 7,500

A Student Designed Plate

Where the Money Goes

Before the plate can be issued, California requires 7,500 paid applications. Right now, we’re building the community of Californians who want one.

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Where the Money Goes

This is more than a license plate. Once the program is established, proceeds will support mental health efforts benefiting students and schools throughout California.

Your plate becomes a visible statement about mental health — while helping create change behind the scenes.

What Will it Cost

Where the Money Goes

What Will it Cost

Sequential Plate
$83 initial fee
$43 annual renewal

Personalized Plate
$103 initial fee
$83 annual renewal

Fees are based on the current DMV fee structure and may be subject to change.

Where are we now

Where the Money Goes

What Will it Cost

The student design has been selected, legislation established the program, and CDE is moving the plate through the state approval process.

Our next big milestone is building the community of 7,500 Californians ready to put mental health awareness on the road.

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California's Mental Health Awareness License Plate

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California's Mental Health Awareness License Plate Is Moving Forward

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A Student Designed Plate

A Student Designed Plate

A Student Designed Plate

In Partnership with CDE

A Student Designed Plate

A Student Designed Plate

Help Us Reach 7,500

A Student Designed Plate

Where the Money Goes

Where the Money Goes

Where the Money Goes

Where the Money Goes

What Will it Cost

Where the Money Goes

What Will it Cost

Where are we now

Where the Money Goes

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