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CCA Florida promotes a "Conserve Florida's Fisheries" license plate, and the organization's website directs visitors to purchase it as a way to support Florida fisheries conservation. The site presents the plate under a "Redfish Tag" heading with the call to action "Purchase your Conserve Florida's Fisheries license plate today." The available page evidence confirms the plate exists and is actively promoted, but it does not include the purchase link, pricing, or the step-by-step ordering process. To actually buy the plate, you will need to go through Florida's official license plate channels rather than the CCA Florida homepage.
What the Plate Supports
CCA Florida describes itself as a membership-based non-profit founded in 1985, dedicated to conserving Florida's marine resources. Its stated work includes:
- Habitat restoration projects
- Restocking initiatives (the site notes 34,000 redfish released on Florida's west coast, with plans to expand to the east coast)
- Advocacy on water quality and fisheries management
- Fighting to "ensure healthy water and resources in our state"
Proceeds from specialty license plates in Florida generally fund the sponsoring organization's designated programs, so purchasing this plate is intended to direct support toward these conservation efforts. The exact dollar amount that reaches CCA Florida is set by the state's specialty plate program, not by CCA Florida itself.
How Florida Specialty License Plates Are Typically Purchased
Because the CCA Florida page does not publish its own checkout flow for the plate, the practical path is through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) or your county tax collector's office. The general process works like this:
- Confirm the plate is available for your vehicle type. Florida specialty plates are issued for passenger cars, trucks, and some other classes; availability can vary.
- Order through your county tax collector when you register or renew your vehicle, or order online through the state's motor vehicle portal if the plate is offered there.
- Pay the specialty plate fee on top of your standard registration fees. Florida charges an annual specialty plate fee plus a one-time issuance fee for most plates.
- Receive your plate by mail or pick it up, depending on how you ordered. Your registration is updated to reflect the new plate.
- Renew annually. The specialty plate fee typically recurs each year you keep the plate.
What to Verify Before You Buy
The CCA Florida homepage does not state the plate's price, the annual fee, or whether it can be ordered online versus in person. Before purchasing, check:
| Item | Where to confirm |
|---|---|
| Current plate fee and annual surcharge | FLHSMV specialty plate list or your county tax collector |
| How much of the fee goes to CCA Florida | Florida specialty plate statute or CCA Florida directly |
| Whether the plate is available for your vehicle | County tax collector |
| Online vs. in-person ordering | FLHSMV or tax collector website |
If You Want to Support CCA Florida Without the Plate
The CCA Florida site lists other ways to contribute, including membership, donations, banquet and event tickets, and boat raffles (such as the 2026 Contender Raffle and a Pathfinder 2200 TRS raffle). Membership is described as joining a "leading voice for positive and meaningful change to Florida's marine fisheries, habitat, waterways, coasts and more."
Bottom Line
The Conserve Florida's Fisheries plate is a real CCA Florida–promoted specialty plate, but the organization's homepage does not provide the purchase link, price, or ordering steps. To buy it, go through Florida's official vehicle registration system — your county tax collector or FLHSMV — and confirm the current fee and how much supports CCA Florida's conservation work before ordering.