Michigan Rolls Out New Red, White, and Blue Legacy Plate

(LANSING) - Michigan drivers will soon have a new patriotic option for their vehicles. A red, white, and blue semiquincentennial license plate--marking the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary--goes on sale January 2. The design is inspired by the state's 1976 bicentennial plate and features updated stars-and-stripes elements. The plate will be available through the end of 2026. It carries a one-time cost of 55 dollars, which includes a plate service fee and a contribution to the Michigan Transportation Fund for road construction and repairs. Annual renewal of legacy plates adds 10 dollars. Drivers can personalize the plate for an additional 30 dollars, with messages limited to six characters. A disability version of the plate will also be available. The new design follows Michigan's recent revival of several retro license plates from the 1970s through the 1990s, made possible by legislation signed into law in 2023. Orders can be placed online at Michigan.gov/SOS, at vehicle dealerships, or by appointment at any Secretary of State office. State officials say the plate allows drivers to celebrate American history while helping fund Michigan's roads.