LANSING, MI (WOWO) Michigan will add a new red, white, and blue semiquincentennial license plate to its growing selection of retro designs, marking the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The plate, inspired by the 1976 bicentennial design, will go on sale January 2 and remain available through the end of 2026.
The plate features updated patriotic elements, including stars and stripes. Drivers can purchase the new plate for a one-time fee of $55, which includes a $5 plate service fee and a $50 contribution to the Michigan Transportation Fund to support road construction and repairs. Renewal of legacy plates will cost an additional $10 annually.
Personalization options are available for $30, with vanity messages limited to six characters. The plate will also be available as a disability plate according to Bridge Michigan.
This release follows Michigan’s recent revival of three retro plates from the 1970s through the 1990s. The comeback was authorized by a 2023 law signed by the governor, which also brought back the white-on-blue and white-on-black plates originally issued in the 1970s and 1980s.
Drivers can order the semiquincentennial plate online at Michigan.gov/SOS, at dealerships when purchasing a vehicle, or by scheduling a visit to any Secretary of State office.
The red, white, and blue semiquincentennial plate adds to the state’s collection of legacy plates, allowing residents to celebrate historical milestones while contributing to transportation infrastructure funding.
