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Michigan Revives Red, White and Blue License Plate for America’s 250th in 2026

Sales start Jan. 2 with a $55 fee that channels most proceeds to the state road fund.

Overview

  • The limited-edition plate will be sold only during 2026 and can be ordered online, at Secretary of State branches, or at dealerships.
  • Each purchase costs $55, including a $50 contribution to the Michigan Transportation Fund and a $5 service fee.
  • The design updates the 1976 bicentennial look with stars, stripes, and a small “26” identifier.
  • The original 1976 version earned “Plate of the Year” from the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association.
  • The revival is part of Michigan’s legacy lineup that already brought back two Great Lakes designs earlier this year.