{"id":84439,"date":"2025-12-15T22:06:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/84439\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T22:06:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:06:08","slug":"commemorative-250th-u-s-anniversary-license-plates-available-this-week-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/84439\/","title":{"rendered":"Commemorative 250th U.S. anniversary license plates available this week in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

The commemorative America 250 license plate will cost as much as regular license plates in Florida.<\/p>\n

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV<\/a>) is releasing a commemorative license plate for motorists in the state.<\/p>\n

The U.S. officially celebrates the \u201csemiquincentennial\u201d on July 4, marking the 250th year since the Declaration of Independence. Beginning this week, Floridians can get a commemorative license plate for the anniversary that they can attach to their motor vehicles.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is honored to give Floridians a meaningful way to participate in our nation\u2019s 250th anniversary,\u201d\u00a0said DHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner.\u00a0\u201cThis commemorative plate reflects our shared pride in America\u2019s history and is a symbol of our state\u2019s connection to America\u2019s past.\u201d<\/p>\n

The license plate displays a white background with blue lettering in the \u201cFlorida\u201d state banner, along with the identifying letters and numbers for the tag itself. In the middle of the plate is an arch with red, white and blue stripes and stars with \u201cAmerica 250, Florida\u201d as the focal point of the plate.<\/p>\n

\u201cFlorida\u2019s rich history continues to shape the American story,\u201d\u00a0said Secretary of State Cord Byrd<\/a>, who is also the Chair of Florida\u2019s Semiquincentennial Commission.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe America250FL license plate is a public way for Floridians to honor this legacy and participate in the America250FL celebration. Visit\u00a0America250FL.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow America250FL on X<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a> to stay informed about ways to commemorate America250FL and our history.\u201d<\/p>\n

That Commission Cord chairs will engage in efforts throughout 2026 to remind Floridians and Americans at large the role Florida has played in American history. The commemorative plate is a way for Floridians to participate in that effort, officials said.<\/p>\n

But the plate is not like so-called \u201cspecialty plates\u201d that Florida motorists have to purchase at an extra price. The America 250 license plate serves as an alternative to regular license plates with only regular fees. Florida motorists can request the America 250 plates when they file their vehicle registration or seek renewal at Tax Collector\u2019s offices and other authorized tag agencies.<\/p>\n