The America 250 plate will be available to Florida drivers beginning this week.<\/p>\n
TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 Floridians now have a new license plate option that celebrates America’s birthday.<\/p>\n
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced the release of the new America 250 license plate, commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.<\/p>\n
Officials say the new plate gives Floridians a “meaningful way” to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday by showcasing their pride on the road.<\/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 FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner said in a statement. \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 new plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate, with all regular fees applying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Drivers can request the America 250 license plate at the time of vehicle registration or renewal. The plate will be available through multiple channels, including local tax collector offices and authorized tag agencies.<\/p>\n
The America 250 plate will be available to Florida motorists beginning this week.<\/p>\n
\u201cFlorida\u2019s rich history continues to shape the American story,\u201d said Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Chair of Florida\u2019s Semiquincentennial Commission, in a statement. \u201cThe America250FL license plate is a public way for Floridians to honor this legacy and participate in the America250FL celebration. Visit America250FL.com<\/a> and follow America250FL on X, Facebook, and Instagram to stay informed about ways to commemorate America250FL and our history.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The announcement of the America 250 plate comes around two months after a new Florida law<\/a> cracking down on drivers who block or alter the visibility of their license plates went into effect.<\/p>\n
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