NOTE : If you're personalizing a standard license plate , you can check the availability of your desired plate number online. The fees for personalization in Missouri are:. Learn more about personalized plate applications on our page, Applying for Specialty License Plates in Missouri. The MO DOR offers a variety of specialty plates that allow you to show your support for various organizations and causes. Most special plates require personalization. See the Missouri Department of Revenue website for minimum donation or membership requirements.
The Missouri DOR offers several college license plates for those who make the minimum required donation to the college or university. You can order plates from the MO DOR that represent various branches of the military , wars and conflicts , and awards. In order to obtain a Temporary Third License Plate, the vehicle owner must submit the following items to our central office:.
Applicants should mail the completed form and fee to the address listed on the application form. If you have questions about how to apply for Missouri license plates, Ask Motor Vehicle! Missouri Department of Revenue. Arizona's license plate informs people of the state's nickname the "Grand Canyon State" and showcases its famous desert landscape.
In Arkansas, typical license plates are characterized by a diamond graphic. The gem symbolizes one of the state's most significant natural resources. Arkansas is home to Crater of Diamonds State Park. The white, blue, and red California license plate you see today has been around since , when the state celebrated its sesquicentennial th anniversary. Colorado's license plate is embossed with a mountain design — a fitting choice for the state where you'll find the Rocky Mountains.
In fact, the style of the plate hasn't changed much since the s. But the constitution in question isn't the document that laid the groundwork for American democracy. The nickname actually refers to a set of local government rules circa called the Fundamental Orders.
The nickname wasn't official until a first grade class made the suggestion in The District of Columbia's license plate is a bit tongue-in-cheek. Washington's slogan, "Taxation without Representation," references the fact that District residents have no representatives in Congress. Florida is known for its oranges, so it make sense that the citrus fruits — set against an outline of the state — adorn the Sunshine State's license plate.
Similar to Florida's license plate, Georgia's shows its most famous export — peaches — and an outline of the state. Hawaii's license plate is the most magical of the lot. But the pretty image is far from arbitrary, signifying the Aloha State's status as a rainbow-viewing destination. In fact, Honolulu, is known as the "rainbow capital of the world.
Until last year, Illinois' license plates focused solely on the state's identity as the "Land of Lincoln" Abraham Lincoln lived in the state capital, Springfield, between and The clunkier new design — which has been criticized by the public — crams half of Lincoln's face, Chicago's Willis Tower, and the Illinois Capitol Building onto one plate.
Between and , Indiana issued this classy license plate bearing the state's motto, " The Crossroads of America. The current design, which features one of the covered bridges the state is known for, is a little cartoonish but has more character.
Iowa's license plate not only tells other drivers which state a resident's car is from — it also identifies his or her county. Kansas' license plate includes half of the state seal , including the state motto "Ad astra per aspera" Latin for "to the stars through difficulties".
Most of these also had an inventory bar code imposed over the lower portion of the image. These very popular plates continued to be issued to the Patrol until when a new design was introduced. This one also used a step border and a reflective white background. This one gradually faded from light blue to powder blue towards the bottom portion of the plate. The full-color emblem of the Missouri State Highway Patrol was located once again at the far left, and the badge number followed by a dash and HP occupied the center of the plate over a depiction of the state outline in blue.
This plate went out of service in late In the Fall of , the state of Missouri unveiled a brand new design for the entire state's license plates. The design showcased the Show Me State's upcoming Bicentennial in This change was also reflected on the license plates used by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The plate was once again an entirely flat silk-screened layout with a step border. The top of the plate features a wavy red motif interspersed with the white background.
A similar wavy motif in blue interspersed with the white background spans the lower portion of the plate. A subdued illustration of the state seal occupies the center of the plate along with a helix security feature to its left. The trooper's badge number followed by a dash and HP are silkscreened in dark blue on the remainder of the center field of the plate.
All motorists in the state of Missouri were to have these bicentennial license plates affixed to their motor vehicles by December 31 The earliest known usage of license plates for the MSHP is , but it can be surmised that the agency likely used similar plates going back to when the distinctive car license plates were issued.
The dimensions are estimated at being 3" x 10" and reflected the same color scheme used on the car plates of the day. Like with most agencies, the use of motorcycles for patrol began to lessen in favor of the car mostly due to the increase in injuries and deaths using the former. There's a gap in records for motorcycle use between the mid 's and the late 's. We know that by early there were still two patrol motorcycles per troop, but that number dropped to having only TWO MSHP cycles at General Headquarters for use in parades and escorts.
In , legislation was enacted to create the Missouri Boat Commission. The purpose of the commission was to make the waters of the state safe for boating and other water-related activities through law enforcement, registration, inspection and educational programs. In , the agency name was changed to the Missouri State Water Patrol.
Since , the authorized number of patrol officers has grown from eight to 97 highly trained professionals. The Water Patrol Division is a division of the Highway Patrol, assigned to the regulation of waterways and boating safety. They operate in a quasi-military fashion with authority being delegated by rank. The state is divided into nine troops with a captain in charge of each troop.
Troop captains and lieutenants are responsible for the supervision of all field activities in their respective troops. Troopers assigned to those troops are responsible for carrying out the policies of the superintendent and enforcing all motor vehicle and boating laws. As for the issuance of MSWP license plates, it is not certain when they began, but the earliest example of usage so far comes from the era of the white over maroon embossed steel plates as used by the State Highway Patrol during that time.
The officer's badge number prefaces the suffix WP for the officer's motor vehicle, usually a truck. As a result of the amalgamation of the Water Patrol into the State Highway Patrol, titled "Water Patrol" license plates ceased to be made and issued from onward. Disclosure: We receive compensation from powweb. We test, use and give high marks to this product.
Toggle navigation. Embossed steel. White over black. Same plate as seen in period photo to the right. Yellow-orange over black.
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