Applying is easy. You must be a Missouri resident with a vehicle titled in Missouri. You’ll need your VIN number from your vehicle, the existing plate number if your vehicle already has plates, a credit card or ACH for payment. You follow the prompts on our website and fill out the forms one step at a time. It takes about 10-15 minutes if you already have the info listed above readily available. We will submit the information to the Missouri DOR in Jefferson City on your behalf. The plates will be sent to your local DOR license office of your choosing on the application form. If your vehicle currently has plates, you will be required to surrender those plates to your local license office in exchange for your new black Route 66 license plates.

You’ll be required to list your vehicle along with its VIN number, your name, your address, your desired plate number (personalized). You’ll also choose which license office you want the plate sent to. A link is made available on the application form that will provide you lists of the license offices in your area.

4-6 weeks is the typical time to receive your plate at your license office.

The cost breakdown is as follows:

• 1 Year Missouri Black Personalized License Plate

• $35.00 per year for Emblem Usage goes to the Route 66 Association of Missouri.

• $15.00 per year for the Missouri DOR personalized plate.

• The rest of the cost will depend on your vehicle’s normal registration.

• Minimum cost for2 year registration is $50.00 plus nominal registration fees.

2 year Missouri Black Personalized License Plate

• $70.00 per year for Emblem Usage goes to the Route 66 Association of Missouri.

• $15.00 per year for the Missouri DOR personalized plate.

• The rest of the cost will depend on your vehicle’s normal registration.

• Minimum cost for 1 year registration is $85.00 plus nominal registration fees.

The plate is available to many vehicles registered in Missouri:

-Passenger cars

-Light trucks and medium duty trucks from 6,000lb GVW to 24,000lb GVW

-Recreational Vehicles

-Motorcycles

-Motor Tricycles

-Handicap vehicles – Please click HERE if you are need a disabled persons license plate. Download and fill out the form. This will require a physicians signature. Once you have that filled out please send the completed form and payment to :

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Route 66 Association of Missouri

PO Box 8117St. Louis, MO 63156-8117

573-733-6686

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Not available to:

Buses

Historic plated vehicles

Trailers

Medium and heavy duty trucks exceeding 24,000lb GVW

The Route 66 Association of Missouri is proud to be the only black license plate available from the Missouri DOR. It is only available in black.

The plate will be shipped from Jefferson City to your local license office of your choosing. If your vehicle currently has plates, you will be required to surrender those plates in exchange for your Route 66 black license plates.

Major credit cards and ACH payments are accepted. Cash and normal checks are not accepted through the website.

No. The specialty plate division of the DOR will work as quickly as possible to process your application. Plates are typically delivered within 4-6 weeks of accepted applications.

You will receive notice from the state of Missouri DOR office just as you normally would for registration renewal. You will be required to return to our website to complete an additional Emblem Usage Authorization for to accompany your renewal as required by the DOR.

An EUA (Emblem Usage Authorization) is a license to display an emblem on state issued license plate. In this case, you will be displaying the Missouri Route 66 emblem and all proceeds benefit the Route 66 Association of Missouri. The license is good for one or two years ($35.00 per year). The form is part of the application to get the new plate.

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No worries! You can register for the black Route 66 license plate at any time! Your current registration fees will be applied and prorated to the black Route 66 license plate. All specialty plates renew in July, including the black Route 66 license plate.

No worries! You can register for the black Route 66 license plate at any time! Your current registration fees will be applied and prorated to the black Route 66 license plate. All specialty plates renew in July, including the Black Route 66 license plate.

The plate is renewed on schedule as any other plate offered by the DOR. All specialty plates including the black Route 66 license plate are renewed in July. Annual and biannual registrations are available depending on whether or not your vehicle is an odd or even year manufactured vehicle and whether or not that vehicle is being registered in an odd or even calendar year.

-Any motor vehicle manufactured as an even model year vehicle may obtain a two-year registration which will expire in an even-numbered calendar year.

-Any vehicle manufactured as an odd model year vehicle may obtain a two-year registration that will expire in an odd-numbered calendar year.

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Yes. You’ll complete and submit the following state DOR form: Form 184 -

Application for Motor Vehicle License

Route 66 Association of Missouri

PO Box 8117

St. Louis, MO 63156-8117

573-733-6686

Email: info@missouri66.org

There is no deadline or window of opportunity for applying for your black Route 66 plate. You can apply anytime regardless of when you registered or titled your vehicle.

There are no refunds on the EUA. The state may offer a refund on their portion of the plate, but we do not know their policy on the matter.

You are responsible for your typical vehicle registration fees, taxes, and insurance.

The cost breakdown is as follows:

$35.00 per year for Emblem Usage goes to the Route 66 Association of Missouri.

$15.00 per year for the Missouri DOR personalized plate.

The rest of the cost will depend on your vehicle’s normal registration.

Minimum cost for 1 year registration is $50.00 plus nominal registration fees

Prior to the start of 2024 there is a small waiting list for the black Route 66 license plate because the plate has yet to go into production. Upon the first 200 applications for the black Route 66 plate reaching Jefferson City, the license plate will go into production as any other specialty plate offered by the Missouri DOR. Applications after the start of 2024 will be batched in groups to the DOR office in Jefferson City, usually once a week from the Route 66 Association of Missouri.

Yes, as part of filling out DOR for 1716 here on the Route 66 Association of Missouri website, you will transfer your existing personalized plate number to the new black Route 66 license plate. You may also decide to change your plate number if you do not want to continue with the existing plate number. NOTE: if you have a non-personalized plate you must choose a personalized plate name or number.

Yes, you are given 6 available plate numbers of your choosing. The DOR will determine if they are appropriate and if available, your first choices will be entered on to your new black Route 66 license plate. You will forfeit your old plate number.

The official black Route 66 plate is only available to be used on vehicles registered in the state of Missouri.

A total of up to 6 letters and or numbers may be used to personalize your black Route 66 plate. You may also include a hyphen.

No. It is included in the specialty plate fee.

You will need to contact us HERE:

Route 66 Association of Missouri

PO Box 8117

St. Louis, MO 63156-8117

1-833-MO66ASN

Email: info@missouri66.org

All specialty and personalized plates offered by the Missouri DOR expire in July. If your vehicle is currently registered and expires in a month other than July, your registration fees already paid will be prorated and applied to your black Route 66 plate. All future renewals will take place in July.

Use this convenient link to see if what you want is available. Personalized Plates (mo.gov) The DOR has final say on what is deemed appropriate for motor vehicle use. The Route 66 Association of Missouri cannot guarantee any of the custom personalization you list on your application will be allowed and printed by Missouri DOR.

Use this convenient link to see if what you want is available. Personalized Plates (mo.gov) The DOR has final say on what is deemed appropriate for motor vehicle use. The Route 66 Association of Missouri cannot guarantee any of the custom personalization you list on your application will be allowed and printed by Missouri DOR.

If you have any questions regarding your plate, please allow the full six weeks necessary for processing your order before seeking assistance. This timeframe is crucial, as it reflects the standard period required for manufacturing the plates. Inquiries made before this duration may not yield the necessary support. Once the six-week period has elapsed, you can reach out by calling 573-526-3669, then selecting option 2 followed by option 5 for further assistance.