Get a Personalized License Plate in Kansas

Do you live in Kansas and want to stand out from all the other drivers in the state? You can when you affix a personalized license plate to your vehicle. You'll be able to drive through America's Heartland in unique style. The steps below outline how you can get a personalized license plate in Kansas.

Steps

  1. Log on to the Kansas Department of Revenue website at www.ksrevenue.org.
    • Click on "Forms and Publications" in the left-hand column, then click on "Vehicle Forms."
    • Choose "Mail in Personalized Plate Application (TR-715PR)" to open the .pdf file.
    • Fill in the form online, or print a blank application and type or write required information.
  2. Write your name, address and telephone number at the top of the application.
  3. Supply your vehicle information. This includes year, make, style, current plate number and expiration date, vehicle type and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
    • Check the box beside your vehicle type. Choose from "Auto," "Truck" or "Motorcycle."
  4. Enter 2 choices for your personalized license plate in the character boxes provided.
    • Do not place more than 1 character in a single box.
    • Leave a box blank to indicate a space, if applicable.
    • Submit choices in preference order, as you will be assigned the first available choice.
  5. Print your name at the bottom of the application.
  6. Sign and date the form directly below your printed name.
  7. Mail or drop off the completed application and payment for the required fees to your county treasurer's office.
    • Make checks or money orders in the proper amount payable to your specific County Treasurer. The fee for personalized license plates in Kansas is $46 for cars and trucks and $45.50 for motorcycles or antique vehicles.
  8. Affix one personalized license plate to the front of your vehicle and the second plate on the back of your vehicle.
  9. Renew your personalized license plate every 5 years.
    • Note that there is no charge to renew a personalized license plate in Kansas. Only regular registration renewal fees apply.

Tips

  • Check for personalized license plate availability by logging onto the Kansas Department of Revenue website, clicking on "Your Vehicle," and then "Personalized Plate Lookup" under "Vehicle Registration."
  • Personalized license plates not renewed after 5 years will be made publicly available.
  • Each space counts as 1 character.
  • Personalized license plates for cars or trucks allow up to 7 letters, 7 numbers or a combination of 7 letters and numbers. Personalized plates for motorcycles use 5 letters, numbers or a combination. Disabled motorcycle plates use only 3 characters.
  • Applications for disabled personalized license plates must be accompanied by a Disabled Certification form signed by a physician or a copy of a Disabled identification card.
  • You can also obtain a personalized license plate application at a local county treasurer office.
  • The charge for a personalized license plate in Kansas is a one-time fee.

Warnings

  • Do not use profane or offensive language in your personalized license plate choices. Entries deemed offensive will be denied.
  • Do not use symbols or dashes when entering your personalized license plate choices.

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