How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Kansas

Last Updated: September 16, 2021

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

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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.
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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.

Community Q&A

Question

Can a personalized plate be moved to another vehicle?

Community Answer

Under normal circumstances, no. You will need to get another plate from the DMV because of the registered plate number.

Warnings

Do not use profane or offensive language in your personalized license plate choices. Entries deemed offensive will be denied.

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Do not use symbols or dashes when entering your personalized license plate choices.

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