
The Exclusive
Missouri Black License Plate
Get Your Exclusive Missouri Route 66 Black License Plate!
Turn heads with Missouri’s only black personalized plate — available only through the Route 66 Association of Missouri. Sleek, bold, and limited to Missouri vehicles, each plate helps preserve Route 66 across the state.
How to Order:
Step 1: Fill Out the Form- Click the START FILLING button on this page and complete the application. You'll need:
Your VIN
Current plate info (if applicable)
Preferred license office
Desired plate text (up to 6 characters)
Payment info (credit card or ACH)
Step 2: We submit it — We handle the paperwork and send it to the Missouri DOR. Your plate will be ready at your license office in about 6–8 weeks.
Key Details:
For passenger cars, motorcycles, RVs, and trucks up to 24,000 lbs GVW
Personalize with up to 6 letters, numbers, or hyphens
Registration is prorated if you already have plates
All black plates renew in July
Why Choose the Black Route 66 Plate?
One-of-a-kind design, only from us
Supports Route 66 preservation in Missouri
A stylish way to celebrate your love for the Mother Road
Ready to Hit the Road in Style?
Click START FILLING and join the hundreds already showing their Route 66 pride.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Complete the online form, provide your VIN, current plate details (if applicable), desired plate text (up to 6 characters—letters, numbers, or hyphens), select a license office, and pay via credit card or ACH. Application takes about 10–15 minutes. We handle submission to the MO DOR and your new plate will be delivered to your chosen office.
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You’ll need:
Vehicle VIN
Your name and address
Desired plate text (max 6 characters: letters, numbers, hyphens)
Selected license office
The six‑character limit is due to the space taken by the Route 66 emblem.
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1‑year option: $35 to the Route 66 Association (emblem usage) + $15 DOR personalized plate fee = $50, plus standard registration fees.
2‑year option: $70 (emblem) + $15 DOR fee = $85, plus standard registration fees.
Plates renew each July—either annually or every two years depending on vehicle model year.
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Your existing registration will be prorated and applied to your new black plate. Renewals will move to the July timeframe for all specialty plates.
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Available for:
Passenger cars
Motorcycles/motor tricycles
RVs
Light & medium trucks up to 24,000 lb GVW
Not eligible: buses, trailers, historic plated vehicles, heavy trucks over 24,000 lb.
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Yes. You can transfer to a new vehicle using MO DOR Form 184. To change text, submit your first three plate choices—if available, the DOR will issue one of them.
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The black Route 66 plate is only available for vehicles registered and titled in Missouri.
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There is no expedited processing or application window—you can apply anytime. Plates typically arrive in 6-8 weeks at your selected license office.
Get Your's Now!
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The Route 66 emblem usage fee ($35/year) is non-refundable. The DOR portion may be refundable per their policies. All standard vehicle registration taxes and fees still apply.
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Route 66 Association of Missouri: PO Box 8117, St. Louis, MO 63156‑8117; Email: info@missouri66.org
Missouri DOR specialty plate inquiries: Wait at least four weeks after application before contacting them at 573‑526‑3669 (option 2 → option 5).