In anticipation of America’s 250th birthday celebration in 2026, Pennsylvania has officially released its new “Let Freedom Ring” license plate, now available for all Commonwealth drivers to order.
Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the new plate design last year, honoring Pennsylvania’s role as the birthplace of American democracy. Since then, nearly 11,700 Pennsylvanians who pre-registered for updates have already received their new plates.
“Pennsylvania is the birthplace of American freedom – and ahead of 2026, Pennsylvanians can ‘Let Freedom Ring’ all across our Commonwealth with one of our new license plates,” said Governor Shapiro. “Our team at PennDOT has worked to make it as easy as possible to order a new license plate and we’ve already delivered nearly 12,000 new plates to Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.”
Pennsylvania vehicle owners can order the “Let Freedom Ring” plate or a personalized version through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) website. Fees and ordering instructions may vary depending on the plate type and any added personalization.
In the coming months, specialty plates—including military, organizational, and special fund plates—will also transition to the new design, unless legislatively required to remain unchanged. Drivers holding such plates can opt for the new design early by switching to a standard plate if they wish.
Car dealers and messengers across the state will continue issuing the current standard plates until existing inventory is depleted, after which they will transition to the new design. For those who prefer to keep their existing plates, the change is entirely optional.
This announcement arrives as the Commonwealth prepares to host major events during the 2026 Semiquincentennial celebrations, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence anniversary in Philadelphia, the NCAA March Madness men’s basketball tournament, the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, and the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.