Press Release: 5/22/2025

RMV Celebrates Massachusetts 250 with Commemorative License Plate

 



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



5/21/2025



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Jacquelyn Goddard, Director of Communications, MassDOT



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BOSTON — In celebration of 250 years of America’s independence and Massachusetts’ revolutionary legacy, the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is unveiling a commemorative specialty license plate featuring the year “1776” and the number “250.” This specialty two-year passenger plate is part of the Massachusetts 250 festivities and will be available to order online at Mass.Gov/myRMV beginning Thursday, May 22, 2025.



The plate features a blue background, with the year "1776" surrounded by 13 stars and the phrase “250 Years of Independence” at the bottom.



The plate features a blue background, with the year "1776" surrounded by 13 stars and the phrase “250 Years of Independence” at the bottom.



“There is so much to celebrate about our state’s role in the founding of our nation and the ways in which Massachusetts has continued to lead with our revolutionary values of freedom and liberty for all,” said Governor Maura Healey. “It’s great that the Registry is giving drivers the chance to show off their MA250 pride with this commemorative license plate, and we encourage people to check them out!” 



“There is no place in the world like Massachusetts, and our 250th birthday is a great time to take to the roads and brag about it,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Having the 250th anniversary specialty plate on a car you own is a way to say you are proud of our legacy and everything our state has to offer.”



“With this specialty plate, motorists can proudly display their connection to Massachusetts and its pivotal role in the American Revolution,” said Transportation Secretary & CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “From the founding of our nation to the present day, Massachusetts has been a leader on the issues that matter most. This plate is a meaningful way to celebrate the history, spirit, and pride we all share for the Commonwealth.”



“If you have that trailblazing Massachusetts spirit within you and want everyone to know when you take to the road, our new commemorative specialty plate can do all the talking for you,” said Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie.  “We are honored to have the opportunity to mark this very special milestone by giving vehicle owners a way to show off their pride in the form of a license plate.”  



The total standard fee is $100: $60 registration fee, plus $40 special plate fee. Additional information on Massachusetts specialty plates is available here.



For the latest Registry updates and information, follow the RMV on X @MassRMV.