The wait is finally over for Pennsylvanians — people across the commonwealth can now start to order the new “Let Freedom Ring” license plates.
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled the new Pennsylvania license plate and state welcome sign designs in July, ahead of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
“With all eyes on Pennsylvania, our new license plates will celebrate that heritage — and remind the country that here in Pennsylvania, we will let freedom ring,” Shapiro said in the social media post announcement.
The off-white plates contain an image of the Liberty Bell, and the phrase “Let Freedom Ring” with blue and red lettering, a nod to Philadelphia.
The new plates are available for standard vehicles and trucks, including personalized plates, according to the commonwealth website
At this time, only people who filled out the early access form last summer can order the new regular license plates.
The commonwealth said more information will be posted online when everyone can order a new replacement plate in the new design with the same license plate number.
The last significant license plate design change was in 2003, according to Alexis Campbell, a PennDOT spokesperson. In 2017, there was a small design change that removed the upper-left indentation for registration stickers after the department stopped issuing registration stickers, she said.
