"The specialty plate design features "1776" surrounded by 13 stars, with "250 Years of Independence" along the bottom. It's part of Massachusetts' broader push to mark the nation's 250th anniversary and the state's role in the Revolutionary era. "Since last May, the RMV has offered the patriotic-themed higher number plates as part of the Massachusetts 250 festivities," registrar Colleen Ogilvie said in a statement to The Boston Globe."
""We are so excited to continue this celebration of American and state history by enabling all qualified Massachusetts residents a chance to win a coveted low number on the popular commemorative plate." How to apply Massachusetts residents with an active vehicle registration can apply through the RMV's Online Service Center. There is no fee to enter the lottery, but winners will be responsible for the standard $60 registration fee and a $40 specialty plate fee."
"Application Period: Feb. 16 - April 17, 2026 Number of Plates Available: 1,000 (numbers 1-999, plus 1776) Winner Announcement: Within five business days of the lottery, which will be held during the first week of May Assignment Method: Electronic random number generator Plate Swap Deadline: Aug. 28, 2026"
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is launching a lottery for low-number versions of the blue MA250 commemorative license plate. The plate design features "1776" with 13 stars and "250 Years of Independence" and ties into the state's 250th anniversary observances. Eligible Massachusetts residents with active vehicle registrations can apply online between Feb. 16 and April 17, 2026 at no entry fee. Winners will pay a $60 registration fee plus a $40 specialty plate fee. One thousand plates (numbers 1–999 plus 1776) will be assigned by electronic random number generator, with winners announced in early May and plate swaps due by Aug. 28, 2026.
Read at Boston.com
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