In 2024, nine new Minnesota license plate options will be available

Designs from two non-profits, six major sports teams, and a blackout edition are among the new options.

DULUTH, Minnesota (Northern News Now) – Every year, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) releases new specialty license plates, and in 2024, there will be more than ever.

Drivers in Minnesota will have nine options, including a blackout edition.

The Lions Club and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office will each have their own specialized plates. The proceeds from these plates will be utilized to benefit the charities.

If you like Minnesota’s professional sports teams, the other six plates are for you.

The Vikings, Timberwolves, Lynx, Wild, Twins, and United teams will all get a specialty plate of their own. Each team designed their plates and picked a charitable organization for the funds to go to.

All plates are set to become available on January 1 except for the MMIR, Wild, and United specialty plates, which will be available sometime after January.

Each plate costs $15.50 and requires a minimal annual contribution of $30.

The Vikings and blackout plates will be available for same-day purchase while supplies last, but all the options can be ordered in-person and online.

For more information on how to get your specialized plate, visit the DVS website by clicking here.

If you want to view the other 123 other Minnesota specialty plates click here for their “Specialty Plates Brochure”.

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