Oklahoma is wild. They literally just changed them!

Oklahoma is wild. They literally just changed them!

Honestly, Oklahoma changes them pretty frequently throughout history. I had to check myself. They said they are 4 years at least away from a new one so that makes sense.

https://i.imgur.com/a8MRr5R.png

**Side note I loved the one from 1995 to 2008

I loved the one from 1968. I think there was one for OU colors, too.

http://okie.world/photos/oktag.jpg

Everyone gets so butt hurt over designs, lets just make it simple like Texas. Numbers, stickers, and all it says is Texas. Then we can just pasteurize everything about the state into one bland boring plate of snoozefest.

The right license plate design can be incredibly good branding for the state, though. Just think of how well that has worked out for Colorado's classic mountain design, or to a much smaller degree our designs from 1989 through 2016.

I have always found the boring Texas designs to be a big missed opportunity.

I agree.. I wish we would just go back to the Osage Shield design. but i'd also be down for the star 46. I keep meaning to get the 46 for my car and then I forget.

I really like the simple plates that Texas and (I think) California have. I think the 1977 Oklahoma plate is my favorite one.

I really like the simple plates that Texas and (I think) California have. I think the 1977 Oklahoma plate is my favorite one.

BINGO!!!
The 1977 plates were large green letters easy to read at a distance with a reflective solid white background to help distinguish the letters.

Similar to Texas, white background, easy to read black letters, small Texas state in the divider and star in the corner. Simple and functional wins.

I agree. The new California tag is white or yellow on a black background. it is very distinctive, retro, and classic. Maybe Oklahoma could play with colors and make a distinctive, yet simple tag.

Honestly, Oklahoma changes them pretty frequently throughout history. I had to check myself. They said they are 4 years at least away from a new one so that makes sense.

https://i.imgur.com/a8MRr5R.png

**Side note I loved the one from 1995 to 2008

I think its major stretch, though factually correct to say we've changed tags pretty frequently. Up until 2009 we had a very simplistic design that all roughly looked the same. Ever since 2009 we've had over graphicised (not a word I don't think) plates that I think most people would agree are hideous.

I think its major stretch, though factually correct to say we've changed tags pretty frequently. Up until 2009 we had a very simplistic design that all roughly looked the same. Ever since 2009 we've had over graphicised (not a word I don't think) plates that I think most people would agree are hideous.

I say we do a slight update to 1989 plate and bring it back. Remove the OK! and keep Native America off. Most people in the US know are history with Native American's.

Or to commemorate our newly restored capital, we have that in the center with no other fancy graphics or junk trying to market our state off. With google, there is no need to put a web address on our license plate. People know our state exists and will search for it when they want to travel to our state.

I think its major stretch, though factually correct to say we've changed tags pretty frequently. Up until 2009 we had a very simplistic design that all roughly looked the same. Ever since 2009 we've had over graphicised (not a word I don't think) plates that I think most people would agree are hideous.

Actually, from around 1915 till about 1979, Oklahoma tags changed every year. Then we went to the designs that ran concurrently for several years at a time.

I think its major stretch, though factually correct to say we've changed tags pretty frequently. Up until 2009 we had a very simplistic design that all roughly looked the same. Ever since 2009 we've had over graphicised (not a word I don't think) plates that I think most people would agree are hideous.

I guess I'm one of the few that actually really liked the "Sacred Rain Arrow" plate that we had from '09-'16. The graphics weren't overdone but it was still more colorful and visually interesting than the previous plates, and the numbering was still highly visible too due to the plain background behind the numbers. It reminds me of a Texas plate design that I really liked that was in use from 1999-2008 - the one with the space shuttle in the corner:
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I like license plates that are visually distinct and interesting but still highly visible. Our "Twitter" plate is neither of those. :P

I guess I'm one of the few that actually really liked the "Sacred Rain Arrow" plate that we had from '09-'16. The graphics weren't overdone but it was still more colorful and visually interesting than the previous plates, and the numbering was still highly visible too due to the plain background behind the numbers. It reminds me of a Texas plate design that I really liked that was in use from 1999-2008 - the one with the space shuttle in the corner:
15433

I like license plates that are visually distinct and interesting but still highly visible. Our "Twitter" plate is neither of those. :P
I loved the "Sacred Rain Arrow" plate. I thought it was very tasteful as license plates go. Then we got the current POS.

I loved the "Sacred Rain Arrow" plate. I thought it was very tasteful as license plates go. Then we got the current POS.

Agree on this as well.

I loved the "Sacred Rain Arrow" plate. I thought it was very tasteful as license plates go. Then we got the current POS.

Count me in this group as well.

I loved the "Sacred Rain Arrow" plate. I thought it was very tasteful as license plates go. Then we got the current POS.

Same. I have the Red Flag plate now and share the same sentiments as the others who’ve mentioned having it.

Same. I have the Red Flag plate now and share the same sentiments as the others who’ve mentioned having it.
The red flag plate is very cool too.

Same. I have the Red Flag plate now and share the same sentiments as the others who’ve mentioned having it.

I looked up the lincense plate history and it is not on there, do you have a picture of it? I do not really remember seeing it....

I loved the "Sacred Rain Arrow" plate. I thought it was very tasteful as license plates go. Then we got the current POS.

I agree, they need to go back to that

I looked up the lincense plate history and it is not on there, do you have a picture of it? I do not really remember seeing it....

https://www.reddirtreport.com/red-dirt-news/red-flag-new-specialty-plate-celebrates-oklahomas-first-flag-and-official-motto

https://www.reddirtreport.com/red-dirt-news/red-flag-new-specialty-plate-celebrates-oklahomas-first-flag-and-official-motto

Thank you, I do not like red but it looks cool

The 2001 Arizona plate is an example of a beautiful license plate. Oklahoma should design a plate like it or like the Texas one.

http://okie.world/photos/AZtag.JPG

I’m glad I won’t have to look at the bird that doesn’t look like a bird. For my own three cars it won’t matter because we have personalized tags on all three. Just replaced one of them and I am impressed now that instead of a form listing your top sic choices for a personalized tag you can order it online and know immediately if your choice is available.

Did you keep both your plates when you bought the new Hyundai? The new law (July 1st) I think say the tag goes with the owner and not the car. So you should take the personalized tag and the scissor tail tag that every car gets?

https://www.reddirtreport.com/red-dirt-news/red-flag-new-specialty-plate-celebrates-oklahomas-first-flag-and-official-motto

This would be the best option IMHO. That looks great.

I am willing to pay for a new plate. The current one is a joke.

I am willing to pay for a new plate. The current one is a joke.

Makes me wonder if thats the plan all along. Come out with crappy plate so can easily get approval to change it quickly. How much more money does it cost to get new plate vs keep current one? And who makes that money?

Did you keep both your plates when you bought the new Hyundai? The new law (July 1st) I think say the tag goes with the owner and not the car. So you should take the personalized tag and the scissor tail tag that every car gets?
Yes. I kept both.

My son is taking my car since I'm no longer driving. I understand that I keep the tags (which in my case are worthless) but what does my son do until he gets to the tag office?
C. T.

From the Senate Bill:



4. If a person purchases a motor vehicle from which the number
plates have been removed pursuant to this section, the person may
operate the motor vehicle for five (5) days from the date of
purchase without number plates if a dated notarized bill of sale is
carried in the motor vehicle.
B. 1. The new owner of a motor vehicle shall, within thirty
(30) calendar days from the date of vehicle purchase or acquisition,
make application to record the registration of the vehicle by the
transfer to, or purchase of, a license plate for the newly acquired
vehicle with the Tax Commission or motor license agent and shall pay
all taxes and fees provided by law.

Question. Do city vehicles ever have to switch to the new plates? You can still tell undercover cop cars and all state vehicles since they still use the old license plate? I'm not sure I have need a new CI plate.

We should just ban cars

The voters of Oklahoma City and the OKC Thunder have done more for the "Branding" of this state than Kevin Stitt and Matt Pinnell will ever do.

Perhaps that's why they want to change everything.

One word...Tulsa.

https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/monarch-butterfly-specialty-plate-chosen-after-pollinator-enthusiasts-pick-their/article_2d355667-c8ae-59d2-9b68-af3cbddfbbb2.html

https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/monarch-butterfly-specialty-plate-chosen-after-pollinator-enthusiasts-pick-their/article_2d355667-c8ae-59d2-9b68-af3cbddfbbb2.html

That plate in my opinion is UUGLY. Oklahoma should understand simpler is better. State seems to try too hard to stand out when simplicity speaks volumes

There is a lot going on. It is just a special plate. I hope the next standard issue is just all white or black. I like the new New York plate.

https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d0/8d07a96a-0836-5b92-ac87-2ea3eb3ab488/5d7bc0d91dbb6.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C605

Neat, love the beautiful variety of colors.

I tend to like the "Bison" plate, but there ain't no way in hell I'm giving extra money to the state for the privilege of owning one.

https://www.nature.org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/Bison%20plate%20By%20Amy%20Fernandez.JPG

https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d0/8d07a96a-0836-5b92-ac87-2ea3eb3ab488/5d7bc0d91dbb6.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C605

Neat, love the beautiful variety of colors.

Save the hippies?

https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d0/8d07a96a-0836-5b92-ac87-2ea3eb3ab488/5d7bc0d91dbb6.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C605

Neat, love the beautiful variety of colors.

Bump to remind folks that OK has to get 100 applicants for this plate by May 1, 2020 in order to produce them. No idea how many they have, but we're putting our applications in the mail Monday, so only at most 98 to go. :)

If they would allow tag lights to be UV, I def would go with the psychedelic tag.

https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d0/8d07a96a-0836-5b92-ac87-2ea3eb3ab488/5d7bc0d91dbb6.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C605

Another bump to remind people that you have until May 1 to apply for one...

How much...about $30?

How much...about $30?

$40, and $20 of that goes to the Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma.

Bump to remind folks that OK has to get 100 applicants for this plate by May 1, 2020 in order to produce them. No idea how many they have, but we're putting our applications in the mail Monday, so only at most 98 to go. :)

I’ll order one. I turned my front yard into a butterfly sanctuary. 9 different kinds of milkweed, no insecticides, lots of nectar flowers and a wee bit of buffalo grass.

I’ll order one. I turned my front yard into a butterfly sanctuary. 9 different kinds of milkweed, no insecticides, lots of nectar flowers and a wee bit of buffalo grass.

:tiphat: We've been ripping out the crappy invasive plants and trees the previous owners had put in, finally have most of them gone (except a privet tree, but that may be gone this year), and we're going to start planting good stuff for butterflies, etc. also.

If they would allow tag lights to be UV, I def would go with the psychedelic tag.

Nice! Blacklight painted license plates! Is Spencers still open?

I tend to like the "Bison" plate, but there ain't no way in hell I'm giving extra money to the state for the privilege of owning one.

https://www.nature.org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/Bison%20plate%20By%20Amy%20Fernandez.JPG

I do like this one a lot. The Scissortales were a good try but no one outside OK could figure out what it was.

They need to do a better job of marketing the custom plates and allow it to be your main plate instead of carrying two plates. The main state plate can be just plain grey on black like Texas has right now.

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahomas-special-monarch-butterfly-license-plates-now-in-production/32731619

The red color of the Bison plate went well with my red car, so couldn't resist buying one.

They need to do a better job of marketing the custom plates and allow it to be your main plate instead of carrying two plates. The main state plate can be just plain grey on black like Texas has right now.
We have three cars and all three have personalized plates. I really do wish they would simply make the personalized plate the only plate. I don’t mind the fees but it can be a pain to keep up with 6 when I could just have 3.

The butterfly plate looks really cool, it is better than the current plate, I am thinking of getting the butterfly plate to replace the awful current plate

https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d0/8d07a96a-0836-5b92-ac87-2ea3eb3ab488/5d7bc0d91dbb6.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C605

Neat, love the beautiful variety of colors.

It may not go good with the color of your car. But if I had a yellow car, I'd probably want it.

has Anyone heard anything further on Oklahoma redesigning the license plates for the new branding yet?

I’d love something simple like the Texas plates

A simplistic design like Texas or California would be awesome.

A simplistic design like Texas or California would be awesome.

This 1K percent

A simplistic design like Texas or California would be awesome.

Agreed. I have a 46 star plate. I love it. This isn't mine below but you get the idea. I've received compliments from quite a few people. Simple but catches your eye.

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I've noticed that a lot of Republicans tend to get the 46 star "red flag" license plate.