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Kansas License Plate Display Law — 2025 Guide

Q: What is the Kansas license plate format?

Kansas uses the format 1234ABC for standard passenger plates.

Rear Plate Only

Quick Answer

Kansas requires only a rear license plate.

The Law at a Glance

Statute

Kansas Statutes Annotated §8-133

Mounting

Rear Plate Only

Plate Format

1234ABC

Penalty

Fines vary by jurisdiction.

Plate Design

'Wheat State' design.

Recent Changes

Kansas uses a four-digit/three-letter format. Some Kansas vanity plates are issued in pairs but only the rear is required.

State-Specific Notes

Kansas is a single-plate (rear) state.

Plate Design Details

First Issued

August 2024

Plate Style

Screened serial; reflective sheeting

Full Design

Black on a light blue, white, and gold gradient plate with dark gray state-shaped border — 'To The Stars'

Current Format

1234ABC — four digits, three letters

Letter Exclusions

I, O, and Q are not used.

Historical Plates Still Valid

Earlier State Capitol plate (2007–2013) and 'Ad Astra' plate (2007–2018) remain valid for current owners. 2018–2023 screened plates with ABC 123 remain valid; 2023–2024 transitional plate used 1234ABC.

Notable Facts

Kansas plates display two-letter county codes either on a sticker or printed in the corner of the plate in smaller font (not part of the serial). Kansas's 'To The Stars' slogan references the state motto 'Ad Astra Per Aspera' — 'To the stars through difficulties.'

How atroq Frames Stay Compliant in Kansas

atroq frames in Kansas are engineered to comply with all display requirements. The frame's recessed sticker windows keep renewal stickers visible. The frame's thickness does not obscure the alphanumeric serial, state name, or the issuing jurisdiction. atroq's universal mounting fits Kansas's standard 6 × 12 inch passenger plates. Since Kansas requires only a rear plate, customers typically order single frames.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kansas require a front license plate?

No. Kansas is a rear-plate-only jurisdiction. Only a rear plate is required on passenger vehicles, regardless of whether the vehicle has a factory front bracket.

What is the Kansas license plate format?

Kansas uses the format 1234ABC for standard passenger plates.

How often does Kansas change its plate design?

Kansas updates plate designs periodically. Kansas uses a four-digit/three-letter format. Some Kansas vanity plates are issued in pairs but only the rear is required.

Are decorative license plate frames legal in Kansas?

Yes. Decorative frames are legal in Kansas as long as they do not obscure the alphanumeric serial, the state name, or any registration sticker. atroq frames are designed to comply with Kansas display requirements.

What size are Kansas license plates?

Kansas issues plates in the U.S. standard 6 × 12 inches (150 × 300 mm) for passenger vehicles, matching the 1956 SAE / Automobile Manufacturers Association dimensional agreement.

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