Utah rolls out new license plates, from America 250 to Jazz and Mammoth designs

Utah’s license plate options now include a limited-time America 250 plate, a redesigned Utah Jazz specialty plate and a proposed Utah Mammoth plate. Photo: Utah DMV

The new plates include a limited-time America 250 design, a redesigned Utah Jazz plate and a proposed first-ever Utah Mammoth plate.

UTAH — Utah drivers have new ways to show where they’re from, what they support and, for a limited time, how they want to mark the country’s 250th anniversary.

The Utah Motor Vehicle Division currently issues five standard license plates: In God We Trust, Life Elevated Skier, Life Elevated Arches, Off Highway, and the limited-time America 250 plate. All registered vehicles in Utah must display plates, the DMV says, and the state also offers a range of special group plates, many of which can be personalized.

The America 250 plate, unveiled by the Utah Design Review Board in April, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States. It features a deep blue background with the 1776 American flag draped across the left side, according to the Utah State Tax Commission — a design meant to honor the nation’s founding while matching Utah’s newer plate standards.

“Utahns are excited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and reflect on the principles that have shaped our nation,” Sen. Dan McCay, the Senate’s representative on the Design Review Board, said in the Tax Commission’s announcement. “This plate is a simple way for people across our state to show their pride and be part of this historic milestone.”

The plate became available through the DMV on June 1 and is scheduled to remain available through July 31, 2027. Standard registration and plate fees apply, the Tax Commission said. Drivers can request it during registration renewal, through the DMV’s online services, or at a local DMV office.

The plate carries six characters — one number, a letter, then four numbers — and can be personalized with up to six characters, or four for motorcycles.

Team plates join the refresh

The rollout also brought a sports-heavy update. Smith Entertainment Group unveiled a redesigned Utah Jazz specialty plate and a proposed Utah Mammoth plate on June 30, adding two team-branded options to the state’s broader license plate overhaul. The Jazz plate became available July 1, KSL reported, while the Mammoth plate must first clear the state’s preorder threshold before moving toward production.

The Jazz plate is available now through the DMV. It benefits organizations that create support programs for women and children. The plate requires a $25 initial contribution and a $25 annual contribution, plus standard fees, and can be personalized with up to five alphanumeric characters. It is not available for motorcycles.

The Mammoth plate is not yet in production. KSL reported that it would be Utah’s first Mammoth-themed specialty plate, but, like all special group plates, it needs at least 500 completed applications before the DMV begins production and distribution.

Both team plates are part of a larger overhaul: Utah’s redesigned special group plates launched July 1, KUER reported, with many moving from a small image on the left side to fuller-color designs. Group plates carry annual fees that support specific causes, organizations or programs, and drivers must meet plate-specific requirements to obtain and renew them.

Utah drivers can review current options through the DMV’s license plate page. A front plate is no longer required in Utah; all plates are mailed, and only one plate is issued per vehicle — though commercial vehicles may purchase two as a set.