Sample Michigan legacy plates that are available for purchase.

LANSING, Mich. — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announce the return of the white-on-blue and white-on-black license plates — two popular classic designs. The blue Great Lakes plate and black Great Lake State plate are now available.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in December 2023, Public Act 317 of 2023 creates legacy registration plates, replicating the designs originally launched in the 1970s and 1980s.

Drivers will pay a one-time $55 fee, which includes a $5 plate service fee and $50 that will be deposited into the Michigan Transportation Fund, to purchase the plate.

The MTF provides funding to counties, cities, and villages for road maintenance. A $10 renewal fee will be charged in subsequent years. Sen. Mallory McMorrow-D-Royal Oak, introduced the legislation to create the new legacy plate option.

The legacy plates will be available for passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, and vans used non-commercially or commercially and will also be offered in disability and personalized versions. The number of characters allowed for the personalized plate is 1-6 characters.

Sample Michigan legacy plates that are available for purchase.

Residents will be able to order the new legacy plate online at Michigan.gov/SOS, when purchasing a vehicle through a dealership, or by making an appointment at any Secretary of State office.

For more information, go to Michigan.gov/LegacyPlates.