Coverage dated October 23, 2026

Missouri transitioning to flat, seven-digit license plates in 2027

Headline from Ozarks First

The Missouri Department of Revenue is scheduled to begin transitioning from embossed six-digit license plates to flat seven-digit license plates in February 2027 as part of its new FUSION system.

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ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Missouri moving to flat, seven-digit license plate (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Oct 23, 2026
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missourians will get flat license plates instead of the current plates with raised numbers and letters, starting in February. The Missouri Department of Revenue announced the change in a news release Friday.
KBSI Cape Girardeau
Missouri begins transition to flat license plates ahead of 2027 system upgrade (opens KBSI Cape Girardeau)
Published Oct 23, 2026
KBSI Cape Girardeau's feed description
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Revenue is beginning the transition from traditional raised-letter license plates to flat plates as part of an effort to modernize the state’s vehicle registration system.
Ozarks First
Missouri transitioning to flat, seven-digit license plates in 2027 (opens Ozarks First)
Published Oct 23, 2026
Ozarks First's feed description
The Missouri Department of Revenue is scheduled to begin transitioning from embossed six-digit license plates to flat seven-digit license plates in February 2027 as part of its new FUSION system.