Bill > HB2425

This bill modifies Missouri's vehicle licensing requirements to mandate that most noncommercial motor vehicles will be issued only one license plate instead of two, starting August 28, 2026. The legislation changes existing state law to require vehicle owners to surrender their front license plate when transitioning to the new one-plate system. The bill applies to various types of vehicles, including personalized and special license plates, with some exceptions for commercial vehicles like trucks and buses over certain weight limits. For these larger commercial vehicles, owners may still request and receive two license plates if desired, with one plate designated for the front and one for the rear. The change aims to simplify vehicle registration processes and potentially reduce costs associated with producing and issuing two license plates per vehicle. Owners of vehicles with existing front license plates on August 28, 2026, will be required to return the front plate to the department of revenue when renewing or registering their vehicle.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2425&year=2026&code=R