The issuance of a new distinctive tag is a complicated process. We have been working with the Kansas Department of Revenue since July of 2021 to complete the process, finalize the design, and provide all the information they need to begin production. The goal was a January 1, 2022 availability date and the plates are now available for purchase through your local County Treasurer! Thank you for your patience!

Go to your local County Treasurer’s office as you normally do to renew your tags. While you are there, let them know you are switching to the new Gadsden Flag or “Don’t Tread on Me” distinctive plate. You will be required to surrender your current tag at that time and you will be issued a temporary tag. Your new Gadsden Flag plate will be mailed to you by the State of Kansas within a few weeks.

The State of Kansas requires a one-time base (production) fee of $40 for distinctive plates which is due upon initial application and issuance. The KSRA donation associated with this tag is $25. Those costs are in addition to your standard registration fees and property taxes.

When you request a Gadsden plate for the first time, you will pay:
Your normal vehicle registration fee + $25 donation to the KSRA + $40 production fee.

When you renew your existing Gadsden plate next year, you will pay:
Your normal vehicle registration fee + $25 donation to the KSRA

Donations associated with distinctive license plates in Kansas help fund a variety of causes. Some plates require donations of $35-$50 per plate per year. Kansans requesting or renewing a Gadsden plate will only pay a $25 donation. That donation is passed along to your Kansas State Rifle Association.

Your KSRA has long seen the significance of the message of freedom symbolized by the “Don’t Tread on Me” battle cry and has covered all initial costs associated with creating the Gadsden Flag license plate. Donations will first go towards defraying those expenses. We believe the Gadsden Flag plate should be a common sight on the highways and the dirt roads of Kansas so additional funds will be used to further-promote the plate. We’re thrilled to see thousands of trucks, cars, and motorcycles of freedom-loving Americans sporting the Gadsden Flag. Additional donations beyond those expenses will be invested in pursuing the Kansas State Rifle Association’s overarching mission of defending the right to keep and bear arms in Kansas.

Initial purchase of a distinctive plate must be done in-person at your County Treasurer’s office. However, as long as you are not making significant changes (new vehicle, etc.), renewals in future years can be done by mail or online like a standard tag. You will receive specific instructions with your renewal notice.

Yes! The Kansas Department of Revenue has assured us that a motorcycle version is available for our freedom-loving supporters who take to the road on two wheels.

Unfortunately, these tags are not available for trailers or commercial vehicles at this time.

Unfortunately, these plates cannot be personalized at this time and the State of Kansas does not allow you to request a specific number. Believe us, we tried! If you get 45, 357, 223, or another great number, we’re going to be jealous!

The process to get the Gadsden Flag plate is the same for each vehicle. For the initial purchase, you’ll pay the registration fee, plus the $25 donation, plus the production fee for each vehicle. Unfortunately, there is no price break for multiple purchases. For future renewals, you’ll only pay the registration fees and $25 donation for each vehicle.