Oklahomans will soon have the option to purchase a specialty license plate celebrating the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66 under a new law approved by the Legislature.
House Bill 3147 authorizes the creation of a Route 66 Centennial license plate, developed in coordination with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission. The measure became law without the governor’s signature after passing unanimously in both chambers.
The plate marks the centennial of Route 66, established Nov. 11, 1926, with nationwide celebrations taking place throughout 2026.
Oklahoma Representative Derrick Hildebrant said the highway remains a defining part of the state’s identity and economy.
“Oklahoma has the longest drivable stretch of Route 66, and it is filled with the diners, motels, museums and small businesses that tell the story of our state and our country,” Hildebrant said.
The law directs Service Oklahoma to work with the commission on the plate’s design. Up to $20 from each plate sold will go to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association to support promotion and preservation efforts.
Oklahoma Senator Ally Seifried said the plate offers residents a way to celebrate the historic roadway.
“Route 66 is one of Oklahoma’s greatest economic and cultural assets, bringing visitors from around the world and supporting jobs in cities and towns along the route,” Seifried said.
According to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, the highway runs through more than 40 Oklahoma communities and spans over 400 miles across the state.
Before production can begin, at least 100 pre-orders are required. Organizers have already started collecting interest following Route 66 Day at the Capitol, and an online sign-up option is expected once the final design is complete.
