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MSU Car Tag

MSU Car Tag


Picture of Bully the mascot riding a convertible with the text "Ride with Pride" above in maroon and white

SHOW YOUR MSU SPIRIT | HELP MSU PROGRAMS | MAKE AN IMPACT

There is no better way to show your loyalty and pride in Mississippi State University than with an official MSU license plate. Over 24,500 drivers in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, D.C. help promote our university in this way.

 

Displaying an official MSU car tag will let everyone on the road know that Mississippi State University is your institution of choice! Whatever you drive, be sure to wrap it in Maroon and White with an MSU license plate the next time you renew your tag at your local county courthouse.

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MS Mississippi State University license plate

There are thousands of MSU car tags on the road in Mississippi today. The tag is a partnership between the Alumni Association and the Mississippi Tax Commission and raises funds to support priority programs at Mississippi State.

COST AND ORDERING
$53.00 per year
$32.50 (of the cost) funds scholarships and programs at MSU

In Mississippi, tags may be purchased through your county tax collector’s office. For more information about obtaining your Mississippi license plate, visit dor.ms.gov.

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MS MSU National Championship license plate

The commemorative 2021 National Championship license plate is the newest MSU car tag in the state of Mississippi. The tag is a partnership between the Alumni Association and the Mississippi Tax Commission, and raises funds to support priority programs at Mississippi State.

COST AND ORDERING
$53.00 per year
$44.00 (of the cost) funds scholarships and programs at MSU

In Mississippi, tags may be purchased through your county tax collector’s office. For more information about obtaining your Mississippi license plate, visit dor.ms.gov.

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South Carolina MSU license plate

The Mississippi State University license plate is available to all South Carolina residents. Proceeds from the plate will be used to support alumni programs.

COST AND ORDERING
$30 + Registration Fees
$30 (of the cost) will go to alumni programs at MSU

You must submit a completed Application of Special Plate (SCDMV Form MV- 95) along with required fees to obtain your license plate. Applications can be processed by mail or at the local DMV office.

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Texas MSU license plate

Get your Texas license plate today! The plate is a partnership between the Alumni Association and MyPlates, which produces a wide variety of specialty tags for Texas drivers. Ten percent (10%) of the cost goes to a scholarship fund for Texas students who attend Mississippi State.

COST AND ORDERING
One Year: $35 | $90 personalized
10% goes to scholarships for Texas students who attend MSU

The Texas tag can be purchased and personalized on MyPlates.com. Plates are also available for purchase from the Texas Department of Transportation.

MSU Alabama Car Tag

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Alabama MSU license plate

MSU License plates are available in Alabama to be issued to private passenger automobiles, pickup trucks, motorcycles, pleasure motor vehicles (i.e., recreational vehicles). MSU plates are available by visiting your local licensing officials office.

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Registration fees associated with the purchase of this license plate range from $23.00 to $890.00 depending on the type of vehicle being registered.

$50.00 for pre-numbered or personalized plate. Personalized plates can be reserved through the Plate Reservation and Ordering System (PROS).
https://pros.mvtrip.alabama.gov/

The net proceeds from the purchase of this plate will go to the State of Alabama general fund.
For additional information please visit https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/motor-vehicle/license-plate-and-registration-information/.

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Georgia MSU license plate

There are more than a thousand MSU car tags on the road in Georgia today.

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Manufacturing Fee: $25 (One-time fee) Annual Tag Fee: $20
Annual Special Tag Fee: $35
Ad Valorem Tax: (if applicable) Varies
Late Renewal Penalties: (if applicable) Varies
Mailing Fee: (if applicable) $1

For more information about obtaining your Mississippi license plate in GA click here https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/specialty-prestige-license-plates.

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Tennessee MSU license plate

The MSU license plate is available to Tennessee residents who are registering a private passenger motor vehicle through each county clerk's office.

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The annual fee is $56.50 - 80% of the additional $35 collected is allocated to the Tennessee Arts Commission and 20% to the Highway Fund. The plate can be personalized with 5 characters available for a total cost of $91.50.

More information can be found at www.tn.gov.

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Washington DC MSU license plate

You can proudly drive around our nation's capital and show support for your alma mater. All alumni, fans and friends are encouraged to purchase a plate.

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When you arrive at the DMV, you will need to present this authorization letter, proof of insurance and your drivers license.

Depending on your renewal date, the fees range from $25 to $125.

We look forward to seeing those Hail State tags on the road!

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Maryland MSU license plate

The MSU license plate is available to all Maryland residents.

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Manufacturing Fee: $30 (one-time fee)

To apply for this license plate, please complete the following steps:

-Print and complete the Maryland MDOT application CLICK HERE
-Mail the completed application and a $30 application fee to the following address:
(acceptable payment methods- check or money order)

Attn: Shemeka Dease
6601 Ritchie Highway NE
Organization Unit, Room 202
Glen Burnie, MD 21062

For questions concerning this tag, contact Leanna Smith at LSmith@alumni.msstate.edu.

Louisiana MSU plate

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Louisiana MSU License Plate

As of March 2024, MSU license plates are now available in Louisiana! All alumni, fans and friends are encouraged to purchase a plate.

COST AND ORDERING

To order a plate, go to www.expresslane.org and select Vehicle Registration Renewal. Under Vehicles there will be a tab labeled Plates. Please select Special & Personalized Plates. You will then click the Special Plates link found on the right side of the webpage. Select continue to enter your current license plate number, and then select Universities/Colleges. Mississippi State University will appear in the scroll menu. Select it to view an image of the plate and an estimation of fees. Click order form, and a printable form will generate to complete, print, and mail in for processing. Please follow all necessary steps to submit the form and payment.

Royalties from the plates will go towards the MSU/Louisiana Alumni Chapter Scholarship for incoming students who are residents of Louisiana.

We look forward to seeing those Hail State tags on the road!