PENNSYLVANIA, USA — On Tuesday morning, Gov. Josh Shapiro revealed new Pennsylvania welcome signs and license plates with a “Let Freedom Ring” design.
This design celebrates Pennsylvania as the birthplace of American democracy ahead of the country's birthday in 2026, the press release said.
“Pennsylvania is the birthplace of our democracy, and as Governor, I have been focused on advancing real freedom across the Commonwealth,” said Shapiro. “With all eyes on Pennsylvania as we prepare to host our country’s 250th birthday in 2026, our new license plates and welcome signs will celebrate the best of what the Commonwealth has to offer and show the country why Pennsylvania is the Great American Getaway and the birthplace of American freedom.”
The first eight signs have already been installed. They are on U.S. 15 in Adams County, Interstate 295 in Bucks County, Interstate 90 (the Ohio line) in Erie County, Interstate 70 in Fulton County, Interstate 80 in Monroe County, Route 449 in Potter County, Interstate 81 in Susquehanna County and Route 1015 in Tioga County. They plan on installing another 29 signs in future months, the release said.
Pennsylvania residents can sign up here to receive an email when the new license plates are ready to order in spring 2025. PennDOT will explain how to request a plate in the email. Military, special organizations, special fund, and specialty plates without legislatively mandated designs will also be updated.
PennDOT will give out fee information and replacement instructions on their website once the plates are available, the release said. Before changing to the new design, they will use the rest of the standard-issue license plates in stock.