Michigan introduces new license plates honoring five historically Black sororities and fraternities through special organization plate program

Plates feature logos of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, and Zeta Phi Beta

LANSING, Mich. - Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Michigan state Senator Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) announced in a video that Michiganders can now order a license plate with a logo of a participating historically Black fraternity or sorority.

The five new plate designs are available through the Michigan Department of State's special organization and collector license plate program. The plates honor the legacy and cultural impact of five participating National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

"Today, I'm proud to announce that Michigan is offering plates for five historically Black Greek-letter organizations," said Secretary Benson. "From their earliest days to today, these organizations have made a powerful impact in Michigan and beyond as champions of civic engagement, community service, equality, and excellence. Now, members of the participating fraternities and sororities can display their membership with pride."

"The establishment of these organizations was an act of courage, and a commitment to uplifting one another in a time of few opportunities and many barriers. Their missions are more important than ever," said Sen. Anthony, who approached MDOS with the idea. "Now, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. can order license plates that display their membership, and the enduring commitment to civic engagement, community and service, and above all, educational advancement."

Members of the participating Black fraternities and sororities can order a special organization license plate for $25 by downloading the Application for Special Organization License Plate form, filling it out and returning it by mail or in person at a branch office. Special organization plates are used for vehicle registration. Under the Michigan Vehicle Code, drivers must be a member of the special organization to order their plate. Special organization plate numbers are five characters long and cannot be personalized.

Collector plates are available to the general public for display only and cannot be used for vehicle registration. Members and collectors can order these plates by downloading the order form online, filling it out, and returning it by mail with a one-time fee of $10 per plate. Collector plates cannot be personalized and will be marked SAMPL.

For more information on the MDOS special organization and collectors plate program and for a full list of available license plates, visit mi.gov/sosplates.

To schedule an office visit, conduct an online transaction, locate the nearest self-service station, or learn more about MDOS services, visit mi.gov/sos.

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