250th Anniversary Revolutionary War License Plate Advances to Governor’s Desk

6/30/2026

Assemblymen Alex Sauickie and Rob Clifton are sponsoring the measure (A2391) that would direct funds raised from the license plate sales to heritage tourism sites throughout New Jersey, including those tied to the American Revolution. New Jersey is home to more Revolutionary War sites than any other state — a distinction that underscores its significant part in securing American independence.

“New Jersey is the place where the war turned in America’s favor. The story of the birth of this great nation cannot be told without including the important battles and skirmishes that happened right here in New Jersey. Our outsized role in the American Revolution deserves recognition, remembrance and preservation for future generations,” said the assemblymen from the 12th Legislative District. “This license plate will serve as a symbol of pride for New Jersey drivers who travel past the battlefields and landmarks that earned us the title ‘Crossroads of the Revolution,’ while protecting the places that bring the history of our fight for independence to life.”

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, in consultation with the New Jersey Historic Trust, would issue the 250th Anniversary Revolutionary War license plates once initial costs are covered through private donations, and the historic trust has received at least 500 applications. To receive a plate, drivers would pay a $50 application fee and a $10 annual renewal fee. Those fees would help support the “250th Anniversary Revolutionary War License Plate Fund,” which would be used to preserve heritage tourism sites that many advocates say have investment needs that exceed available public funding.

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