All about Kansas license plates

The 1981 personalized tag, with the 1982-1985 renewal decals visible.	A 1986 personalized tag.  The 86 personalized tag introduced the county code sticker that would first be used by the 1989 plate series.
(From the Collection of Duane Johnson) The 1996 personalized tag, with the 1997-2000 renewal decals visible.	(From the Collection of Duane Johnson) A 2001 personalized tag, with lots of wild sunflowers.
The 2006 personalized tag features a buffalo design, along with the 1973-era state outline. In case you can't tell, this is the front plate for my vehicle.
(Courtesy Plateshack.com) A special issue for US Veterans.	(Courtesy Plateshack.com) A special issue for members of the Kansas National Guard.  This was one the first "special" series to be issued.  The older pressings have the square space for the 76-94 type decals.
(Courtesy Plateshack.com) The first University alumni association to issue special plates was Kansas State.	The University of Kansas quickly followed

Renewal Decals:  The same decal colors used on general issue plates are also used on special and vanity plates. Because of the way 2002 plates were distributed, decals for 02 registrations where only issued for "special" and motorcycle plates only.