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As of 2026, standard Hawaii license plates feature a reflective white background with a vibrant rainbow graphic, black lettering, and "Hawai?i" (updated with an ?okina after Jan 1, 2025) at the top and "ALOHA STATE" at the bottom. The plates follow a county-coded system, are issued in pairs, and feature a 6-character alphanumeric format.
Key Features and Design:
Design: A rainbow spans the background with "Hawai?i" in black at the top and "ALOHA STATE" in black at the bottom.
Updated Spelling: Effective January 1, 2025, all new plates include the ?okina (diacritical mark) in the state name: "Hawai?i".
Layout: The format generally consists of 6 alphanumeric characters.
County Coding: The first letter indicates the county of registration:
Honolulu County: Previously A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, N, P, R, S, T, W, Y.
Hawaii County: H or Z.
Maui County: M or L.
Kaua?i County: K.
No Letters I, O, Q: The letters I, O, and Q are not used to avoid confusion.
Requirements:
Placement: Two plates are required, one on the front and one on the rear of the vehicle.
Validity: The rear plate must display a valid renewal date sticker.
Eligibility: These are standard issue and available at no additional cost upon registration.
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