UPDATES OF PROGRESS WITH STATE PROPOSAL
*Next update anticipated to be posted in January 2012

Aug. 17, 2011
The Alumni Office learned that production of the Friends University plates would most likely start after the "go live" date for the state database conversion project. The plates are anticipated to be available for distribution by late March / early April 2012.

July 20, 2011
the Alumni Office learned that there has been a change in leadership as a new Director of Vehicles has been hired. This means that the state database conversion project has been pushed back to a "go live" date of Jan. 1, 2012.

Feb. 18, 2011
The Kansas Director of Vehicles contacted the Alumni Office to confirm that state budget monies had been secured to produce the Friends University Kansas license plates! The plates are expected to go into production by late summer and should be available to pick up from all Kansas county tag offices by late fall 2011.

Jan. 4, 2011
The Alumni Office spoke with the Kansas Director of Vehicles, and they confirmed they had all the paperwork needed to move forward with creating a Friends University plate. Their next task is to request additional monies from the state budget to produce the plates.

July 26, 2010
The following documents were submitted to the Kansas Division of Vehicles to formally request the creation of a Friends University Kansas license plate:

• Distinctive License Plate Agreement
• Plate Design Artwork
• Silk Screen Set-Up Costs

June 7, 2010
We have learned that our next step is to submit a formal proposal for review and approval by the Kansas Legislature. To assist us with preparing the required paperwork, the Alumni Office has been in correspondence with the state Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Additionally, we are reaching out to several state representatives in the Wichita area to ask for their assistance with moving this bill along when the legislative session resumes later this year. (Note: as of the date of this posting, legislation is on summer break.)

March 15, 2010
The Friends University Alumni Office is in the process of verifying the next steps with the State Department of Revenue for the Friends University license plate.

OVERVIEW OF PLATE PROGRAM

Friends University is excited to offer Kansas residents the opportunity to purchase a University license plate.

For more information, please contact the Alumni Office at 316-295-5900; 1-800-794-6945, ext. 5900; or alumni@friends.edu.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will I receive my Friends University license plate?
As of Jan. 4, 2011, we are working with the State of Kansas to have the official Friends University license plate issued. (See updates posted at the top of this page.) The Alumni Office will notify you via U.S. mail when plates will be available from your county tag office. You will also receive a certification form from Friends University for each plate you have purchased.

Can I get my Friends University license plate in the mail?
No. You must exchange your current license plate for the Friends University license plate in person at your county tag office. Each plate carries a vehicle identifier, allowing the state to track and identify your vehicle in their system. In addition, you must present the certification form for each plate purchased.

Can I renew my Friends University license plate via mail?
Yes. You may renew via U.S. mail or in person at your county tag office. The Alumni Office will send your renewal notice 60 days before your annual renewal date. After receiving your $30 annual fee, the Alumni Office will send you a certification form for each plate that must be mailed with your renewal.

Do I have to wait for my current license plate renewal before I can get my Friends University license plate?
No. You can obtain your plate as soon as the State of Kansas issues it. You will receive more information at that time.

Can I personalize my Friends University license plate or order a handicap version?
No. Plate numbers are produced consecutively and issued randomly. The Division of Vehicles does not allow personalization of educational license plates, honor requests for specific plate numbers or issue handicap versions.