Specialty License Plate

A legacy with momentum

Oklahomans can now purchase a specialty Ralph Ellison Foundation license plate

Honor Oklahoma’s most influential literary voices, spark conversation, and support the Foundation’s work with a specialty license plate.

Why It Matters

This specialty plate celebrates Ralph Ellison’s legacy as one of Oklahoma’s most influential and lasting literary voices. It’s a simple and powerful way to show pride and support the Foundation’s work, at home and across state lines.

 

How the Specialty Plate Works

  • Plate fee: $41.60 total
  • Available to all Oklahoma-registered vehicles
  • Application and payment are sent directly to Service Oklahoma
  • The Foundation does not collect payments

Help Us Reach the 100-Plate Requirement

  • A minimum of 100 prepaid applications is required.

  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

  • If fewer than 100 applications are received, all payments are refunded

How to Apply

  1. Download the Oklahoma Special License Plate Application (Form 708-E)
  2. Complete the form and select the Ralph Ellison Foundation plate (Code: REF)
  3. Mail the completed form and payment to Service Oklahoma
  4. Optional: Notify the Foundation that you’ve applied
Download Application

Let us know that you applied

This optional step allows the Foundation to gauge momentum and keep track of applications in real time.