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Rejected vanity plates in Kansas

The license plates Kansas won't issue - from the state's own lookup and the records it has released.

On released records (2012)
1,049
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Everyday words on Kansas's banned list

Kansas's records (the state's banned-plate list, released in 2012) list 1,049 refused or banned plates. Most are exactly what you'd expect - but these ordinary words are on there too.

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From the state's own records (source), scanned from paper, so the odd entry may be a misread. Lists change over time.

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Kansas rejected plate FAQ

Why does Kansas reject vanity plates?

Like every state, Kansas refuses plates it considers offensive, profane, sexual, hateful, drug or violence related, or that look official (like police plates). Reviewers also read plates backwards, with numbers as letters, and in other languages.

Can I appeal a rejected plate in Kansas?

Most states let you ask for a review or appeal in writing. Check Kansas's DMV for how - and explain what your plate means, since reviewers often refuse plates they misread.

How can I tell if Kansas will reject my plate?

Use the rejection risk check in the VanityPlate dashboard. It looks for the things reviewers look for - hidden words, words read backwards or with numbers as letters, official-looking wording - and tells you if any state's own lookup has flagged the plate.

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