The Massachusetts 250 commemorative plate itself is a specialty two-year plate , and RMV says it became available to order on May 22, 2025.

For delivery, the clearest publicly reported estimate I found says the RMV has been telling customers to expect about 8 to 10 weeks for the plates to be issued, with a temporary paper plate used in the meantime if needed.

What that means

  • If you ordered the standard MA250 plate, plan on roughly 2 months for arrival.
  • If you entered the low-number lottery version, winners were to be announced within five business days after the lottery, and the swap deadline was Aug. 28, 2026.
  • The timing can vary if demand is high or inventory is backed up.

Practical takeaway

If you just want the short version: expect about 8–10 weeks from order to receipt for the new 250th anniversary plate in Massachusetts.