HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Personalized license plates are always popular, but those planning to get one may want to order it this week.

Because of changes in the way Kansas will produce license plates in the near future, all orders for special plates will be put on hold throughout most of the summer.

Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz says the cutoff date for ordering specialized plates is this Friday. Otherwise, residents will have to wait until Aug. 1 to place an order. This includes any veterans, specialty or donation life plates.

The state is going to a digitized license plate. It will be made of a plastic printed surface with an aluminum backing.