Vehicle registration plates of Utah

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Utah
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Current ski license plate
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Current arch license plate
Current series
SloganSki and arch plates:
Life Elevated
Ski plate only:
Greatest Snow on Earth
In God We Trust plate:
In God We Trust; United We Stand
Size12 in × 6 in
30 cm × 15 cm
MaterialAluminum
Serial formatSki and arch plates:
A12 3BC
In God We Trust plate:
1ABC2
IntroducedSki and arch plates:
November 19, 2007 (2007-11-19)
In God We Trust plate:
2013 (2013); standardized from January 1, 2017 onwards
Availability
Issued byUtah State Tax Commission, Division of Motor Vehicles
History
First issuedMay 11, 1915 (1915-05-11)
(pre-state plates from May 11, 1909 through May 10, 1915)

The U.S. state of Utah first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1909. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1915, when the state began to issue plates. [1]

Contents

As of 2024, plates are issued by the Utah State Tax Commission through its Division of Motor Vehicles. Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers. The front plate requirement will be lifted for passenger vehicles on January 1, 2025. [2]

Passenger baseplates

1915 to 1967

In 1956, the United States, Canada, and Mexico came to an agreement with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, the Automobile Manufacturers Association and the National Safety Council that standardized the size for license plates for vehicles (except those for motorcycles) at 6 inches (15 cm) in height by 12 inches (30 cm) in width, with standardized mounting holes. [3] The 1954 (dated 1955) issue was the first Utah license plate that complied with these standards.

ImageDates issuedDesignSloganSerial formatSerials issuedNotes
Blank License Plate Shape.svg 1915Dark green on white; "U 15" at rightnone12341 to approximately 7600
Utah 1916 licnese plate - Number 10622.jpg 1916Yellow on brown; "U 16" at rightnone123451 to approximately 13800
Utah 1917 license plate - Number 3811.jpg 1917Black on gray; "U 17" at rightnone123451 to approximately 18200
Utah 1918 license plate - Number 9243.jpg 1918Gray on black; "U 18" at rightnone123451 to approximately 22000
Blank License Plate Shape.svg 1919White on dark olive green; "U 19" at rightnone123455000 to approximately 34600Serials 1 through 399 used on dealer plates, and 400 through 4999 on truck plates. [4]
Utah 1920 license plate - Number 23012.jpg 1920White on blue; "U 20" at rightnone123455000 to approximately 42300Dealer and truck plate serials same as 1919.
Ut1921.JPG 1921Orange on black; lines at top and bottom borders; "U 21" at rightnone123457001 to approximately 47500Serials 1 through 400 used on dealer plates, and 401 through 7000 on truck plates.
Utah 1922 license plate - Number 9-068.jpg 1922White on black with border line; "U 22" at rightnone12-3458-501 to approximately 49-500Serial 1 issued to Secretary of State; 2 through 300 used on dealer plates, 301 through 8-000 on truck plates, and 8-001 through 8-500 on trailer plates.
Utah 1923 License Plate.jpg 1923White on red with border line; slanted "UTAH" and "1923" at leftnone12-3458-501 to approximately 65-000First use of the full state name. Secretary of State, dealer, truck and trailer plate serials same as 1922.
Utah 1924 license plate - Number 77-938.jpg 1924White on dark blue with border line; slanted "UTAH" and "1924" at rightnone12-34510-000 to approximately 79-000Serial 1 issued to Secretary of State; 2 through 299 used on dealer plates, 300 through 499 on trailer plates, 500 through 999 on exempt plates, and 1-000 through 9-999 on truck plates.
Utah 1925 license plate - Number 41-444.jpg 1925White on green with border line; "UTAH 25" at leftnone12-34513-000 to approximately 91-000Serial 1 issued to Secretary of State; 2 through 299 used on dealer plates, 300 through 399 on trailer plates, 400 through 999 on exempt plates, and 1-000 through 12-999 on truck plates.
Utah 1926 license plate - Number 22-114.jpg 1926Black on silver with border line; "26 UTAH" at rightnone12-34514-000 to approximately 95-000Serial 1 issued to Secretary of State; 2 through 299 used on dealer plates, 300 through 499 on trailer plates, 500 through 12-999 on truck plates, and 13-000 through 13-999 on exempt plates.
Utah 1927 license plate.jpg 1927White on dark blue with border line; "UTAH 27" at leftnone12-3451-500 to approximately 82-000
Utah 1928 license plate - Number 90-724.jpg 1928Black on yellow with border line; "UTAH 28" at rightnone12-3451-500 to approximately 91-000
Utah 1929 license plate - Number 66-769.jpg 1929Black on green with border line; "UTAH 29" at leftnone12-3451-500 to approximately 96-500
Ut1930.JPG 1930White on black with border line; "UTAH 30" at rightnone12-3451-500 to approximately 93-500
Utah 1931 license plate - Number 91-347.jpg 1931Black on silver with border line; "31 UTAH" at rightnone12-3451-500 to approximately 91-500
Utah 1932 license plate - Number 39-936.jpg 1932White on black with border line; "32 UTAH" at leftnone12-3451-500 to approximately 95-500
Ut1933.JPG 1933White on black with border line; "UTAH - 1933" at topnone12-3451-500 to approximately 78-500
Utah 1934 license plate - Number 116-726.jpg 1934Black on silver with border line; "UTAH - 1934" at bottomnone123-45630-000 to approximately 133-000
Utah 1935 license plate - Number 132-853.jpg 1935White on black with border line; "1935 - UTAH" at bottomnone123-45650-001 to approximately 154-000
Utah 1936 license plate - Number 167-467.jpg 1936Black on silver with border line; "UTAH - 1936" at bottomnone123-45650-001 to approximately 167-500
1937 Utah license plate.jpg 1937White on black with border line; "UTAH - 1937" at topnone123-45650-001 to approximately 179-000
Ut1938.JPG 1938Maroon on white with border line; "UTAH - 1938" at bottomnone123-45650-001 to approximately 174-000
Utah 1939 license plate - Number 115-391.jpg 1939White on blue/black with border line; "UTAH - 1939" at topnone123-456100-001 to approximately 229-500
Utah 1940 license plate - Number K-7242.jpg 1940Orange on dark blue with border line; "UTAH - 40" at bottomnoneA-1234
Utah 1941 license plate - Number K 8454.jpg 1941White on black with border line; "UTAH - 41" at top rightnoneA 1234
Ut1942.JPG 1942–43Black on white with border line; "42 UTAH" at leftCENTER SCENIC AMERICAA 1234Revalidated for 1943 with windshield stickers, due to metal conservation for World War II.
Utah 1944 license plate, number M2815.png 1944Black on white; "UTAH 44" at bottomnoneA1234Manufactured on soybean-based fiberboard due to ongoing metal conservation.
Utah 1945 license plate - Number M5142.jpg 1945White on maroon with border line; "45 UTAH" at leftCENTER SCENIC AMERICAA1234
Utah 1946 License Plate.jpg 1946White on black with border line; "46 UTAH" at leftCENTER SCENIC AMERICAA1234
Utah 1947 license plate - Number X7870.jpg 1947Yellow on black with border line; "47 UTAH" at leftTHIS IS THE PLACEA1234
Ut1948.JPG 1948White on black with border line; vertical "UTAH" and "48" at leftTHE FRIENDLY STATEA1234
Utah 1949 license plate - Number B 860.jpg 1949White on black with border line; "UTAH - 49" at bottom rightnoneA 1234
Utah 1950 license plate - Number A 252.jpg 1950Orange on black with border line; "UTAH - 50" at top rightnoneA 1234
Utah 1951 license plate .jpg 1951White on green with border line; "UTAH 1951" at top rightnoneA/B 123
Utah 1952 license plate.jpg 1952White on blue with border line; "UTAH 1952" at bottom leftnone123 A/B
Utah 1953 license plate.jpg 1953Yellow on black with border line; "UTAH 1953" at top rightnoneA/B 123
Ut1954.JPG 1954White on dark green with border line; "UTAH 1954" at bottom rightnoneA/B 123
Utah 1955 license plate.jpg 1955White on black with border line; "UTAH 1955" at topnoneAB 123
Utah 1956 license plate.jpg 1956White on dark red with border line; "UTAH 56" at bottom rightnoneA/B 1234A/A 1000 to approximately D/J 9999For each two-letter series, only the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J and K were used. This practice continued until 1970.
Utah 1957 license plate.jpg 1957White on dark blue with border line; "UTAH 57" at top rightnoneA/B 1234A/A 1000 to approximately D/J 5000
Utah 1958 license plate.jpg 1958Yellow on dark blue with border line; "UTAH 58" at top rightnoneA/B 1234A/A 1000 to approximately D/H 9999
Ut1959.JPG 1959White on red-orange; "UTAH 59" at topnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to approximately DK 5000
Ut1960.JPG 1960Dark red on off gray; "UTAH 60" at topnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to approximately DK 9999
Utah 1961 license plate.jpg 1961Dark blue on off white; "UTAH 61" at topnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to approximately EC 5000
Utah 1962 license plate.jpg 1962Red on off gray/white; "UTAH 62" at topnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to approximately EE 5000
1963 Utah license plate.jpg 1963White on dark blue; "UTAH 63" at bottomnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to approximately EH 5000
Utah 1964 License Plate.png 1964White on green; "UTAH 64" at topnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to approximately EJ 9999
Utah 1965 License Plate.png 1965White on blue; "UTAH 65" at bottomnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to approximately FA 9999
Utah 1966 license plate.jpg 1966White on black; "UTAH 66" at topnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to approximately FB 9999
1967 Utah license plate.JPG 1967White on green; "UTAH 67" at bottomnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to approximately FD 5000

1968 to present

ImageDates issuedDesignSloganSerial formatSerials issuedNotes
Utah 1968 license plate.jpg 1968–72White on black; "UTAH" centered at bottomnoneAB 1234AA 1000 to
KK 9999;
LL 1000 to approximately PR 9999
Revalidated for 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972 with stickers. After KK 9999 was issued in 1970, the serial format continued with only the letters L, M, N, P, R, S, T, V and W used.
Utah 1973 license plate.jpg 1973Black on reflective white; "UTAH 73" at bottomnoneABC 123AAA 001 to approximately HDH 999Three-letter series used a split-alphabet system, with each letter advancing A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, K (block 1), or L, M, N, P, R, S, T, V, W (block 2). Progression was as follows: all three letters in block 1, then first letter in block 2 and last two letters in block 1, then first two letters in block 2 and last letter in block 1, then all three letters in block 2, and finally first two letters in block 1 and last letter in block 2.

On the 1974–78 variant, two different designs of beehive were used - one rounded, the other pointed.

All variants are still currently revalidated.
1973HistoricUtah.jpg 1973As above, but without year ("UTAH" offset to left)HDJ 001 to approximately HJB 999
Ut1973thin.jpg 1973–74As above, but with "UTAH" centeredHJC 001 to approximately KEE 999
UtBeehive.JPG 1974–78As above, but with embossed beehive used as separator in serialKEF 001 to KKK 999;
LAA 001 to WKK 999;
LLA 001 to approximately LWK 999
Utah license plate, 1980.png 1978–81As above, but without beehive (similar to 1973–74)MLA 001 to WWK 999;
LLL 001 to approximately MVW 999
Utah license plate, 1982-1985.png 1982–85As above, but with "UTAH" screened rather than embossedMWL 001 to WWW 999;
AAL 001 to approximately BFP 999
Utah license plate, 1985-1990 series with August 2001 sticker.png 1985–90Blue on white with skier graphicGreatest Snow on Earth123 ABC001 AAA to 999 DWWAwarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 1986 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the first and, to date, only time Utah has been so honored. Letters G, U, X, Y and Z added to serials in late 1992, beginning with the FPG series. [4]

Plates with the bolder dies have been spotted using the 'M' and 'W' dies being stamped incorrectly. In this image, [5] the 'W' die in V62 0BW was stamped with the 'M' die, but it's upside down to read as a 'W'. This has been spotted on a variety of serial runs throughout the years. For the Ski Utah! plates, certain plates in the 001 LAA - 999 LZZ series have been spotted with the 'W' dies incorrectly stamped. For reference, the 'W' die looks like this [6]

Blank License Plate Shape.svg 1990–93As above, but with narrower serial dies 001 EAA to approximately 999 GPY
Utah 1999 license plate.png 1993 – November 18, 2007As above, but with darker blue serials001 GPZ to approximately 999 PMV
Utah Plate 331ZCD.jpg 1992–96Dark blue on Delicate Arch graphic; "UTAH" in whiteCentennial123 ABC001 ZAA to 999 ZEZCommemorated Utah's 100 years of statehood. Issued concurrently with the 1985 Ski base, first as an extra-fee base and then as a no-cost base from 1997. The first letter in the serial progressed backwards (so 999 ZZZ was followed by 001 YAA, 999 YZZ was followed by 001 XAA, and so on).

Plates with the bolder dies have been spotted using the 'M' and 'W' dies being stamped incorrectly. In this image, [5] the 'W' die in V62 0BW was stamped with the 'M' die, but it's upside down to read as a 'W'. This has been spotted on a variety of serial runs throughout the years. For the Centennial Arches plates, certain plates in the 001 XAA - 999 XZZ series have been spotted with the 'W' dies incorrectly stamped. For reference, the 'W' die looks like this [6]

Utah-License-Plate-Arches-448WAE.jpg 1996 – November 18, 2007As above, but with "UTAH" in blue001 ZFA to approximately 999 UYL
(see right)
Utah Plate F954HU.jpg November 19, 2007 [7]  – May 2023Dark blue on skier graphicGreatest Snow on Earth / Life ElevatedA12 3BCA00 1AA to G99 9XZ (see right)Redesigned Ski base and updated Arch base, issued concurrently. On the Arch base, the first letter in the serial progresses backwards (Z then Y then X etc.). For both types, then the letters in the 5th and 6th positions are issued alphabetically (AA to ZZ). Then the next first letter is started. The letters I, O and Q are not used. [8]

Plates using the bolder dies have been spotted using the 'M' and 'W' dies being stamped incorrectly. In this image, [5] the 'W' die in V62 0BW was stamped with the 'M' die, but it's upside down to read as a 'W'. This has been spotted on a variety of serial runs throughout the years. For reference, the 'W' die looks like this [6]

For Life Elevated - Skier plates, certain plates in the B-BW series have been spotted using the 'W' die stamped correctly and incorrectly.

All plates issued during the B-NW - D-FW series can be spotted with the 'W' die incorrectly stamped.

Both the D-WZ and the F-GW series have been spotted with the 'W' die stamped incorrectly.

For Life Elevated - Arches plates, all plates issued during the Z-YW - X-CW series have been spotted with the 'W' die incorrectly stamped, except for the Y-SW and Y-TW series.

The Y-SM, Y-TM, X-DM, and X-MJ series have been spotted with the 'M' die incorrectly stamped.

Certain plates in the X-SW series have been spotted with the 'W' die stamped correctly and incorrectly.

The X-UW, X-WD and V-BW series have been spotted with the 'W' die incorrectly stamped.

With the updated North Carolina dies introduced in 2023, Ski and Arch plates have been seen reverting back to the old dies in random sequences throughout the G-Yx series and T-Hx series. Approximately G10 0YW-G34 9YW, G00 1YX-G99 9YZ, and T00 1HZ-T84 9HZ were seen using the previous dies.

UTnewfont3.jpg May 2023 - presentAs above, but with thinner, squarer serial dies (using North Carolina dies)G00 1YA to H99 7GY (as of February 18, 2024)
2017 Utah License Plate.jpg November 19, 2007 [9]  – March 2023Dark blue on Delicate Arch graphicLife ElevatedA12 3BCZ00 1AA to T99 9GZ (see right)
UTnewfont.png March 2023 - presentAs above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies)T00 1HA to T99 9WD (as of February 18, 2024)
Utah In God We Trust license plate.png January 1, 2017 – April
2018
Dark blue on white with national flag at leftIn God We Trust / United We StandA123BZ001A to N999ZFirst issued in 2013 as a specialty plate; standardized from 2017 onwards. [10] In the A123B serial format, the first letter progressed backwards (so Z999Z was followed by Y001A, Y999Z was followed by X001A, and so on).

In the 1A2BC and 1ABC2 formats, letter combinations begin with the numbers 00 instead of 01 (so 9AAA9 is followed by 0AAB0, 9AAB9 is followed by 0AAC0 and so on).

Plates using the bolder dies have been spotted using the 'M' and 'W' dies being stamped incorrectly. In this image, [5] the 'W' die in V62 0BW was stamped with the 'M' die, but it's upside down to read as a 'W'. This has been spotted on a variety of serial runs throughout the years. For reference, the 'W' die looks like this [6]

The #A#FM and #A#GM series have been spotted with the 'M' die incorrectly stamped.

The #M#MB series has been spotted with the second 'M' die incorrectly stamped.

Certain plates in the #U#ZW series have been spotted with the 'W' die stamped correctly and incorrectly.

April 2018 – June
2023
1A2BC0A0AA to approximately 4Z9GL (see right)
UTnewfont2.jpg June
2023 - August 2023
As above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies)Approximately 5Z0GL to 9Z9ZZ
2023 Utah IGWT plate with new serials.jpg
August 2023 - present1ABC20AAA0 to 7DFL0 (as of April 25, 2024)

Non-passenger plates

ImageTypeFirst issuedDesignSloganSerial formatSerials issuedNotes
UtahDisabled Person.JPG Disabled Person1990s - July 2023Plain white base; International Symbol of Access at leftGreatest Snow on Earth1234A0001A to approximately 4285UDrivers who need a disabled person plate have 3 different options for a plate design. They are able to choose from a plain white base, a skier base, or an arches base.

In serial formats 1234A, A123B, & 12AB3 are shared with the optional plates, as all optional plates share the same plain white base.

Plates using the bolder dies have been spotted using the 'M' and 'W' dies being stamped incorrectly. In this image, [5] the 'W' die in V62 0BW was stamped with the 'M' die, but it's upside down to read as a 'W'. This has been spotted on a variety of serial runs throughout the years. For reference, the 'W' die looks like this [6]

For optional plates, the B###W, C###W, and D###W series have been spotted with the 'W' die stamped incorrectly.

A123BA001A to M999Z
12AB300AA1 to 99FB9
July 2023As above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies)00FD1 to 00FX3 (as of March 20, 2024)
DisabledSkiUtah.png 2008Dark blue on skier graphic; International Symbol of Access at leftLife ElevatedAB12CAA01A to AL55B (as of April 10, 2024)Redesigned Ski base and updated Arch base, issued concurrently. On the Arch base, the first letter in the serial progresses backwards (Z then Y then X etc.). For both types, then the letters in the 2nd and 5th positions are issued alphabetically (AA to ZZ). Then the next first letter is started.

Important to note, the AB12C serial format is exclusive to the skier and arch disabled person plates.

Plates using the bolder dies have been spotted using the 'M' and 'W' dies being stamped incorrectly. In this image, [5] the 'W' die in V62 0BW was stamped with the 'M' die, but it's upside down to read as a 'W'. This has been spotted on a variety of serial runs throughout the years. For reference, the 'W' die looks like this [6]

For the Disabled Person Life Elevated - Arches plates, the ZA-W series has been spotted with the 'W' die incorrectly stamped.

Certain plates in the ZM01A - ZM99Z series have been spotted with the 'M' die stamped correctly and incorrectly.

DisabledArchesUtah.png Dark blue on Delicate Arch graphic; International Symbol of Access at leftZA01A to ZP99W
Blank License Plate Shape.svg November 2023As above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies)ZP01X to ZR16J (as of April 3, 2024)
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Motorcycle1985Embossed blue on white; "UTAH" embossed in blue at top, offset to leftnone123 AB001 AA to approximately 999 ET
Blank License Plate Shape.svg 1994Embossed dark blue on white; "Utah" screened in red at top, offset to rightnone123AB001FA to approximately 999KZ
Blank License Plate Shape.svg 1992As 1992 Centennial passenger base, with "UTAH" in whiteCentennial123AB001ZA to approximately 999VP
(see right)
Issued concurrently with the 1985 and 1994 bases. The first letter in the serial progressed backwards (so 999ZZ was followed by 001YA, 999YZ was followed by 001XA, and so on).
Blank License Plate Shape.svg 2008As 2007 Ski passenger baseGreatest Snow on Earth / Life ElevatedA12BCA01AA to D55YH (as of November 20, 2023)Issued concurrently. On the Arch base, the first letter in the serial progresses backwards (so Z99ZZ was followed by Y01AA, Y99ZZ was followed by X01AA, and so on).
Blank License Plate Shape.svg As 2007 Arch passenger baseLife ElevatedA12BCZ01AA to U52RZ (as of November 17, 2023)
Utah 2004 Temporary Motor Vehicle Registration.jpg TemporaryvariesHand-written date on papernoneMM-DD-YYA12345 then hologram on bottom right valid for 30 days
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Trailer 1985As 1985 Ski passenger baseGreatest Snow on Earth12345 A00001 A to approximately 40000 E
Blank License Plate Shape.svg 199240001 E to approximately 12000 RNarrower serial dies.
Blank License Plate Shape.svg 2008As 2007 Ski passenger baseGreatest Snow on Earth / Life Elevated123456A000001A to presentIssued concurrently.
Blank License Plate Shape.svg As 2007 Arch passenger baseLife Elevated123456A000001Z to present
OffHighwayUtah.png Off-Highway VehicleJanuary 1, 2023Plain Desert Tan base; "UTAH" and plate dies in black (using North Carolina dies)Off-Highway Vehicle1AB230AA00 to 0FH68 (as of November 20, 2023)Issued to off-highway vehicles only. These plates CANNOT be personalized. [11]

1957-1963

ImageTypeFirst issuedDesignSerial formatNotes
Utah December 1957 quarterly license plate.jpg Commercial 1/4 YearOctober 1, 1957Colors unknown; "4 Expires Dec. 31 1957" at bottomUTAH 1234
Utah December 1963 quarterly license plate.jpg October 1, 1963White on orange; "UTAH 63" at bottom; "EXP 31 DEC" at left12345
Utah March 1967 quarterly license plate.jpg January 1, 1967White on brown; "UTAH 67" at bottom; "EXP 31 MAR" at left12345
Utah June 67 quarterly license plate.jpg April 1, 1967White on red; "UTAH 67" at bottom; "EXP 30 JUNE" at left12345
Utah September 1967 quarterly license plate.jpg July 1, 1967White on blue; "UTAH 67" at bottom; "EXP 30 SEPT" at left12345
Utah December 1967 quarterly license plate.jpg October 1, 1967White on black; "UTAH 67" at bottom; "EXP 31 DEC" at left12345
Utah December 1971 quarterly license plate.jpg October 1, 1971White on green; "UTAH 71" at top; "EXP 31 DEC" at left12345
Utah September 1972 quarterly license plate.jpg July 1, 1972White on green; "UTAH 72" at bottom; "EXP 30 SEPT" at left12345
Utah December 1972 quarterly license plate.jpg October 1, 1972White on brown; "UTAH 72" at bottom; "EXP 31 DEC" at left12345
Utah September 1973 quarterly license plate.jpg July 1, 1973Blue on white; "UTAH 73" at bottom; "EXP 30 SEPT" at left12345

Optional plates

Utah currently offers over 60 optional license plates. [12] With the exception of the Amateur Radio Operator & Historic Black & White plates, all use the same serial format – originally 1234A (with a high of 4285U), then A123B (A001A to M999Z), and now 12AB3 (00AA1 to 99FB9).

Plates using the bolder dies have been spotted using the 'M' and 'W' dies being stamped incorrectly. In this image, [5] the 'W' die in V62 0BW was stamped with the 'M' die, but it's upside down to read as a 'W'. This has been spotted on a variety of serial runs throughout the years. For reference, the 'W' die looks like this. [6] For optional plates, the B###W, C###W, and D###W series have been spotted with the 'W' die stamped incorrectly.

With the updated North Carolina dies introduced in 2023, optional plates still follow the 12AB3 serial format as of now, starting at 00FD1 to 00FX3 (as of March 20, 2024).

ImageTypeFirst issuedDesignSloganSerials issuedNotes
AmaRadUtah.png Amateur RadioAmateur RadioThe serial number is the operator's FCC call sign.
AutismAwareUtah.png Autism AwarenessSupport Autism Awareness
BoyScoutUtah.png Boy Scouts of AmericaScouting Teaches Values
BoyGirlUtah.png Boys and Girls ClubsBoys & Girls Clubs
CancerResearchUtah.png Cancer ResearchChanging the DNA of Cancer Care
ChildrenUtah.png Children's IssuesInvest in Children
Utah Clean Air License Plate.JPG Clean AirClean Fuel-Clean AirPlate no longer issues as of July 1, 2011. [13]
CivilAirUtah.png Civil Air Patrol2019 [14] Civil Air Patrol
CHDAwarenessUtah.jpg Children's Heart Disease AwarenessI ❤ CHD AwarenessApproved in 2016. [15]
BrighamYoungUtah.png Collegiate - Brigham Young UniversityBrigham Young University
CEUUtah.png Collegiate - Utah State University Eastern (Formerly College of Eastern Utah)www.ceu.eduPlate is discontinued. [16]
EnsignUtah.png Collegiate - Ensign College (Formerly LDS Business College)Ensign College
SLCCUtah.png Collegiate - Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake Community College
SnowCollUtah.png Collegiate - Snow CollegeSnow College
SouthernUniUtah.png Collegiate - Southern Utah UniversitySouthern Utah University
UniofUtah.png Collegiate - University of Utah (Single U)The University of Utah
UtUofU.JPG Collegiate - University of Utah (Double U)The University of Utah
UtahStateU.JPG Collegiate - Utah State UniversityUtah State University
TechUniUtah.png Collegiate - Utah Tech University (Formerly Dixie State University)Utah Tech University
Utah-License-Plate-UVU-L947J.jpg Collegiate - Utah Valley UniversityUtah Valley University
WeberStateUtah.png Collegiate - Weber State UniversityWeber State University
WestGovernUtah.png Collegiate - Western Governors UniversityWestern Governors University
WestMinsterUtah.png Collegiate - Westminster CollegeGo Griffins
DisabledVetUtah.png Disabled VeteranDisabled Veteran
DonateLifeUtah.png Donate LifeOrgan, Eye, & Tissue Donation Saves Lives
EMTUtah.png Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Emergency Medical Technician
FarmVehicUtah.png Farm VehicleFarm Vehicle
UTfirefighter.jpg FirefighterFirefighter
FormerPOWUtah.png Former Prisoner of War (POW)Prisoner of War
FraternalUtah.png Fraternal Initiatic Orderwww.utahgrandlodge.org
GoldStarUtah.png Gold StarHonors Their Sacrifice
HistoricBlackUtah.png Historic Black & WhiteMay 2023white on black, "UTAH" screened at topnone0AA000 to 4AH030 (as of April 6, 2024)The serial format is different from the 1968 version, being 1AB234 instead of AB 1234. The serial dies are also different (using North Carolina dies) as used on the new Skier & Arches plates. [17]
HonoraryConsulUtah.jpg Honorary ConsulateHonorary Consul
HonorHeroUtah.png Honoring HeroesHonoring Heroes Foundation
HumanUtah.png Humanitarian Service100 Years of Rotary in Utah
MLKUtah.png Martin Luther King2021 [18] Many Stories, One Utah
NBAJazzUtah.png National Basketball Association (NBA) – Utah JazzOriginally released in 2015, redesigned in 2021. [19] Take Note
NatlGuardUtah.png National GuardAmericans at Their Best
MenSoccorUtah.png National Men’s Soccer – Real Salt LakeBelieve
HomelessPetUtah.png No More Homeless PetsSave Them All
PearlHarborUtah.png Pearl Harbor SurvivorPearl Harbor Survivor
ProstateUtah.png Prostate Cancer AwarenessScreening Saves LivesPlate no longer issued as of October 1, 2017. [20]
PublicEducationUtah.png Public Education SupportI Support Public Education
PurpHeartUtah.png Purple Heart/Combat WoundedCombat Wounded
SearchRescueUtah.png Search and Rescue TeamsSearch and Rescue Team
ShareRoadUtah.png Share the RoadShare the Road
SnowMoUtah.png SnowmobilerSnowmobiler
SoilConverUtah.png Soil ConservationGreen with Agriculture
SpecialInterestUtah.png Special Interest VehiclesSpecial Interest
FirstLegisUtah.png

SecondLegisUtah.png ThirdLegisUtah.png

State LegislatorGreatest Snow on Earth
FirstCongressUtah.png

SecondCongressUtah.png ThirdCongressUtah.png

US CongressGreatest Snow on Earth
RealtorUtah.png Utah Housing Opportunity (Realtor)Protecting Homeownership
LawEnforceUtah.png Utah Law Enforcement MemorialLaw Enforcement Memorial
AirForceUtah.png Veterans - Air ForceHonors Veterans
AmericanLegonUtah.png Veterans – American LegionHonors Veterans
Utah Army Veteran License Plate.JPG Veterans - ArmyHonors Veterans
CoastGuardUtah.png Veterans – Coast GuardHonors Veterans
Utah Marines Veterans License Plate.JPG Veterans - MarinesHonors Veterans
NavyUtah.png Veterans – NavyHonors Veterans
CombatAirUtah.png Veteran Combat Theater – Air Force Combat Action MedalHonors Veterans
ArmyCombatUtah.png Veteran Combat Theater – Army Combat Action BadgeHonors Veterans
ArmyInfantUtah.png Veteran Combat Theater – Army Combat Infantry BadgeHonors Veterans
CombatActionUtah.png Veteran Combat Theater – Marine & Navy Combat Action RibbonHonors Veterans
UTvintagevehicle.jpg Vintage VehicleVintage Vehicle
WildlifeEagleUtah.png Wildlife - EagleI Support WildlifePlate no longer issued as of November 1, 2017. [21]
WildlifeElkUtah.png Wildlife - ElkI Support Wildlife
WildlifeBlueHeronUtah.jpg Wildlife - Great Blue HeronI Support Wildlife
WildlifeEstralUtah.png Wildlife - KestrelI Support Wildlife
WildlifeMuleDeerUtah.png Wildlife - Mule DeerI Support Wildlife
WildlifeTroutUtah.png Wildlife - TroutI Support Wildlife
SuffrageUtah.png Women's Suffrage2018 [22] First to Vote
ZionNationalUtah.png Zion National ParkOriginally released in 2009, [23] redesigned in 2022. [24] zionpark.org
Blank License Plate Shape.svg Most special types2008dark blue on whitevaries

2002

ImageTypeDates issuedDesignSerial formatSerials issuedNotes
Utah 2002 Olympics License Plate.jpg 2002 Winter Olympics 1998 – June 30, 2002black on multicolored123A4000A0 to approximately 950S4

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle license plates of the United States</span> American vehicle license plates

In the United States, vehicle registration plates, known as license plates, are issued by a department of motor vehicles, an agency of the state or territorial government, or in the case of the District of Columbia, the district government. Some Native American tribes also issue plates. The U.S. federal government issues plates only for its own vehicle fleet and for vehicles owned by foreign diplomats. Until the 1980s, diplomatic plates were issued by the state in which the consulate or embassy was located.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Nebraska</span> Nebraska vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of Nebraska first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1915, when the state began to issue plates.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of New York</span> New York vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of New York was the first to require its residents to register their motor vehicles, in 1901. Registrants provided their own license plates for display, featuring their initials until 1903 and numbers thereafter, until the state began to issue plates in 1910.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Maine</span> Maine vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of Maine first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1905. As of 2022, plates are issued by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, within the office of the Department of the Secretary of State. Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Maryland</span> Maryland vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of Maryland first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1904. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1910, when the state began to issue plates.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Florida</span> Florida vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of Florida first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1918, when the state began to issue plates, becoming the last of the contiguous 48 states to do so.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Delaware</span> Delaware vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of Delaware first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1909, when the state began to issue plates. Beginning in 1910, plates were issued in sequential order from the number 1 upwards.

The U.S. state of Iowa first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1904. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1911, when the state began to issue plates.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Alaska</span> Alaska vehicle license plates

Alaska first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1921, while still an organized incorporated territory of the United States. It was admitted to the Union as the 49th state in January 1959.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Montana</span> Montana vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of Montana first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1913. As of 2024, plates are issued by the Montana Department of Justice through its Motor Vehicle Division. Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Puerto Rico</span> Puerto Rico vehicle license plates

The U.S. commonwealth of Puerto Rico first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1906. Only rear plates have been required since 1976.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Guam</span> Guam vehicle license plates

The U.S. unincorporated territory of Guam first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1916.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of American Samoa</span>

The U.S. unincorporated territory of American Samoa first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1924.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Texas</span> Texas vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of Texas first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1907. Registrants provided their own license plates for display, with serial numbers assigned by their county of residence, until the state began to issue plates in 1917.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Virginia</span> Virginia vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of Virginia first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1906. As of 2022, plates are issued by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers.

The U.S. unincorporated territory of the United States Virgin Islands first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1917.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Wisconsin</span> Wisconsin vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of Wisconsin first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1905. Plates are currently issued by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) through its Division of Motor Vehicles. Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of Washington, D.C.</span>

The U.S. federal district of Washington, D.C., first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1903. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1907, when the district began to issue plates. Plates are issued by the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles. Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vehicle registration plates of California</span> California vehicle license plates

The U.S. state of California first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1914, when the state began to issue plates. Plates are currently issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

The Caribbean Netherlands requires its residents to register their motor vehicles and display vehicle registration plates. Current plates are North American standard 6 × 12 inches.

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