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]
As of 2024 [update] , 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]
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.
Image | Dates issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
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1915 | Dark green on white; "U 15" at right | none | 1234 | 1 to approximately 7600 | ||
1916 | Yellow on brown; "U 16" at right | none | 12345 | 1 to approximately 13800 | ||
1917 | Black on gray; "U 17" at right | none | 12345 | 1 to approximately 18200 | ||
1918 | Gray on black; "U 18" at right | none | 12345 | 1 to approximately 22000 | ||
1919 | White on dark olive green; "U 19" at right | none | 12345 | 5000 to approximately 34600 | Serials 1 through 399 used on dealer plates, and 400 through 4999 on truck plates. [4] | |
1920 | White on blue; "U 20" at right | none | 12345 | 5000 to approximately 42300 | Dealer and truck plate serials same as 1919. | |
1921 | Orange on black; lines at top and bottom borders; "U 21" at right | none | 12345 | 7001 to approximately 47500 | Serials 1 through 400 used on dealer plates, and 401 through 7000 on truck plates. | |
1922 | White on black with border line; "U 22" at right | none | 12-345 | 8-501 to approximately 49-500 | Serial 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. | |
1923 | White on red with border line; slanted "UTAH" and "1923" at left | none | 12-345 | 8-501 to approximately 65-000 | First use of the full state name. Secretary of State, dealer, truck and trailer plate serials same as 1922. | |
1924 | White on dark blue with border line; slanted "UTAH" and "1924" at right | none | 12-345 | 10-000 to approximately 79-000 | Serial 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. | |
1925 | White on green with border line; "UTAH 25" at left | none | 12-345 | 13-000 to approximately 91-000 | Serial 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. | |
1926 | Black on silver with border line; "26 UTAH" at right | none | 12-345 | 14-000 to approximately 95-000 | Serial 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. | |
1927 | White on dark blue with border line; "UTAH 27" at left | none | 12-345 | 1-500 to approximately 82-000 | ||
1928 | Black on yellow with border line; "UTAH 28" at right | none | 12-345 | 1-500 to approximately 91-000 | ||
1929 | Black on green with border line; "UTAH 29" at left | none | 12-345 | 1-500 to approximately 96-500 | ||
1930 | White on black with border line; "UTAH 30" at right | none | 12-345 | 1-500 to approximately 93-500 | ||
1931 | Black on silver with border line; "31 UTAH" at right | none | 12-345 | 1-500 to approximately 91-500 | ||
1932 | White on black with border line; "32 UTAH" at left | none | 12-345 | 1-500 to approximately 95-500 | ||
1933 | White on black with border line; "UTAH - 1933" at top | none | 12-345 | 1-500 to approximately 78-500 | ||
1934 | Black on silver with border line; "UTAH - 1934" at bottom | none | 123-456 | 30-000 to approximately 133-000 | ||
1935 | White on black with border line; "1935 - UTAH" at bottom | none | 123-456 | 50-001 to approximately 154-000 | ||
1936 | Black on silver with border line; "UTAH - 1936" at bottom | none | 123-456 | 50-001 to approximately 167-500 | ||
1937 | White on black with border line; "UTAH - 1937" at top | none | 123-456 | 50-001 to approximately 179-000 | ||
1938 | Maroon on white with border line; "UTAH - 1938" at bottom | none | 123-456 | 50-001 to approximately 174-000 | ||
1939 | White on blue/black with border line; "UTAH - 1939" at top | none | 123-456 | 100-001 to approximately 229-500 | ||
1940 | Orange on dark blue with border line; "UTAH - 40" at bottom | none | A-1234 | |||
1941 | White on black with border line; "UTAH - 41" at top right | none | A 1234 | |||
1942–43 | Black on white with border line; "42 UTAH" at left | CENTER SCENIC AMERICA | A 1234 | Revalidated for 1943 with windshield stickers, due to metal conservation for World War II. | ||
1944 | Black on white; "UTAH 44" at bottom | none | A1234 | Manufactured on soybean-based fiberboard due to ongoing metal conservation. | ||
1945 | White on maroon with border line; "45 UTAH" at left | CENTER SCENIC AMERICA | A1234 | |||
1946 | White on black with border line; "46 UTAH" at left | CENTER SCENIC AMERICA | A1234 | |||
1947 | Yellow on black with border line; "47 UTAH" at left | THIS IS THE PLACE | A1234 | |||
1948 | White on black with border line; vertical "UTAH" and "48" at left | THE FRIENDLY STATE | A1234 | |||
1949 | White on black with border line; "UTAH - 49" at bottom right | none | A 1234 | |||
1950 | Orange on black with border line; "UTAH - 50" at top right | none | A 1234 | |||
1951 | White on green with border line; "UTAH 1951" at top right | none | A/B 123 | |||
1952 | White on blue with border line; "UTAH 1952" at bottom left | none | 123 A/B | |||
1953 | Yellow on black with border line; "UTAH 1953" at top right | none | A/B 123 | |||
1954 | White on dark green with border line; "UTAH 1954" at bottom right | none | A/B 123 | |||
1955 | White on black with border line; "UTAH 1955" at top | none | AB 123 | |||
1956 | White on dark red with border line; "UTAH 56" at bottom right | none | A/B 1234 | A/A 1000 to approximately D/J 9999 | For each two-letter series, only the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J and K were used. This practice continued until 1970. | |
1957 | White on dark blue with border line; "UTAH 57" at top right | none | A/B 1234 | A/A 1000 to approximately D/J 5000 | ||
1958 | Yellow on dark blue with border line; "UTAH 58" at top right | none | A/B 1234 | A/A 1000 to approximately D/H 9999 | ||
1959 | White on red-orange; "UTAH 59" at top | none | AB 1234 | AA 1000 to approximately DK 5000 | ||
1960 | Dark red on off gray; "UTAH 60" at top | none | AB 1234 | AA 1000 to approximately DK 9999 | ||
1961 | Dark blue on off white; "UTAH 61" at top | none | AB 1234 | AA 1000 to approximately EC 5000 | ||
1962 | Red on off gray/white; "UTAH 62" at top | none | AB 1234 | AA 1000 to approximately EE 5000 | ||
1963 | White on dark blue; "UTAH 63" at bottom | none | AB 1234 | AA 1000 to approximately EH 5000 | ||
1964 | White on green; "UTAH 64" at top | none | AB 1234 | AA 1000 to approximately EJ 9999 | ||
1965 | White on blue; "UTAH 65" at bottom | none | AB 1234 | AA 1000 to approximately FA 9999 | ||
1966 | White on black; "UTAH 66" at top | none | AB 1234 | AA 1000 to approximately FB 9999 | ||
1967 | White on green; "UTAH 67" at bottom | none | AB 1234 | AA 1000 to approximately FD 5000 |
Image | Dates issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
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1968–72 | White on black; "UTAH" centered at bottom | none | AB 1234 | AA 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. | |
1973 | Black on reflective white; "UTAH 73" at bottom | none | ABC 123 | AAA 001 to approximately HDH 999 | Three-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. | |
1973 | As above, but without year ("UTAH" offset to left) | HDJ 001 to approximately HJB 999 | ||||
1973–74 | As above, but with "UTAH" centered | HJC 001 to approximately KEE 999 | ||||
1974–78 | As above, but with embossed beehive used as separator in serial | KEF 001 to KKK 999; LAA 001 to WKK 999; LLA 001 to approximately LWK 999 | ||||
1978–81 | As above, but without beehive (similar to 1973–74) | MLA 001 to WWK 999; LLL 001 to approximately MVW 999 | ||||
1982–85 | As above, but with "UTAH" screened rather than embossed | MWL 001 to WWW 999; AAL 001 to approximately BFP 999 | ||||
1985–90 | Blue on white with skier graphic | Greatest Snow on Earth | 123 ABC | 001 AAA to 999 DWW | Awarded "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] Certain plates in the 001 LAA - 999 LZZ series have been spotted with the 'W' dies incorrectly stamped. | |
1990–93 | As above, but with narrower serial dies | 001 EAA to approximately 999 GPY | ||||
1993 – November 18, 2007 | As above, but with darker blue serials | 001 GPZ to approximately 999 PMV | ||||
1992–96 | Dark blue on Delicate Arch graphic; "UTAH" in white | Centennial | 123 ABC | 001 ZAA to 999 ZEZ | Commemorated 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). Certain plates in the 001 XAA - 999 XZZ series have been spotted with the 'W' dies incorrectly stamped. | |
1996 – November 18, 2007 | As above, but with "UTAH" in blue | 001 ZFA to approximately 999 UYL (see right) | ||||
November 19, 2007 [5] – May 2023 | Dark blue on skier graphic | Greatest Snow on Earth / Life Elevated | A12 3BC | A00 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. [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 G00 1YW-G34 9YW, G00 1YX-G99 9YZ, and T00 1HZ-T84 9HZ were seen using the previous dies. | |
May 2023 – present | As above, but with thinner, squarer serial dies (using North Carolina dies) | G00 1YA to H51 4HZ (as of November 18, 2024) | ||||
November 19, 2007 [5] – March 2023 | Dark blue on Delicate Arch graphic | Life Elevated | A12 3BC | Z00 1AA to T99 9GZ (see right) | ||
March 2023 – present | As above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies) | T00 1HA to S75 1AF (as of November 12, 2024) | ||||
January 1, 2017 – April 2018 | Dark blue on white with national flag at left | In God We Trust / United We Stand | A123B | Z001A to N999Z | First issued in 2013 as a specialty plate; standardized from 2017 onwards. [7] 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). The #A#FM, #A#GM, and #M#MB series have been spotted with the '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 | 1A2BC | 0A0AA to approximately 4Z9GL (see right) | ||||
June 2023 – August 2023 | As above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies) | Approximately 5Z0GL to 9Z9ZZ | ||||
August 2023 – present | 1ABC2 | 0AAA0 to 4EUM6 (as of November 18, 2024) | ||||
Image | Type | First issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
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Disabled Person | 1990s – July 2023 | Plain white base; International Symbol of Access at left | Greatest Snow on Earth | 1234A | 0001A to approximately 4285U | Drivers 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. Serial formats 1234A, A123B, & 12AB3 are shared with the optional plates, as all optional plates share the same plain white base. The B###W, C###W, and D###W series have been spotted with the 'W' die stamped incorrectly. | |
A123B | A001A to M999Z | ||||||
12AB3 | 00AA1 to 99FB9 | ||||||
July 2023 — present | As above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies) | 00FD1 to 49GD3 (as of October 30, 2024) | |||||
1990s — 2007 | As Centennial base; International Symbol of Access at left | Centennial | 1234A | 0000Z to no later than 9999V | |||
2008 | Dark blue on skier graphic; International Symbol of Access at left | Life Elevated | AB12C | AA01A 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. 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. | ||
Dark blue on Delicate Arch graphic; International Symbol of Access at left | ZA01A to ZP99W | ||||||
Fall 2023 | As above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies) | ZP01X to ZR03S (as of November 14, 2024) | |||||
Motorcycle | 1985 | Embossed blue on white; "UTAH" embossed in blue at top, offset to left | none | 123 AB | 001 AA to approximately 999 ET | ||
1994 | Embossed dark blue on white; "Utah" screened in red at top, offset to right | none | 123AB | 001FA to approximately 999KZ | |||
1992 | As 1992 Centennial passenger base, with "UTAH" in white | Centennial | 123AB | 001ZA 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). | ||
2008 to 2023 | As 2007 Ski passenger base | Greatest Snow on Earth / Life Elevated | A12BC | A01AA to E99BY | 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). | ||
2023 - present | As above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies) | E01CZ to E58CZ (as of July 15, 2024) | |||||
2008 - 2023 | As 2007 Arch passenger base | Life Elevated | Z01AA to U99NZ | ||||
2023 - present | As above, but with thinner, squarer characters (using North Carolina dies) | U01RA to U39XT (as of October 28, 2024) | |||||
2017 – present | As 'In God We Trust' passenger base | In God We Trust / United We Stand | ABC1 | AAA0 to AZU0 (as of October 28, 2024) | |||
Temporary | varies | Hand-written date on paper | none | MM-DD-YY | A 00000 to Z 99999, then AA 00000 to DC 09367 (as of November 15, 2024) | Hologram on bottom right valid for 30 days | |
Trailer | 1985 | As 1985 Ski passenger base | Greatest Snow on Earth | 12345 A | 00001 A to approximately 40000 E | ||
1992 | 40001 E to approximately 12000 R | Narrower serial dies. | |||||
2008 | As 2007 Ski passenger base | Greatest Snow on Earth / Life Elevated | 123456A | 000001A to 271735A (as of November 18, 2024) | Issued concurrently. | ||
As 2007 Arch passenger base | Life Elevated | 000001Z to 434773Z (as of November 16, 2024) | |||||
Apportioned Truck | 2008 | As 2007 Ski passenger base | Greatest Snow on Earth / Life Elevated | A000000 | A000000 to A068149 (as of November 19, 2024) | ||
As 2007 Arch passenger base | Life Elevated | Z000000 | Z000000 to Z095872 (as of November 15, 2024) | ||||
Apportioned Trailer | 2008 | As 2007 Ski passenger base | Greatest Snow on Earth / Life Elevated | A000000 | A500000 to A542473 (as of November 22, 2024) | ||
As 2007 Arch passenger base | Life Elevated | Z000000 | Z500000 to Z524843 (as of November 19, 2024) | ||||
Off-Highway Vehicle | January 1, 2023 | Plain Desert Tan base; "UTAH" and plate dies in black (using North Carolina dies) | Off-Highway Vehicle | 1AB23 | 0AA00 to 0FS10 (as of November 17, 2024) | Issued to off-highway vehicles only. These plates CANNOT be personalized. [8] |
Utah currently offers over 60 optional license plates. [9] 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) alongside the generic disabled plate.
Image | Type | First issued | Design | Slogan | Serials issued | Notes |
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Amateur Radio | Amateur Radio | The serial number is the operator's FCC call sign. | ||||
Autism Awareness | Support Autism Awareness | |||||
Boy Scouts of America | Scouting Teaches Values | |||||
Boys and Girls Clubs | Boys & Girls Clubs | |||||
Cancer Research | Changing the DNA of Cancer Care | |||||
Children's Issues | Invest in Children | |||||
Civil Air Patrol | 2019 [10] | Civil Air Patrol | ||||
Children's Heart Disease Awareness | I ❤ CHD Awareness | Approved in 2016. [11] | ||||
Clean Air | Clean Fuel-Clean Air | Plate no longer issues as of July 1, 2011. [12] | ||||
Collegiate - Brigham Young University | Brigham Young University | |||||
Collegiate - Utah State University Eastern (Formerly College of Eastern Utah) | www.ceu.edu | Plate is discontinued. [13] | ||||
Collegiate - Ensign College (Formerly LDS Business College) | Ensign College | |||||
Collegiate - Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake Community College | |||||
Collegiate - Snow College | Snow College | |||||
Collegiate - Southern Utah University | Southern Utah University | |||||
Collegiate - University of Utah (Single U) | The University of Utah | |||||
Collegiate - University of Utah (Double U) | The University of Utah | |||||
Collegiate - Utah State University | Utah State University | |||||
Collegiate - Utah Tech University (Formerly Dixie State University) | Utah Tech University | |||||
Collegiate - Utah Valley University | Utah Valley University | |||||
Collegiate - Weber State University | Weber State University | |||||
Collegiate - Western Governors University | Western Governors University | |||||
Collegiate - Westminster College | Go Griffins | |||||
Disabled Veteran | Disabled Veteran | |||||
Donate Life | Organ, Eye, & Tissue Donation Saves Lives | |||||
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | Emergency Medical Technician | |||||
Farm Vehicle | Farm Vehicle | |||||
Firefighter | Firefighter | |||||
Former Prisoner of War (POW) | Prisoner of War | |||||
Fraternal Initiatic Order | www.utahgrandlodge.org | |||||
Gold Star | Honors Their Sacrifice | |||||
Historic Society | May 2023 – present | white on black, "UTAH" screened at top | none | 0AA000 to 8AN083 (as of November 25, 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. [14] | |
none | 00A00 to 74A04 (as of October 27, 2024 | The motorcycle variant of the Historical Society plate. | ||||
Honorary Consulate | Honorary Consul | |||||
Honoring Heroes | Honoring Heroes Foundation | |||||
Humanitarian Service | 100 Years of Rotary in Utah | |||||
Live On - Suicide Prevention | May 2024 | Prevent Suicide | ||||
Martin Luther King | 2021 [15] | Many Stories, One Utah | ||||
National Basketball Association (NBA) – Utah Jazz | Originally released in 2015, redesigned in 2021. [16] | Take Note | ||||
National Guard | Americans at Their Best | |||||
National Men’s Soccer – Real Salt Lake | Believe | |||||
No More Homeless Pets | Save Them All | |||||
Pearl Harbor Survivor | Pearl Harbor Survivor | |||||
Prostate Cancer Awareness | Screening Saves Lives | Plate no longer issued as of October 1, 2017. [17] | ||||
Public Education Support | I Support Public Education | |||||
Purple Heart/Combat Wounded | Combat Wounded | |||||
Search and Rescue Teams | Search and Rescue Team | |||||
Share the Road | Share the Road | |||||
Snowmobiler | Snowmobiler | |||||
Soil Conservation | Green with Agriculture | |||||
Special Interest Vehicles | Special Interest | |||||
State Legislator | Greatest Snow on Earth | |||||
US Congress | Greatest Snow on Earth | |||||
Utah Housing Opportunity (Realtor) | Protecting Homeownership | |||||
Utah Law Enforcement Memorial | Law Enforcement Memorial | |||||
Veterans - Air Force | Honors Veterans | |||||
Veterans – American Legion | Honors Veterans | |||||
Veterans - Army | Honors Veterans | |||||
Veterans – Coast Guard | Honors Veterans | |||||
Veterans - Marines | Honors Veterans | |||||
Veterans – Navy | Honors Veterans | |||||
Veteran Combat Theater – Air Force Combat Action Medal | Honors Veterans | |||||
Veteran Combat Theater – Army Combat Action Badge | Honors Veterans | |||||
Veteran Combat Theater – Army Combat Infantry Badge | Honors Veterans | |||||
Veteran Combat Theater – Marine & Navy Combat Action Ribbon | Honors Veterans | |||||
Vintage Vehicle | Vintage Vehicle | |||||
Wildlife - Eagle | I Support Wildlife | Plate no longer issued as of November 1, 2017. [18] | ||||
Wildlife - Elk | I Support Wildlife | |||||
Wildlife - Great Blue Heron | I Support Wildlife | |||||
Wildlife - Kestrel | I Support Wildlife | |||||
Wildlife - Mule Deer | I Support Wildlife | |||||
Wildlife - Trout | I Support Wildlife | |||||
Women's Suffrage | 2018 [19] | First to Vote | ||||
Zion National Park | Originally released in 2009, [20] redesigned in 2022. [21] | zionpark.org | ||||
Most special types | 2008 | dark blue on white | varies | |||
Image | Type | Dates issued | Design | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
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2002 Winter Olympics | 1998 – June 30, 2002 | black on multicolored | 123A4 | 000A0 to approximately 950S4 |
Plates with the bolder dies have been spotted using the 'M' and 'W' dies being stamped incorrectly. In this image, [22] the 'W' die in V62 0BW was stamped with an upside down 'M' die. This has been spotted on a variety of serial sequences throughout the years.
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The U.S. state of New Jersey first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1903. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1908, when the state began to issue 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.
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The U.S. state of New Mexico first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1912. As of 2024, plates are issued by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department through its Motor Vehicle Division. Only rear plates have been required since 1961.
The U.S. state of Colorado first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1913. As of 2024, plates are issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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The U.S. state of North Dakota first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1911. As of 2024, plates are issued by the North Dakota Department of Transportation 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.
The U.S. state of Ohio first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1908, although several cities within the state issued their own license plates from as early as 1902.
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The U.S. state of Rhode Island first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1904. Plates are currently issued by the Rhode Island Department of Revenue 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 U.S. state of South Dakota first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1913, when the state began to issue plates.
The U.S. state of Vermont first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1905. As of 2022, plates are issued by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), associated with the Vermont Agency of Transportation. Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers.
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.
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.