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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. [2]
Formats for license plate numbers are consistent within the state. For example, Delaware is able to use six-digit all-numeric serials because of its low population. Several states, particularly those with higher populations, use seven-character formats of three letters and four digits, including 1ABC234 in California, 1234ABC in Kansas and ABC-1234 (with or without a space or dash) in Georgia ...
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 2025, plates are issued by the Utah State Tax Commission through its Division of Motor Vehicles. Only rear plates are required for ...
State law limits the number of fundraising plates (excluding universities) available at one time to 20, and 14 are currently in production. [15] Each is currently made with the Pure Michigan base, with an emblem to the serial's left, and a 5-character serial format; prior to 2013, they were made with the 2007-2013 passenger base.
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. [5]
Serial format Serials issued Notes 1950 Embossed black serial on unpainted aluminum plate with border line; month of expiration, "OREGON" and "50" or "51" at top none: 123-456 1 to 710-000 Monthly staggered registration introduced. Dated plates were generally issued to existing registrants, while all undated plates were issued to new registrants.
Two-letter serial format introduced in months where serials in the one-letter format had been exhausted. Revalidated for 1956 with yellow tabs. Late plates and remakes measured 6" x 12". 1957–58 Embossed black serial on golden yellow plate; "WIS" at top left; month of expiration and "57" at top right "AMERICA'S DAIRYLAND" centered at bottom ...
Massachusetts was the first U.S. state to issue license plates on September 1, 1903, to Frederick Tudor. [1] Plates are currently issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). On November 12, 2019, Massachusetts became the final state to issue temporary license plates (designated as type PAS, subtype TP), which can be printed at ...