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Private/Passenger

Private/Passenger license plates

Plate History

1905 - 1929 (1) Porcelain

1930 - 1949

(1) Windshield sticker extends the legal use of 1932 license plate to August 1st, 1933
(2) Windshield sticker extends the legal use of 1933 license plate to August 1st, 1934
(3) Windshield sticker extends the legal use of 1941 license plate to September 1st, 1942
(4) Windshield sticker extends the legal use of 1942 license plate to March 1st, 1944
(5) The background color of the 1936 plate may appear gray, tan, mauve, or light rose depending on the viewing angle (Donald Barnum)
(FY) Full Year Plate
(HY) Half Year Plate

1950 - 1969

Non-Passenger/Other

Non-Passenger/Other license plates

Native Americans

Native Americans license plates
The state issues one tax exempt rear plate for use on vehicles owned by tribal governments.

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Military Related

Military Related license plates

Special Interest

Special Interest license plates
Special Interest license plates
Special Interest license plates
Special Interest license plates
Special Interest license plates
Special Interest license plates
Special Interest license plates

State Information

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