History of vehicle registration plates of Delaware

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Main article: Vehicle registration plates of Delaware

The U.S. state of Delaware first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1909.

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[edit] Passenger plates 1942 to present

All plates issued since 1942 can still be used in Delaware with current stickers. Authorized reproductions of porcelain enamel license plates can be obtained through a private vendor[1]], provided they fall within the state's guidelines.

Image First issued Description Slogan Serial format Serials issued Notes
1942 white on black none 12♦3451 1 to 869992 5.5"x9.5" in porcelain enamel
renewed with metal tabs
authorized modern reproductions allowed
1952 reflective silver numbers riveted on black aluminum none 123456 (variable number of digits) 1 to 9999992 plates vaired in size:
5-digit 9.5 x 5.5 in
6 digit 11 x 5.5 in
renewed with metal tabs
1956 reflective silver numbers riveted on black aluminum The First State 1234561 1 to 9999992 first plate in federally mandated 6 x 12 in size
renewed with metal tabs
1958 reflective gold numbers riveted on dark blue The First State 1234561 1 to 9999992 renewed with metal tabs
1962 gold on dark blue The First State 1234561 1 to 9999992

1969 gold on dark blue with gold border The First State 1234561 1 to 9999992 Several variations of the font used for the serial exist

Some replacement plates have riveted numbers.

Notes:
1. Variable number of digits
2 The state recycles numbers, so they can be found on any base.

[edit] Non-passenger plates

Image Type Description Slogan Serial format Serials issued Notes
Pleasure/Commercial gold on dark blue with gold border The First State PC123456 Issued to station wagons and sport utility vehicles.

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.dehistoricplate.com/ Delaware Historic Plate Company

[edit] External links

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