Vehicle registration plates of Alaska

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Since 1921, the U.S. state of Alaska has issued license plates for vehicles registered there.

State law requires two license plates, one on the front and on on the rear, to be displayed on a motor vehicle, with the exception of motorcycles and trailers. Only the rear plate is required to be stickered.[1]

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[edit] Currently valid passenger baseplates

All plates issued since 1981 remain valid with proper validation. The current 50th Anniversary of Statehood plates will be issued from January 2nd, 2008 until December 31st, 2009.[2]

Image First issued Description Slogan Serial format Serials issued Notes
1981 blue on reflective yellow with screened flag graphic in center The Last Frontier ABC-123 BAA-000 to DIJ-999
1997 black on reflective white and yellow gradient with screened mountain scene Gold Rush Centennial ABC 123 DJY-000 to ERT-999
2005 blue on reflective yellow with embossed flag graphic in center The Last Frontier ABC-123 ERU-000 to FGE-999
2007 blue on multicolored gradient with screened anniversary logo at left Celebrating Statehood 1959-2009 ABC123 FGF000 to present available as personalized plates

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[edit] Non-passenger and specialty plates

Alaska offers a variety of optional plates that motorists may display upon the payment of an additional fee as well as non-passenger plate types that are displayed on vehicles for specialized uses.[4]

Image Type First issued Serial format Notes
Amateur Radio call sign
Charitable Exempt
Church Exempt
Children's Trust KID 123
123 KID
Collector's Car HA 123
Disabled Person HAB 123
Disabled Veteran DAV 123
Ex-Prisoner of War POW 123
Farm Vehicle 1234 FA "Farm" legend.
Gold Star Family
Historic Vehicle HA 123
Iditarod
I Support Our Veterans 2007 Available in personalized format.
National Guard VAB 123
Personalized - Passenger Three different designs.
Prince William Sound Community College PWS 123
Purple Heart VPH 123
Support Our Troops! 2008 Available in personalized format.
University of Alaska Anchorage UAA 123 Available in personalized format.
University of Alaska Fairbanks UAF 123 Available in personalized format.
University of Alaska Southeast UAS 123
Veteran - Air Force VAB 123
Veteran - Army VAB 123
Veteran - Coast Guard VAB 123
Veteran - Marine Corps VAB 123
Veteran - Navy VAB 123

[edit] History

Main article: History of vehicle registration plates of Alaska

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.state.ak.us/dmv/plates/index.htm Alaska DMV License Plates
  2. ^ http://www.state.ak.us/dmv/plates/index.htm Alaska DMV License Plates
  3. ^ http://www.akplates.org Royce's Alaskan License Plates
  4. ^ http://www.state.ak.us/dmv/plates/index.htm Alaska DMV License Plates

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