Vehicle registration plates of Mississippi

The U.S. state of Mississippi first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1912. Since then, the state has gone through a variety of license plate designs and currently has several different designs for passenger, non-passenger, and optional-issue plates.

Passenger baseplates

1912 to 1976

In 1956, the U.S. states and Canadian provinces came to an agreement with the Automobile Manufacturers Association that fixed the size for license plates for vehicles, except those for motorcycles, at six inches in height by twelve inches in width, with standardized mounting holes. The 1955 (dated 1956) issue was the first Mississippi license plate that complied with these standards.

Dates issued	Design	Serial format	Serials issued	Notes
1912	Embossed black on white; vertical "1912" and "MISS" at left and right respectively	1234		First state issue. Local municipalities had issued license plates earlier.
1913	As 1912 base, but with "1913" at right	1234
1914–18	Embossed black on white; vertical "MISS" at right	12345	1 to approximately 44500
1919	Embossed light green on black; vertical "1919" and "MISS" at left and right respectively	12345	1 to approximately 60000
1920	Embossed white on maroon with border line; vertical "1920" and "MISS" at left and right respectively	12345	1 to approximately 65000
1921	Embossed red on white with border line; vertical "1921" and "MISS" at left and right respectively	12345	1 to approximately 64500
1922	Embossed black on light green with border line; vertical "1922" and "MISS" at left and right respectively	12345	1 to approximately 77000
1923	Embossed yellow on black with border line; vertical "1923" and "MISS" at left and right respectively	123456	1 to approximately 107000
1924	Embossed white on dark blue with border line; vertical "1924" and "MISS" at left and right respectively	123456	1 to approximately 133000
1925	Embossed black on golden yellow with border line; vertical "1925" and "MISS" at left and right respectively	123-456	1 to approximately 177-000
1926	Embossed white on dark green with border line; vertical "1926" and "MISS" at left and right respectively	123-456	1 to approximately 207-000
1927	Embossed yellow on navy blue with border line; "MISS. 1927" centered at bottom	123-456	1 to approximately 235-000
1928	Embossed white on black with border line; "MISS. 1928" centered at bottom	123-456	1 to approximately 249-000
1929	Embossed white on maroon with border line; "MISS-1929" centered at bottom	123-456	1 to approximately 279-000
1930	Embossed red on dark blue with border line; "MISS-1930" centered at bottom	123-456	1 to approximately 283-000
1931	Embossed white on orange with border line; "MISS 1931" centered at bottom	123-456	1 to approximately 245-000
1932	Embossed golden yellow on black with border line; "MISS-1932" centered at bottom	123-456	1 to approximately 221-000
1933	Embossed white on dark green with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter and "33" stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively	123-456	1 to approximately 120-000
1934	Embossed white on black with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter and "34" stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively	123-456	1 to approximately 149-000
1935	Embossed orange on black with border line; "MISS." centered at top; "35" and tax code letter stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively	123-456	1 to approximately 152-000
1936	Embossed white on black with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter and "36" stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively	123-456	1 to approximately 164-000
1937	Embossed white on green with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter at top left and "37" at top right	123-456	1 to approximately 170-000
1938	Embossed white on dark blue with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter at top left and "38" at top right	123-456	300-001 to approximately 491-000	Issued only from January 1 through October 31, 1938.
1938–39	Embossed black on yellow with border line; "MISS." centered at top; "19" at top left and "39" at top right	123-456	300-001 to approximately 506-000
1939–40	Embossed yellow on black with border line; "MISS." centered at top; "19" at top left and "40" at top right	123-456	700-001 to approximately 892-000
1940–41	Embossed white on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-41" at top	123-456	100-001 to approximately 318-000
1941–42	Embossed yellow on dark blue with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-42" at top	123-456	400-001 to approximately 643-000
1942–43	Embossed orange on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-43" at top	123-456	600-001 to approximately 815-000	Due to wartime metal shortages, some 1943 plates were over-stamped on previously-used license plates, and the old embossed letters and numbers are still partially visible under the new paint.
1943–44	Embossed white on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-44" at top	123-456	700-001 to approximately 898-000	Due to wartime metal shortages, some 1944 plates were over-stamped on previously-used license plates, and the old embossed letters and numbers are still partially visible under the new paint.
1944–45	Embossed yellow on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-45" at top	123-456	500-001 to approximately 700-000	Due to wartime metal shortages, some 1945 plates were over-stamped on previously-used license plates, and the old embossed letters and numbers are still partially visible under the new paint.
1945–46	Embossed white on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-46" at top	123-456	200-001 to approximately 411-000
1946–47	Embossed yellow on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-47" at top	123-456	500-001 to approximately 735-000
1947–48	Embossed white on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-48" at top	123-456
1948–49	Embossed orange on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-49" at top	123-456
1949–50	Embossed black on yellow with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-50" at top	123-456
1950–51	Embossed yellow on black with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456		First use of the full state name.
1951–52	Embossed white on dark green with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1952–53	Embossed maroon on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1953–54	Embossed white on black with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1954–55	Embossed white on blue with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1955–56	Embossed yellow on black with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1956–57	Embossed white on dark green with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1957–58	Embossed black on golden yellow with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1958–59	Embossed dark green on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1959–60	Embossed red on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1960–61	Embossed black on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	123-456
1961–62	Embossed maroon on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	^A₁₂ 1234
1962–63	Embossed blue on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	12-3456 A-12345
1963–64	Embossed red on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	12-3456
1964–65	Embossed white on blue with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	12-3456
1965–66	Embossed blue on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	12-3456
1966–67	Embossed white on black with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	12-3456
1967–68	Embossed black on beige with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	12-3456 12A 345
1968–69	Embossed white on brown with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	1A 12345 10A12345	Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
1969–70	Embossed blue on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	1A 12345 10A12345	Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
1970–71	Embossed green on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	1A 12345 10A12345	Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
1971–72	Embossed green on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	1A 12345 10A12345	Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
1972–73	Embossed red on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	1A 12345 10A12345	Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
1973–74	Embossed blue on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	ABC 123 123 ABC	Coded by weight class (A)	The 123 ABC serial format was used in the five largest counties (Hinds, Harrison, Jackson, Washington and Lauderdale); this practice continued until the cessation of weight classes in 1976.
1974–75	Embossed red on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	ABC 123 123 ABC	Coded by weight class (A)
1975–76	Embossed maroon on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively	ABC 123 123 ABC	Coded by weight class (A)

1976 to present

Dates issued	Design	Slogan	Serial format	Serials issued	Notes
1976–81	Embossed red numbers on reflective white plate with border line; green magnolia graphic screened in the center; "MISSISSIPPI" screened in green italic serifed letters centered at top; county name embossed in red block letters centered at bottom	The Hospitality State	ABC 123	Issued in blocks by county	First graphic plate; staggered registration also introduced. Awarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 1977 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the first time Mississippi was so honored. Some plates had the magnolia graphic in a darker shade of green.
1981–87	Embossed dark blue numbers on reflective white plate; "MISSISSIPPI" screened in red stylized serifed letters centered at top; county name embossed in dark blue block letters centered at bottom	none	ABC 123	Issued in blocks by county	Wide dies.
1987–92		none	1ABC123	1AAA001 to approximately 1FNJ999	Narrow dies reintroduced. The initial '1' indicated the passenger class of plates.
1992–97	Embossed dark blue numbers on reflective gradient sky blue and white plate; "MISSISSIPPI" screened in blue stylized serifed letters centered at top; county name embossed in dark blue block letters centered at bottom	none	ABC 123	Issued in blocks by county	Awarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 1992 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the second time Mississippi was so honored.
1997–2002	Embossed dark green numbers on reflective gradient yellow, white and green plate; magnolia graphic screened in the center; "MISSISSIPPI" screened in dark green stylized serifed letters centered at top; county name embossed in dark green block letters centered at bottom	none	ABC 123	Issued in blocks by county
2002 – October 2007	Retained the script "Mississippi" design in use since the 1980s, and set it in dark green against a background of trees and water, which represent the large wooded areas of the state and the location of Mississippi on the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Like the preceding issue, it also displayed a magnolia in the center of the license plate, visible between the "123 ABC" registration scheme of numbers and letters. The registration and the county name were embossed in dark green.	none	123 ABC	Issued in blocks by county
October 2007 – October 2012	Featuring an image of the Biloxi Light at the center of the plate, on a multicolored background depicting a yellow sunrise behind the lighthouse.	none	ABC 123	Issued in blocks by county	Awarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 2007 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the third time Mississippi was so honored.
October 2012 – 2017	Featuring an image of a guitar, white background with blue lines from the bottom of the plate. State name printed at the top in blue, county name stamped at the bottom. Continues use of the classic "Mississippi" design that has been in use since the 1980s.	Birthplace of America's Music / Celebrating Mississippi's Creative Culture	ABC 123	Issued in blocks by county

County coding

County	Letter blocks beginning with
County	1976–87	1992–97	1997–2002	2002–07	2007–present
Adams	AA		WN	AD	AD, AE
Alcorn	AH-AJ		WG		AL, AC
Amite		AN	WD	AM	AM
Attala			WA		AT, AA
Benton			VY		BE
Bolivar					BR, BV (Cleveland) BL (Rosedale)
Calhoun	BL	BL			CA, CN
Carroll	BT		VK, VL		CR
Chickasaw	BV	BX			CH
Choctaw					CT
Claiborne			TZ		CB
Clarke			TW		CK, CL
Clay			TM		CY
Coahoma	CK, CL	CL			CM
Copiah		CS			CP, CQ
Covington			SV		CV, CW
DeSoto	DB, DC		SM, SN, SP	DA-DH	DA-DZ
Forrest		DK	RY-SA		FR-FT
Franklin					FN
George					GE, GF
Greene		EB	RM		GR
Grenada			RK		GN, GA
Hancock	EX	EJ	RC		KA-KD
Harrison	FP	EM	PD-PP	HR-HX	HA-HH (Gulfport) HI-HK (Biloxi)
Hinds	GG, GH		NS		HN-HW (Jackson) HX-HZ (Raymond)
Holmes					HL
Humphreys		HJ	MZ		HM
Issaquena					IS
Itawamba	IT				IT, IW
Jackson	JA	HS, HT	MJ	JI-JM	JG-JM
Jasper			LV		JA (Paulding) JB (Bay Springs)
Jefferson			LP		JF
Jefferson Davis			LM		JD
Jones		JW	LC, LD		JN (Ellisville) JP-JR (Laurel)
Kemper			LA		KM
Lafayette	KL		KW	LX-LZ	LX-LZ
Lamar			KR	LL	LL-LN
Lauderdale	KV-KY	KS-KV	KG-KK	LD	LA-LD
Lawrence					LW
Leake	LJ		KB		LJ, LK
Lee	LN, LO	LM	JY		LE-LH
Leflore	LX				LR, LS
Lincoln			JH, JJ	LI, LJ	LI, LP, LQ
Lowndes	MJ, MK		JD		LT-LV
Madison		MY	HW	MC	MA-MF
Marion		NC	HK		MN, MP
Marshall	ND		HF		MQ-MS
Monroe	NH, NI		GZ, HA		MJ-ML
Montgomery	NM, NN				MT
Neshoba	NP	NT	GS		NE, NF
Newton			GN		NV, NW
Noxubee	NZ	PA	GL		NX
Oktibbeha	OK	PD, PE	GA		KT, KU
Panola	PA	PH, PJ			PA, PB (Batesville) PC (Sardis)
Pearl River			FR, FS	PR	PR-PU
Perry			FN		PE
Pike	PN			PK, PL	PK-PM
Pontotoc	PV	RC	FB		PN, PP, PQ
Prentiss	PW, PX	RF	EX		PW, PX
Quitman	RA	RJ	EV	QT	QT
Rankin	RK	RL	EE-EL	RA	RA-RZ
Scott		SB	DZ, EA		SC, SD
Sharkey	SF		DX		SH
Simpson	SH		DR		SP, SR
Smith			DH		SM, SN
Stone	SP	SP	DD		ST, SU
Sunflower	SS		CX		SF, SG
Tallahatchie		TA			TL
Tate		TG	CN, CP	TA, TB	TA, TB
Tippah	TJ		CJ, CK	TP	TP, TQ
Tishomingo	TN	TP	CE		TS, TT
Tunica					TN
Union	UN				UN, UP
Walthall	WA		BP		WL, WM
Warren	WC, WD		BH		WA-WD
Washington			AZ		WS-WW
Wayne	WV		AW		WY, WZ
Webster	WY	WS	AT		WE
Wilkinson			AN		WK
Winston	XW	WX			WN, WP
Yalobusha	YJ		AG		YL
Yazoo			AA		YZ, YA
Rental car		AR, AS	WR, WS	WR	WR

Non-passenger types

Image	Type	First issued	Design	Slogan	Serial format	Serials issued	Notes
	Disabled Person				DB A1234

Optional types

Image	Type	First issued	Design	Serial format	Serials issued	Notes
	Mississippi University for Women			12W34

References

External links

Mississippi license plates 1969-present

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