Vehicle registration plates of New Jersey
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Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox vehicle registration plate The U.S. state of New Jersey first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1903. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1908, when the state began to issue plates.[1]
since 2024[update]Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., plates are issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers.
Validation
In 1999 the state tried re-validating plates with stickers, but that scheme ended in 2004 with stickers issued to expire in 2005. Some non-passenger plates stickers extended to 2010 with stickers issued to expire in 2011 (2014 for trailer plates only). Since then passenger and non-passenger plates have been re-validated with just the registration card issued to the driver.
Passenger baseplates
1908 to 1958
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 Script error: No such module "convert". in height by Script error: No such module "convert". in width, with standardized mounting holes.[2] The first New Jersey license plate that complied with these standards was a modification of the 1952 plate, introduced in 1956.
No slogans were used on passenger plates during the period covered by this subsection.
| Image | First issued | Design | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1908 | Cream-colored serial digits on individual dark blue flat metal panels inserted into metal frame; "N.J.", lead seal and "08" on single panel inserted at right | 12345 | 38001 to approximately 50500, plus reissues of pre-state serials | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1909 | White serial on black porcelain plate; "N.J", aluminum seal and "09" at right | 12345 | 1 to approximately 24000 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1910 | Black serial on bright orange porcelain plate; "N.J", aluminum seal and "10" at left | 12345 | 1 to approximately 30000 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1911 | Red serial on gray porcelain plate; "N.J", aluminum seal and "11" at right | 12345 | 1 to approximately 38000 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1912 | Yellow serial on blue porcelain plate; "N.J", aluminum seal and "12" at left | 12345 | 1 to approximately 44000 | |
| File:1913 New Jersey passenger license plate.jpg | 1913 | Red serial on white porcelain plate; "N.J", aluminum seal and "13" at right | 12345 | 1 to approximately 50000 | |
| File:1914-NJ-License-Plate.jpg | 1914 | White serial on red porcelain plate; "N.J", aluminum seal and "14" at left | 12345 | 1 to approximately 61000 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1915 | White serial on green porcelain plate; "N.J", aluminum seal and "15" at right | 12345 | 1 to approximately 78000 | |
| File:1916-NJ-License-Plate.JPG | 1916 | Embossed white serial on brown plate; "NJ 16" at left | 12345 | 1 to 99999 | |
| A1234 | A1 to approximately A6800 | ||||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1917 | Embossed white serial on blue plate; "NJ 17" at right | 12345 | 1 to 99999 | |
| A1234 | A, B, N and O series; X1 to approximately X1900 | ||||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1918 | Embossed blue serial on white plate; "N.J.-1918" centered at top | 123456 | 1 to approximately 149500 | |
| 1919_New_Jersey_passenger_license_plate.jpg | 1919 | Embossed white serial on gray plate; "N.J.−1919" centered at top | 123456 | 1 to approximately 175500 | |
| Photograph of a surviving 1920 license plate | 1920 | Embossed white serial on brick red plate; "N.J.−1920" centered at top | 123456 | 1 to approximately 212500 | |
| File:1921 New Jersey license plate.jpg | 1921 | Embossed white serial on forest green plate; "N.J.−1921" centered at top | 123456 | 1 to approximately 247500 | |
| File:1922 New Jersey Vehicle Registration Plate.jpg | 1922 | Embossed white serial on black plate; "N.J.−1922" centered at top | 123456 | 1 to approximately 258500 | |
| File:1923 New Jersey Vehicle Registration Plate.jpg | 1923 | Embossed orange serial on black plate; "N.J.—23" centered at top | 123456 | 1 to approximately 331500 | |
| 1924 New Jersey Vehicle Registration Plate | 1924 | Embossed white serial on red plate; "N.J.−1924" centered at top | 123456 | 1 to approximately 400000 | |
| File:New Jersey 1925 license plate.jpg | 1925 | Embossed silver serial on midnight blue plate; "N.J.—25" centered at top | 123456 | 1 to approximately 460500 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1926 | Embossed white serial on orange plate; "N.J.−1926" centered at top | A12345 1E2345 |
County-coded | Essex County used E in the second position following E99999; this practice continued through 1930.[3] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1927 | Embossed white serial on green plate; "N.J.−27." centered at top | A12345 1E2345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | Serifs added to letters in serials for better readability. O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". code replaced Q code in Ocean County. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1928 | Embossed white serial on light blue plate; "N.J.−1928" centered at top | A12345 1E2345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1929 | Embossed white serial on black plate; "N.J.−29." centered at top | A12345 1E2345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1930 | Embossed white serial on gray plate; "N.J.−1930" centered at top | A12345 1E2345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1931 | Embossed white serial on red plate; "N.J.−31." centered at top | A12345 1/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | 1/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1001 onwards issued in Essex County following E99999; this practice continued through 1938. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1932 | Embossed white serial on black plate; "N.J.−1932." centered at top | A12345 1/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | |
| File:1933 NJ passenger plate.jpg | 1933 | Embossed orange serial on black plate; "N.J.−'33." centered at top | A12345 1/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1934 | Embossed light green serial on black plate; "N.J.−1934" centered at top | A12345 1/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1935 | Embossed silver serial on black plate; "N.J.−'35." centered at top | A12345 1/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1936 | Embossed bright orange serial on black plate; "N.J.−1936" centered at top | A12345 1/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1937 | Embossed light green serial on black plate; "N.J.−'37." centered at top | A12345 1/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | |
| File:1938 New Jersey license plate.jpg | 1938 | Embossed silver serial on black plate; "N.J.−1938" centered at top | A12345 1/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 1/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 O/NScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12345 |
County-coded | 1/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1001 onwards issued in Bergen County following B99999. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1939 | Embossed bright orange serial on black plate; vertical "NJ 39" at right | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | For each two-letter code, the numbers 100 to 999 were issued, followed by 10A through 99Z (omitting G, I, O and Q).[3] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1940 | Embossed light green serial on black plate; vertical "NJ 40" at right | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1941 | Embossed white serial on black plate; "N.J. '41" roughly centered at bottom | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | |
| File:1942 NJ license plate.jpg | 1942 | Embossed yellow serial on black plate; "N.J. 1942" roughly centered at bottom | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | Revalidated for 1943 with white-on-black tabs, due to metal conservation for World War II. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1944 | Embossed black serial on straw-colored plate; "N.J. '44" roughly centered at bottom | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | Only rear plates issued due to ongoing metal conservation. Issuance of front plates resumed in 1947. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1945 | Embossed blue serial on straw-colored plate; "N.J. 1945" at bottom, offset to right | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | |
| File:New Jersey License Plate 1946.jpg | 1946 | Embossed black serial on straw-colored plate; "N.J. '46" centered at top | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1947 | Embossed blue serial on straw-colored plate; "N.J. 1947" at bottom, offset to right | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1948 | Embossed black serial on straw-colored plate; "N.J. '48" centered at top | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | |
| File:1949 New Jersey license plate.JPG | 1949 | Embossed straw-colored serial on black plate; "N.J. 1949" at bottom, offset to right | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | |
| File:1950 New Jersey license plate.jpg | 1950 | As 1948 base, but with "N.J. '50" at top | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | |
| File:New Jersey 1951 license plate - Number NW 71 N.jpg | 1951 | As 1949 base, but with "N.J. 1951" at bottom | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12A |
County-coded (A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".) | |
| File:1954 New Jersey license plate.jpg File:1956 New Jersey passenger license plate.jpg |
1952 | Embossed orange lettering on black plate with border line; "N. 52 J." embossed at bottom. | A/B 123 A/B 12A A/B A12 A/B 1A2 A/B 1234 |
Coded by county (A/B) | Revalidated for 1953, 1954 (shown in photo), 1955 and 1956 (also shown in photo) with tabs (Passenger) 1957, 1958, 1959, and 1960 with tabs (Non-Passenger). |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | 1957 | As above but changed to 6" x 12" size, and with stacked "NJ" embossed at right | A/B 1234 | Coded by county (A/B) | Revalidated for 1958 with windshield stickers. The older 1952 plates (by now dated "56") were also validated with windshield stickers. |
1959 to present
All passenger plates from 1959 until present are still valid, provided they have been continuously registered. It is also possible to have a serial from an older plate remade on a plate of a newer design.[4]
| Image | First issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:1959 New Jersey.jpg | 1959 | Embossed black serial on non-reflective buff plate; "N.J." centered at top | "GARDEN STATE" centered at bottom | ABC-123 | AAA-100 to RHZ-999 | Letter Q not used in serials, and 'D', 'O', 'T' and 'X' series reserved for Dealer, Omnibus, Trailer and Commercial plates respectively.[5] This practice continued until late 1992. |
| File:1970 New Jersey license plate.jpg | 1969 | As above, but reflective | RIA-100 to SZZ-999 | Experimental plates. | ||
| File:1959 New Jersey.jpg | 1970 | As above, but non-reflective as from 1959–69 | UAA-100 to YZZ-999 | 'Z' series initially reserved for Commercial plates; issued 1985 on blue base (below).[5] | ||
| File:1973 New Jersey license plate.jpg | 1973 | 123-ABC | 100-AAA to 999-HBZ | |||
| File:1977 New Jersey License Plate.jpg | 1977 | As above, but with "NEW JERSEY" centered at top | 100-HCA to 999-KZZ | First use of the full state name on passenger plates. | ||
| File:1979 New Jersey license plate.jpg | 1979 | Embossed buff serial with state-shaped separator on non-reflective medium blue plate; "NEW JERSEY" centered at top | "GARDEN STATE" centered at bottom | 123-ABC | 100-LAA to 999-ZZZ | |
| File:1985 New Jersey license plate.jpg | 1985 | ABC-123 | ZAA-100 to ZZZ-999 | |||
| File:New Jersey license plate, 1986.png | 1985 | ABC-12D | AAA-10A to HZZ-99Z | I and O not used as suffix letters in this serial format (in addition to Q).[3] | ||
| File:1992 New Jersey sample license plate.jpg | late 1992 | Embossed black serial on reflective yellow to gradient white plate; "New Jersey" screened in black centered at top; black outlines for registration stickers at top corners | "Garden State" screened in black centered at bottom | ABC1234 | AAA1000 to ADJ9999 | Letters I, O and Q not used in serials; this practice continues today.[3] |
| File:1997 New Jersey.jpg | spring 1993 | As above, but with state-shaped separator added to serial | AB-123C | BA-100A to ZY-999Z | 'D', 'H', 'T' and 'X' series reserved for Dealer, Handicapped, Trailer and Commercial plates respectively, and 'S' series for optional Shore to Please plate.[6] 'A' series used on Apportioned plates from 1996 onwards. | |
| File:NJ 2007.jpg | May 1999 | ABC-12D | JAA-10A to SZZ-99Z; UAA-10A to VZT-99Z |
'T' series reserved for Trailer plates. Between 2001 and 2004, plates used Avery reflective sheeting instead of 3M reflective sheeting. | ||
| File:New Jersey 2008.jpg | mid 2007 | As above, but without black outlines at top corners | VZU-10A to WZZ-99Z; YAA-10A to ZZZ-99Z |
'X' series reserved for Commercial and Farmer plates. | ||
| File:New Jersey 2011 license plate.jpg | July 2010 | As above, but with security threads added to center of plate | A12-BCD | A10-AAA to T99-EEK[7] | ||
| File:F92-PEE.JPG | April 2014 | As above, but with serial and separator screened rather than embossed | A10-EFF to Z99-SZZ; A10-UAA to F54-VXS (as of June 22, 2025)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[8] |
'T' series reserved for Trailer plates. |
Courtesy plates
Courtesy plates have been issued to individuals with political connections since 1920. The current serial formats on these plates consist of three letters followed or preceded by a number between 1 and 20. On standard courtesy plates the first letter is a county code, the second letter is the first initial of the vehicle owner's name, and the third letter is the initial of the last name of the vehicle owner. Courtesy plates may also be personalized, with all three letters making up the owner's initials.
Courtesy plates can be used on several types of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles and historic vehicles. They must be approved by a NJ State Senator from the applicant's election district prior to being submitted to the MVC.[9] The staff for the applicant's senator must also get approval from the state senator from the county that corresponds to the first letter on the plate being requested. The letter Q cannot be used on these plates, and D, O, T, and X cannot be used as the first letter.[3]
Courtesy plate county codes 1959 to present
| Letter | County |
|---|---|
| A | Atlantic |
| B | Bergen |
| C | Camden |
| E | Essex |
| F | Ocean |
| G | Gloucester |
| H | Hudson |
| I | Hunterdon |
| J | Salem |
| K | Middlesex |
| L | Morris |
| M | Monmouth |
| N | Burlington |
| P | Passaic |
| R | Mercer |
| S | Somerset |
| U | Union |
| V | Sussex |
| W | Warren |
| Y | Cumberland |
| Z | Cape May |
Current plate types
All bases of all classes of plates from 1959 to present are still valid for display in New Jersey.[10]
Non-Passenger
| Image | Type | First issued | Current serial format | Previous serial formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Ambulance | July 1, 2014 | OA-123A | OA-1234 | Ambulances used Commercial and No Fee plates prior to July 2014. Current highest serial seen: OA-204A (on March 7, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Apportioned | June 1996 | AB-123C | Issued to trucks and buses weighing at least 13 tons. Serials became screened at AS-100A. Current highest serial seen: AZ-456D (on July 9, 2024).[11] | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Autocycle | October 2017 | A1B2C | Issued to three-wheeled motorcycles. | |
| File:NJ commercial license plate XCJ-S77.jpg | Commercial | 1918 | XBC-D12 | XBC-123 XB-1234 X-12345 X1B-234 XBC-12D XB-12CD XBC1234 X12-B34 X-1234B XB-123C |
Serials XYA-100 through XZZ-999 and XYA-10A through XZZ-99Z reserved for Farmer plates. Current serial format began mid-2012; serials became screened at XCW-A10. Current highest serial seen: XPW-E89 (on June 28, 2024).[11] Vanity variants also issued. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Commercial Motorcycle | 1962 | XB123 | Infrequently issued. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Commuter Van | 1982 | CV12345 | CV-1234 | Issued to airport vans and ride-share vehicles. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Dealer Temporary | 1953 | DL-123 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Dealer Transporter | c. 1970 | DTT-12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". DTT |
Issued to new vehicles being transported from manufacturers to dealers. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Driving School | 2019 | DS-1234 | ||
| File:Nj new.jpg | Equipment In Transit | 1949 | 12-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".-AB | A-12-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". AB-12-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Issued to construction vehicles, in groups of five (each plate in the group is distinguished by the small number in its serial, between 1 and 5). Issued annually through 1962. |
| File:NJ 2004 Farm Use.jpg | Farm Use | 1941 | GB-12C | F-1234 F-B123 F-B12C FB-12C FB12345 |
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| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Handicapped | 1977 | 1234H/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | H1234 1234H H/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 |
International Symbol of Access at left. Serials became screened at around H/ZScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".9000. Current highest serial seen: 9871H/KScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". (on June 8, 2024).[11] Vanity variants also issued. |
| File:NJ 2000 Historic.jpg | Historic | 1964 | 12345QQ | QQ-A123 123A-QQ QQ-1234 1234-QQ QQ12345 |
Issued to vehicles that are at least 25 years old and are used for exhibition purposes. Serials became screened at around 29000QQ. Current highest serial seen: 75350QQ (on May 26, 2024).[11] Vanity and Courtesy variants also issued, with serial preceded by stacked Q/Q prefix. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Historic Motorcycle | 1976 | Q1234 | Serials became screened at around Q7000. Current highest serial seen: Q9893 (on May 24, 2023).[11] | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Hotel Bus | 2014 | OH-1234 | Issued to small buses transporting passengers to and from hotels. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | In Transit Empty | 1977 | 12-ZB | ZB-12 | Issued to trucks and trailers that are empty when transported. Serials became screened at 10-ZG. Current highest serial seen: 67-ZJ (on October 9, 2022).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Jitney | July 1, 2014 | OJ-1234 | Issued to small buses for urban transport. These buses used Omnibus plates prior to July 2014. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Limousine | late 2000 | OL1234A | Replaced Livery plate. Serials began at OL1000D and became screened at OL1000K. Current highest serial seen: OL9790K (on May 20, 2024).[11] Vanity variants also issued, with serial of owner's choice preceded by stacked O/L prefix. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Mobility Assistance Vehicle | July 1, 2014 | OM-1234 | Issued to vehicles transporting handicapped individuals. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Moped | 1983 | 1A2B3 | Current highest serial seen: 3G2F2 (on February 11, 2024).[11] | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Motorcycle | 1912 | 1ABC2 | AB123 123AB A123B A1234 1234A |
Issued annually through 1960. Current serial format began 2009; serials became screened at around 2ZFA1. Current highest serial seen: 5VYV5 (on July 12, 2024).[11] Vanity and Courtesy variants also issued. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Motorcycle Dealer | c. 1926 | 12-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".DB | DB12-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Motorcycle No Fee | 1952 | 1234A | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | New Car Dealer | 1960 | DBC-12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Series DAA through DKZ used on these plates. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | No Fee | 1932 | NF12345 | NF-C123 | Issued to vehicles owned by nonprofit organizations. Serials became screened at around NF36600. Current highest serial seen: NF40162 (on April 17, 2024).[11] Courtesy variants also issued. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Non-Conventional Dealer | c. 1965 | DN-123 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Omnibus | 1922 | OBC1234 | OBC-123 | Current serial format began 1992 at OXV1000; serials became screened at around OYB5000. Current highest serial seen: OYB8828 (on April 19, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Omnibus 2 | August 2014 | O2-1234 | Issued to buses owned by private transportation companies. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Paratransit | July 1, 2014 | OP-123A | OP-1234 | Issued to small buses providing non-emergency medical transport. These buses used Omnibus, Commercial and No Fee plates prior to July 2014. Current highest serial seen: OP-535F (on July 11, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Passenger Vanity | 1959 | varies | varies | Alcoholic vanity plates are banned. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | School Vehicle I | 1977 | S1-1234 | S1-123A 123A-S1 1234AS1 S1-A123 A123-S1 |
Issued to full-size school buses (seating 17 or more passengers). Serials became screened at K100-S1. Current highest serial seen: S1-2656 (on February 13, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | School Vehicle II | 1977 | A123-S2 | S2-123A 123A-S2 1234AS2 S2-A123 |
Issued to small school buses (seating under 17 passengers). Serials became screened at S2-U100. Current highest serial seen: F705-S2 (on July 10, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Street Rod | 1982 | R1234 | Issued to modified antique automobiles manufactured before 1949. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Taxicab | July 1, 2014 | OT-123A | OT-1234 | Taxicabs used Omnibus plates prior to July 2014. Current highest serial seen: OT-171K (on June 29, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Temporary | April 1, 2012 | A123456 | F, H, J, L, M, R, T, V, W, X, Z and C series of serials issued. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Temporary Motorcycle | June 2015 | A123456 | Same design as regular Temporary plates, but smaller. J and L series of serials issued. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Temporary Non-Resident | April 1, 2012 | 123456A | N, P, R and T series of serials issued. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Tractor | 1918 | 1234-TB | TR-1234 TR-C123 TS-C123 |
Infrequently issued. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Trailer | 1915 | A12-TCD | TBC-123 TB-123C 123-TBC T123-BC TBC1234 T1B-234 T12-B3C TBC-12D |
Serials became screened at TNN-10A. Current serial format began early 2023. Current highest serial seen: F36-TBH (on June 23, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Used Car Dealer | 1960 | 12-DBC 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | DBC-12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". DBC |
Series DLA through DSZ and DUA through DZZ used on these plates. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Vehicle Converter | c. 1973 | DTC-12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". DTC |
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| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Vehicle Manufacturer | 1908 | DTM-12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". DTM DTN-12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". DTN |
Discontinued
| Image | Type | First issued | Final serial format | Previous serial formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Boat | 1919 | 1234 A123 |
"BL NJ" and last two digits of year embossed at right. Last issued 1962; stickers used for boat registration since at least 1973. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Boat Dealer | by 1959 | D12−1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Boat No Fee | by 1953 | N/FScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12 | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Clam/Oyster Permit | 1935 | 1234 | C-1234 O-1234 |
Issued to vehicles used for the purpose of clam and oyster digging. All-numeric serials used from 1936 onwards. Discontinued sometime after 1938. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Constructor | 1951 | 12345 | Issued mainly to construction dump trucks. Discontinued sometime after 1979. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Gasoline License | 1928 | 12345 | Replaced by Motor Fuel Dealer in 1932 (below). | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Licensed Coal/Fuel Truck | 1937 | 1234 | Supplementary plates. Last issued 1973, but revalidated until at least 1980. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Licensed Poultry Truck | by 1948 | 123 | Supplementary plates. Last issued 1973. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Livery | 1979 | OL1234A | OL-1234 1234-OL OL-123A |
Livery vehicles used their own plates from 1917 to 1921, then Omnibus plates from 1922 until 1977 when the PUC LIM plate was introduced (below). Vanity variants also issued, with serial of owner's choice preceded by stacked O/L prefix. Replaced by Limousine in late 2000. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Motor Fuel Dealer | 1932 | 12345 | Motorcycle-sized from 1936. Last issued 1942. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Motor Fuel Transport | 1936 | 12345 | Motorcycle-sized plates issued to tanker trucks hauling gasoline or other motor fuel. Issued annually through 1972. Last issued 2010. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | NJ Transit Bus | 1982 | 1234-NJ | Discontinued in the late 1990s; regular Omnibus plates issued to NJ Transit buses since. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Outdoor Advertising | 1931 | 12345 | Used on signs and billboards. Discontinued sometime after 1956. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Outdoor Advertising No Fee | by 1956 | N/FScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".123 | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | PUC LIM | 1977 | OL-1234 | PUC LIM stood for "Public Utilities Commission - Limousine". Replaced by Livery in 1979 (above). | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Regulated Bulk Hauler | 1981 | 1234 | Issued to semi-trailers. Vertical "NJ" and "DMV" embossed at left and right respectively. Replaced by Apportioned in 1996. |
Governmental
| Image | Type | First issued | Current serial format | Previous serial formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:New Jersey 1993 Assembly license plate - AA 0.jpg | Assembly | by 1936 | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 | Plates usually feature state seals either side of the number. The letters at the left are the Assembly member's initials. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Atlantic City Expressway | 1979 | ACE 12 | Used for all tollbooths of the Atlantic City Expressway. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Cabinet | (numeric) | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | County Government | 1926 | CG1-CDE | CG-C123 CG-123C A123-CG CG12345 |
Current serial format began 2012; serials became screened at approximately CG-1AYA. Current highest serial seen: CG-9CYV (on March 10, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Department of Transportation | 1959 | TD12345 | TD-123 TD-1234 |
"STATE GOVT" legend. Current serial format began c. 2004; serials became screened at approximately TD17000. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Former Assembly | ||||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Former Senator | ||||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Governor | by 1935 | 1 | Plates usually feature state seals either side of the number. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Highway Authority | 1959 | HA-A123 | No longer issued, as the Garden State Parkway is now under the purview of the Turnpike Authority. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Mayor | A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 C/DScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | The first two letters are a code signifying the municipality, and the last two letters are the mayor's initials. | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Mayor Emeritus | c. 2000 | M/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 | New Jersey Conference of Mayors logo at left. Vanity and Courtesy variants also issued. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Municipal Government | 1926 | 12345MG | MG-C123 MG-123C MG-1234 123MG-C MG-12CD MG12345 |
Current serial format began late 2013; serials became screened at approximately 14500MG. Current highest serial seen: 55334MG (on July 8, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Municipal No Fee | ||||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Municipal Government Motorcycle | ||||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Senate | by 1933 | AB | Letters indicate senator's initials. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Sheriff | A 1 A/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | The letter on the left indicates the county, while the letters on the right are the initials of the Sheriff for that county. | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | State Government | 1926 | SG12345 | SG-C123 SG-C12D |
Current serial format began 1993; serials became screened at approximately SG35600. Current highest serial seen: SG42355 (on April 18, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | State Police | c. 1964 | SPA123D | SP-A123 | Used for all New Jersey State Police vehicle. State Police also has TP for vehicles assigned to turnpike patrol |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | State Senate Majority Leader | ||||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Turnpike Authority | 1959 | TPA1234 | TP-A123 | Used for NJ turnpike maintenance vehicles and New Jersey State Police vehicles assigned to turnpike patrol |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | U.S. Congress | c. 1952 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | U.S. Senate | c. 1952 | 1 or 2 (depending on seniority), flanked by state seals |
Professional
| Image | Type | First issued | Current serial format | Previous serial formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Chiropractor | 1977 | 1 DC 234 | Vanity variants also issued. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Dentist | 1977 | DDS 123 DMD 123 |
Vanity variants also issued. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | EMT | 1993 | E/MScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 | Star of Life at left. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Farmer | 1933 | XYC-12D, XZC-12D | XYC-123, XZC-123 | Current highest serial seen: XZY-24W (on June 10, 2024).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Firefighter | 1977 | 1A-B2 | A1-2B | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Firemen's Benevolent Association | 1990 | F/FScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | First Aider | 1981 | F1234 | Cross at left. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Fraternal Order of Police | 1989 | 1234F/PScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | F/PScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 | F/PScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".9999 issued late 2019, followed by 1000F/PScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". onwards. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | New Jersey Press | 1979 | NJP-123 | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | New York Press | 1977 | 1234NYP | NYP-123 123-NYP |
Current highest serial seen: 2618NYP (on November 12, 2023).[11] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Newark Firefighter | 2001 | F/DScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Operating Engineer | 2005 | O/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 | ||
| File:MD2775 New Jersey physician's license plate.jpg | Physician | 1951 | MD-1234 DO-1234 |
MD-C123 | Vanity variants also issued. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Podiatrist | 1979 | DPM-123 | Vanity variants also issued. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Policemen's Benevolent Association | 1991 | 1234P/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | P/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 | P/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".9999 issued late 2018, followed by 1000P/BScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". onwards. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Society of Professional Engineers | 1994 | P/EScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".1234 |
Organizational
| Image | Type | First issued | Current serial format | Previous serial formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Amateur Radio | (call sign) | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Freemason | MB1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Honor Legion | PD1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Knights of Columbus (Columbianism) | KC1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Rotary International | RI1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Square Dancer | SD1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Teamsters | IB1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Telephone Pioneer | PA1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | United Bowhunters | UB1234 |
Military and Veteran
College and University Optionals
| Image | Type | First issued | Current serial format | Previous serial formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | New Jersey Institute of Technology | JT1234 | "Highlanders" | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Notre Dame | ND1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Penn State Alumni | PS1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Rutgers | RU1234, 1234RU | New graphic features Rutgers' red "R" and numbers-first format. | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Seton Hall | SH1234 | Base revised in 2007 – rim is no longer embossed and has updated Pirates logo | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Stevens Tech | ST1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Temple University | UN1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | University of Delaware | UD1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | University of Michigan | UM1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | West Point | WP1234 |
Specialty
| Image | Type | First issued | Current serial format | Previous serial formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Alpha Kappa Alpha | October 2017 | IV1234 | Features the Ivy leaf. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Animal Friendly | 1995 | IM1234, IM123A, IM12AB (ended at ...99CZ) | No longer issued but still valid | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Animal Friendly (Mutts) | 2002 | IMBA12 | IM12EA | Plate features characters from Patrick McDonnell's comic strip |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Battleship | 1996 | BB12AB | BB1234, 1234BB | Features an image of battleship Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities". |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Baymen's Heritage | February 26, 1998[12] | BH12AB | BH1234, 1234BH | Sports an image of the Tucker's Island Lighthouse |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Center for Food Action | 2001 | CF1234 | No longer being issued (see below) | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Choose Life | 2011 | CF1234 | Uses same prefix as previously issued Center for Food Action plates, of which less than 100 were registered. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Conquer Cancer | 1998 | CCAB12 | CC1234, CC12AB, A123CC | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Conserve Wildlife – Woodpecker | 1993 | CW1234, CW123A, CW12AB | No longer issued but still valid. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Conserve Wildlife – Bald Eagle | June 26, 1997 | A123WC | WC123A | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Deborah Heart & Lung | 2000 | 1234DH | DH1234 | |
| Discover NJ History | March 26, 1997 | 1234ZZ | ZZ1234 | Features painting of a house in Lambertville, New Jersey by renowned New Jersey artist Harry Devlin. Proceeds go to the Historic License Plate Preservation Fund to save priceless historic buildings, artifacts and documents. | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Liberty State Park | 1999 | 1234LS | LS1234 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Meadowlands | 2001 | MC1234 | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | New Jersey Agriculture | January 29, 2001 | GS12BA,
XY123AA (farmer) XA123AA (commercial) FX123AA (farm use) |
GS1234, 1234GS | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | NPDF Safe Cop | PF1234 | |||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Olympic Spirit | 1995 | 1234US | US1234 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Organ Donors Save Lives | 2002 | 1234DL | DL1234 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Pinelands | 1998 | PL12AB | PL1234 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Price of Honor | 2002 | LEAB12 | LE1234, 1234LE, LE12AB, BA12LE | |
| Shore to Please | November 1993 | SA12AB | SA1234,SA123A, SC123A, SE123A, SF123A, SJ123A, SK123A, SL123A, SN123A, SR123A, SU123A | ||
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Treasure Our Trees | 1998 | WE123A, XA123WE (commercial) | WE1234 | |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | United We Stand | 2004 | UW12AB | UW1234, 1234UW |
Sports
The New Jersey sports plates were introduced in the fall of 2010. They share a common serial format – R/MScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".12AB – and were the first NJ plates to be issued with screened, rather than embossed, serials.
| Image | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | NASCAR | Plates feature the number and signature of one of the following eight drivers: Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and Tony Stewart. There is also a Dale Earnhardt Hall of Fame commemorative plate, a Ford Racing plate and a generic NASCAR Fan plate. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | NBA | Plates feature the logo of either the New York Knicks or the Philadelphia 76ers.[13] There was also a New Jersey Nets plate, which was discontinued when the Nets moved to Brooklyn in 2012. |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | NHL | Plates feature the logo of either the New Jersey Devils or the Philadelphia Flyers.[14] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | MLB | Plates feature the logo of either the New York Yankees, the New York Mets or the Philadelphia Phillies.[15] |
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | NFL | Plates feature a graphic of the helmet of either the New York Jets, the New York Giants or the Philadelphia Eagles.[16] |
Other
| Image | Type | First issued | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:Blank License Plate Shape.svg | Beach Buggy Association | early 1970s | Issued to members of the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association for member identification; the serial number on each plate is the owner's membership number. Current plate design is dark red on white with the slogan "Fighting For Beach Access Since 1954". |
References
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- ↑ NBA License Plates, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ↑ NHL License Plates, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ↑ MLB License Plates, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
- ↑ NFL License Plates, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
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External links
- New Jersey license plates, 1969–present
- Garden State Region of the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association
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