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Nevada License Plates

Nevada changed from embossed to flat plates in 2006 but this only lasted for a few years. Production moved to a new location and Nevada changed back to embossed plates on July 13, 2015. All issues since then are embossed -- small embossed state shape replaced the dot separator at the same time. The 2013-16 Sesquicentennial plate was an exception that was never made flat.

An eight-year "rolling reissue" program removed many flat and unreadable plates from the road between 2016 and 2023. Older plates replaced first, keeping the same number, "new" embossed plates were mailed with registration sticker after the registrant renewed. See this excellent DMV web page explaining which plate types were affected.

https://dmv.nv.gov/platesreissue.htm

Standard Passenger Plates

Z Series

966-ZZZ

Wally Punzmann - Mar 27 ’24

When the ZAA series began to appear in early 2011, it was reported to us that the Z series was being introduced as the new Dealer plate, however, that report seems to have been incorrect. Regular Pass. plates were around XJA at the time, so the Z series was way out of sequence. Only ZAA through ZCC have been reported to us. 003Β·ZCC is the high reported by Michael Smith on 2016-02-08. Z series plates changed back to embossed late in the ZBG series.

We now have a partial answer from the Nevada DMV about the Z series. Those plates are part of a "special program." No details were given. The odd part is that even the holders of Z series plates have not been told why they received them, or what the significance of them is.

Now we have this information from Michael Smith regarding the Z series: The "choose to receive new license plates" referred to below are the Z series.

Customers (of dealers) can choose to receive new license plates or to transfer their current license plates and use applicable credits. The registration certificate, decal and license plates (if any) are mailed to the new owner.

2006 Series (flat)

57BΒ·029

Jacob Juarez - Dec 29 ’23

The latest change is from flats to embossed with different dies and the state shape in the middle. Β As noted, these plates came into use in July, 2015. Flat high: Β 53B nnn Embossed low: Β 65B 013 Having issued all of the A series through 999Β·AZZ, the issue progressed to the new format of 00AΒ·000, which will run through 99ZΒ·999. Β After 99Z 999, the next series will be 000 A00-999 Z99. Plate production moved out of state prison to a new facility on 7/13/15. With the move plates will return to embossed print instead of flat. Series low: Β 00AΒ·017 Β 2015-08-15 Β Michael Smith The A series followed part of the L series, which followed the Y series. Β (See below) The 1982 blue base went through at least ANM, so it is likely the current issue started at ANP, but the lowest reported so far has been ANU. The current base began in January, 2001, replacing the previous base by the end of that year. Β Plates were embossed through late 2006 when flat plates were introduced. Series began at 001Β·MAA (but see note at bottom since L series plates are now being issued as of June 2013.) Embossed high: Β 836Β·TUM Flat low: Β nnnΒ·TUP Jayson Elliot reports 833Β·TUR and 445Β·TUU embossed, so there seems to have been some flipping back and forth between embossed and flats. Tony Mahoney reports a TUT embossed and a TUV flat. Although the series began at MAA, there are lower plates on the road because the owners kept their old numbers from the previous base. Note: Β When the ZAA series began to appear in early 2011, it was reported to us that the Z series was being introduced as the new Dealer plate, however, that report seems to have been incorrect. Β Regular Pass. plates were around XJA at the time, so the Z series was way out of sequence. Β Only ZAA through ZCC have been reported to us. Β 003Β·ZCC is the high reported by Michael Smith on 2016-02-08. Β Z series plates changed back to embossed late in the ZBG series. We now have a partial answer from the Nevada DMV about the Z series. Β Those plates are part of a "special program." Β No details were given. Β The odd part is that even the holders of Z series plates have not been told why they received them, or what the significance of them is. Now we have this information from Michael Smith regarding the Z series: Β The "choose to receive new license plates" referred to below are the Z series. Customers (of dealers) can choose to receive new license plates or to transfer their current license plates and use applicable credits. The registration certificate, decal and license plates (if any) are mailed to the new owner. This inquiry also yielded some other information. Β Upon reaching 999Β·YZZ, Nevada will remain in 6 character plates by doing as Virginia did at one time issuing plates with the letters I, O, and Q. Β However, it appears Β that Nevada is holding off with the I. O, and Q plates temporarily because the latest plates issued after the end of the Y series have been in the L series. Β Johnathan Baker reports that after reaching upon YZZ, apparently they decided to continue where they left off on the L series, so they might have started LDE since LDD was where they left off on the 1986 base. Y series high: Β 396Β·YZZ Β 2014-08-27 Β Michael Smith L series high: Β 997Β·LZZ Β 2014-10-18 Β Michael Smith A series low: Β 4nnΒ·ANU Β 2015-03-11 Β Andy DeCeunynck

Non-passenger Plates

Classic Vehicle

42W4CLASSIC VEHICLE

Michael Smith - Aug 31 ’24

Flat

Series went from 0001-9999, then 001-999, and now to 000A-999Z. Letter in last position as not to interfere with previously issued clark county plates from the 70's that were CVx nnn.

From Michael Smith: There has been a dramatic increase in classic rod and classic vehicle plates over the last 2 years because vehicles with these plates are exempt from the yearly smog check. So vehicles that are over 20 years old and otherwise couldn't pass the test get around the law this way.

Motorcycle

582371

Brett Weisbrot - Jan 19 ’24

New series with sunset graphic is now appearing in the six digit numeric style with leading zeroes.

While plates were in the 200000 series, there was a jump to the 900000 block. It is possible that the 900000 series is equivalent to the Z series for Pass.

900000 series high: 900065 2015-03-16 Michael Smith

Earlier series began as all numeric. After reaching 99999, the next series was 0A000 - 9Z999, then 00A00 - and up. Floating letter moved right as combinations in each digit ran out.

This plate (as well as the previous version) is also used on small trailers.

Jayson Elliot reports 033442 as flat, but higher plates, such as 034861, have been embossed.

Permanent Trailer

25134
PT
PERMTRAILER

Michael Smith - Aug 14 ’24

Issued only by the Motor Carrier Division to full and semi-trailers that are part of a commercial fleet. The permanent registration had a one-time fee of $115 in 2024 and is valid for as long as the company or person owns the trailer. All-flat blue on white PT plates debuted in 2014-15 while newer plates since 2020 are blue on white embossed aluminum with 3M High Definition sheeting, printed "TRAILER" along bottom, embossed stacked P/T at right and printed "PERM" top right corner.

Specialty Plates

Aviation

AV
1652

Lucas Kannou - Jul 28 ’24

This plate is flat. Supports education and construction through the Nevada Airport Managers Association.

Note: This plate has been discontinued for failing to meet minimum standards. Current plate holders are not required to surrender the plates as long as the plates are used on a vehicle continuously. Plates may be transferred to a new vehicle but not to another person.

Issued from 5/31/05 to 12/31/06.

Ducks Unlimited

DU
2441

Michael Smith - Aug 6 ’13

Supports wetlands conservation efforts by the Nevada Waterfowl Association. This plate has always been flat.

Note: This plate has been discontinued for failing to meet minimum standards. Current plate holders are not required to surrender the plates as long as the plates are used on a vehicle continuously. Plates may be transferred to a new vehicle but not to another person.

Issued from 8/1/05 to 12/31/06.

Las Vegas Centennial

LV
6HH8

Michael Smith - Nov 5 ’24

Progression:

L/V 0000 - L/V 9999

L/V A000 - L/V Z999

L/V 000A - L/V 999Z

L/V 0A00 - L/V 9Z99

L/V 00A0 - L/V 99Z9

L/V AA00 - L/V ZZ99

L/V A0A0 - L/V Z9Z9

These plates were embossed from the start through L/V 999D in the third series. Flat plates began at L/V 000E with a much smaller font, which was apparently unpopular with the MVD because L/V 000F through L/V 999F plates were back to the embossed style. Flat plates returned with L/V 000G through L/V 999Z, and continued in next series. Thanks to John Walters for this information.

Nevada Libraries

NL
2060

Lucas Kannou - Jul 28 ’24

This plate has always been flat.

Note: This plate has been discontinued for failing to meet minimum standards. Current plate holders are not required to surrender the plates as long as the plates are used on a vehicle continuously. Plates may be transferred to a new vehicle but not to another person.

Issued from 6/18/05 to 12/31/06.

Military and Veteran Plates

Former Series (still valid)

Retired Series