Nevada License Plates

This MAIL-OUT series began around 49H•000. Per Scott Broady, this appears to be a continuation of the 000•ZAA series which ran out in early 2024.

Reporter "John Doe" advises that the last digit changes slower than the first four digits. For example, if 123-4B5 were rearranged into a conventional odometer-like sequence, it would read B51-234.

This special series of MAIL-OUT plates emerged out of normal sequence in 2011. They are mailed (along with registration certificate and sticker) from DMV directly to customers (of dealers) who choose to receive new license plates rather than to transfer their existing used ones.

These plates changed to embossed in late-ZBG series. Numbering format changed at 49H-000 in 2024, see new tracking bucket.

Thanks to Michael Smith.

Used on buses and trucks operating in multiple jurisdictions under the International Registration Plan (IRP). Renewal date stickers dropped in 2017.

Number 0914 was reported in the same location by Eric Sivertsen on both Classic Rod and Street Rod plates, both on classic Porsche 914s. What is the difference between a Classic Rod and a Street Rod in Nevada, especially when both plates can appear on the same model car? If you know, please tell us!

Michael Smith observed a dramatic increase in classic rod and classic vehicle plates in recent years. These vehicles are exempt from annual emissions tests; some 20+ year old survivors use these plates.

D 7350 W spotted on a trailer.

Wheelchair symbol precedes number, numbering moved to A0001 after 99999.

Embossed high: 79720

Flat low: 82120

This small plate series is shared between motorcycles and small trailers.

While plates were in the 200000 series in 2015, 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

Flat plates in Nevada were only made between 2006-15. Flat MC 033442, embossed 034861.

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.

Street Rod preceeds the numbers.

See notes for Classic Rod.

As of 2015, temporary tags (AKA "Movement Permits") have a printed number on a paper tag instead of the old handwritten expiration date.

This series started in the 1980s using suffix letters F, G, H, J, K, L, M, S, U, V, W, X, Y. Suffix moved to D in 2024; see History tab for subsequent numbering format updates.

I, O and Q omitted because Nevada does not use those letters, N used on 1989 125th anniversary plate, P and R reserved for trucks and T was used on previous trailer plates.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date. Also available in motorcycle size.

Stacked prefix S/N stands for "Spay & Neuter", low S/N 0001. High flat 4668, low 2016 dies 5740.

Supported education and construction through the Nevada Airport Managers Association.

This plate was 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 in all-flat format only between 5/31/05 and 12/31/06.

Proceeds from the sale of this plate benefit fallenheroesfund.org, which honors fallen military personnel and provides assistance for injured service members and their families.

This plate was originally embossed until around A/R 8200, high A/R 8107.

Numbering went from 9999 to A000 in 2006

Supports the Citizenship Project in Las Vegas. High flat 4514.

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Supported wetlands conservation efforts by the Nevada Waterfowl Association.

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

Issued in all-flat format only from 8/1/05 to 12/31/06.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

B/C stands for Boulder City, the sponsor of the plate.

Supports childrens charities operated by the Hot August Nights car enthusiast club in Reno. This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date. Also available in motorcycle size.

LT47771 low 2016 dies embossed.

LT42078 high flat.

LT31800 low flat.

LT31791 high original embossed.

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.

Produced in embossed and flat versions over time.

This plate has been discontinued due to inadequate number of plates sold.

Plates were originally embossed, changed to flat in 2006 around M/X 7100 and later embossed using 2016 dies. After M/X9999 was reached in 2013 numbering switched to M/X A000. Originally issued with horizontal MX prefix, changed to stacked M/X since #1700.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

Supports the natural environment of the Mount Charleston area through grants administered by the Nevada Division of State Lands.

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.

This flat plate was discontinued for failing to meet minimum standards. Existing plate holders not required to surrender the plates as long as they remain active. Plates may be transferred to a new vehicle but not to another person. Issued from 6/27/05 to 12/31/07.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

This flat plate was discontinued due to inadequate number of plates sold. It was produced in both fullsize and smaller motorcycle versions.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

Progression notes from Jayson Elliot - 123, A12, 12A, 1A2, 1234, 123, and A12 are only embossed, 1A2 and 1234 are only flat, and 12A is mostly embossed (high is 19P) with some flat (low is 61S). After 9Z9 added fourth digit starting at 0000.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

These embossed plates were made in Oregon by Irwin-Hodson, available only between 2013-07-29 and 2016-10-31. Numbering moved to final A000 format after 9999 reached in 2014.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

This Thunderbirds plate was introduced in August 2013. All plates included stacked S/D prefix for Star Dusters. Plates 0501 and 0545 observed in 2006-15 era flat style. Discontinued 12-31-2014.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date. This plate originally used smaller, hard to read flat numbers through U/S 5999, updated to larger size for U/S 6000 and up.

Lows: U/S 0003 and 0015. Numbering moved from 0001-9999 to A000-Z999 then to 000A-999Z from 2013 to 2024. See History tab for newer formats.

The old version was a rebel on a white base. It was issued from 1993 to March 2010 and remains a valid plate.

This series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

The old version had a large blue N on a white base. It was issued from 1993 to September 2011 and remains valid if renewed by driver.

Virginia & Truckee Railroad series found in flat and embossed versions depending on manufacturing date.

Embossed

This embossed plate debuted in June 2024 and is available in both regular and personalized versions. $25 from every plate will help fund a canine training center for the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department. Stacked K/9 prefix followed by four digits.

On regular passenger base with DISABLED VETERAN stacked to the left of the numbers. Handicap symbol has been added to right side of plate.

See History tab for numbering format details.

This fully-embossed base appeared in January 2001. Numbering started at 001·MAA but some lower numbers appeared because some drivers elected to carry over their old numbers from the previous 1984 base. These plates remained embossed through late 2006 at TUU.

Flat plates on the 2001 base were introduced at TUV suffix in late 2006. After YZZ suffix was reached in 2013, numbering continued after LDE where Nevada had left off on the 1984 base. The L series ended by high 997-LZZ in 2014 and moved to the A series at low ANU. 123-ABC format ended a short time later in 2015 and was followed by format 01A-234, low 00A-017. Flat plate production in Nevada ended in July 2015.

The 2001 base returned to embossed format with different dies and state shape in the middle during July, 2015, low 65B 013. It ended a short time later in 2016 when it was replaced with the fully-embossed Home Means Nevada base.

White text on blue background, always flat. A white wild horse and several wild burros illustration is on the left, with "Wild & Free" on the bottom. Discontinued early 2022.

Issued January 1984 through 2000.