West Virginia License Plates

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OMx, ONx and OSA-OSZ skipped from the October passenger series. After reaching OZZ 999, the format changed to O1A 100.

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Blue on white.

This narrow-die West Virginia Apportioned license plate first appeared in 2005. There is no distinction among types of IRP vehicles such as buses, trucks, transporters and tow trucks; all use the same BA prefix plate series. B = Truck, A = Apportioned.

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This 3-year registration cycle "T" series plate is typically seen on smaller non-commercial units such as boats and utility trailers.

Screened JUL 08 sticker up to about G52000

JUL09 sticker up to about G65000

Screened JUL09 sticker up to about G68000

JUL10 sticker up to about G77000

Screened JUL10 sticker to about G81000

FEB 1, 2011 sticker up to about G85000

Currently FEB 1, 2014 sticker covering screened 2013

After reaching G99999, the series continued in the G1A123 format.

It appears G1A999 is followed by the G1B series, which is not a good choice because the B is easily confused by the number '8' which can appear in this position.

Pre-printed.

This "C" series trailer plate debuted in 2001 as a replacement for the previous dated-2000 multi-year Apportioned trailer plate. Typically found on semi trailers, these carry the legend "Permanent Trailer" and feature skinny, full-height numbers starting at C/5 series; C/4 99-xxx confirmed with previous wider dies.

Public Transit plates were introduced around 2006 for taxpayer state-funded transit buses operated by a city or county. T/A = Transit Authority.

Recreational (House) Trailer

All state-owned green plates were replaced with this base by 1/1/2019.

SA = Car
SB = Truck
SC = Trailer

All state-owned green plates were replaced with this base by 1/1/2019.

SA = Car
SB = Truck
SC = Trailer

All state-owned green plates were replaced with this base by 1/1/2019.

SA = Car
SB = Truck
SC = Trailer

Six-digit series cycles continually.

POD temporary plate uses number from shared database between any service that is qualified to print out and issue such tags, such as higher volume dealers and license services. It negates the need to stock cardboard temp tags as these are produced by computer printer.

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On sale as of May 19, 2026, for a limited time. Per the DMV press release, personalized combinations are not available. The press release makes no mention of a surcharge for this base.

This no-cost optional plate was unveiled on Oct 4, 2012 by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. Issuance beyond 2023 appears doubtful though existing plates remain valid as long as renewed.

The initial order of plates ran through 070000, low 000005. Tiger Joe advised this plate was available in person at any DMV branch.

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WVU Mountaineers

Introduced in November 2014. Low W/B00951 observed by Johnnaston Kimble.

Unlike the "bird" Wildlife issue, this type is not coded for individual month expiry. Numbering started at 1001 or 1000 in 2003-04, low #1160. Skinny dies used for 5-digit plates.

Current numbering format started by A100, prior format ended at D/V 9999.

Debossed, white on blue.

West Virginia County plates most commonly appear on school buses. These plates feature CY prefix with white debossed characters on non-reflective red background. CY-A123 format followed CY-9999.

White in green (debossed), numbering probably started at ST 100, previously 5 digit all numeric ending around 78-000.