Nevada License Plate Matrix for Emissions Stations - September 2010
Transcript of Nevada License Plate Matrix for Emissions Stations - September 2010
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PLATE AND PLATE NAME PLATE DISCRIPTION PLATE USE AND NOTESAGRICULTURE -
SEE FUTURE FARMERS AMATEUR RADIO
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with Radio Amateur and the call sign of the
applicant.No prefix
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Applicant must hold a valid,
unexpired Amateur Radio Station license.
ANTIQUE TRUCK
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with ANTIQUE TRUCK.
Prefix AVT
This plate is used for antique truck and truck tractors and is restricted to use at musters, exhibitions, parades, or similar
activities and not for general transportation.
ANIMAL APPRECIATION
Blue gray background with a cat and dog on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates SPAY
& NEUTER. Prefix SN
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailers
AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS
Light blue background with pictures of airplanes and the left side with the Prefix SD
Plates are issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles, trailers, or
motorcycles.
APPORTIONED MOTOR CARRIER - Power Unit Silver background. An "A" is the last
character of the plate identifying apportioned Power Unit. The bottom of the
plate indicates APPORTIONED.
Issued to a vehicle with a declared weight of over 26,000 lbs.
ATOMIC TESTING Pink and blue background with atomic
symbol on left side. Bottom of plate indicates Nevada Test Site Atomic Testing
Museum.Prefix AT
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailers
AVIATION DISCONTINUED
Snow capped mountains with a blue sky line and biplane on the left. Bottom of the plate
indicates Rich in Aviation History. Prefix AV
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailers
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BODY SHOP
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with BODY SHOP.Prefix BODY
Issued to a licensed body shop. The plate is restricted to operating a vehicle to the
licensees established place of business; or a place of business for specialized repair.
BOULDER CITY/HOOVER DAM
Picture of Hoover Dam. Historic Hoover Dam on the bottom of plate.
Prefix BC
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailers
CARPENTERS UNION
DISCONTINUEDThe background is blue and the plate shows
the Carpenters Union insignia.Prefix UB
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailer.
CHILDREN IN THE ARTS
The background is an artistic depiction of a Nevada desert landscape. Bottom of the
plate indicates RICH IN ART. Prefix AR
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailers
CIRCA 1982 REPLICA
Replica plate. Blue background with white lettering. Originals last issued in 1982. May
be Personalized.
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Blue plate is no longer
manufactured. A Replica Plate Circa 1982, substantially the same color and form.
CITIZENSHIP PROJECT
White background with the Aztec Calendar on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates
CITIZENSHIP PROJECT. Prefix CP
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailers
CIVIL AIR PATROL
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Prefix CVAP
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Applicant must be a Nevada
resident and member of the Nevada Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.
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CLASSIC ROD
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with CLASSIC ROD.
Prefix CROD
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles which were manufactured not
earlier than 1949, but at least 20 years before the application.
CLASSIC VEHICLE
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with CLASSIC VEHICLE.
Prefix CVEH
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles which were manufactured at least
25 years before the application and contains only original parts or replacement parts that
duplicate original parts.
COMMEMORATIVE
DISCONTINUED Special plate celebrating Nevada's 125th
birthday. The bottom of the plate indicates 125 YEARS OF VISION.
No longer manufactured.
CONSERVE WILDLIFE
Mountain and lake background with animals on the left side with the Prefix CW
Plates are issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles, trailers, or
motorcycles.
DEALER
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with DLR.
Prefix DLR
Issued as a single plate to licensed vehicle dealers. Used to operate vehicle inventory
for purposes of display, demonstration, maintenance, sale or exchange.
DECORATED PEACE OFFICER
Light background with dark blue letters. Bottom of the plate indicates DECORATED
Prefix ND
Issued for A current, former, or family member of a peace officer who has been
awarded certain decorations while on active duty in Nevada may apply for up to 2 sets of
Peace Officer license plates.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with DOT.
Prefix DOT
Issued to vehicles held in the fleet of the Nevada Department of Transportation.
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DISABLED PLATE
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with the international symbol of access.
Prefix PH
Application requires certification by a physician.
DISABLED VETERAN
DISCONTINUED Sunset Design. The plate is printed with DISABLED
VETERAN.Prefix DV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles upon validation of a service related
disability.
DISABLED VETERAN
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with DISABLE VETERAN and has an handicap logo on the right side . Prefix
DV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles upon validation of a service related
disability
DISABLE FEMALE VETERAN
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with DISABLE FEMELA VETERAN and has an
handicap logo on the right side . Prefix DV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles upon validation of a service related
disability
DISTRIBUTOR
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with DIST.
Prefix DIST
Issued as a single plate to licensed vehicle distributors. Used to operate vehicle
inventory for purposes of display, demonstration, maintenance, sale or
exchange.
DUCKS UNLIMITED
DISCONTINUEDLight background with a picture of a duck decoy and mountains in the background.
Prefix DU
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailers
EX PRISONER OF WAR
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with EX PRISONER OF WAR.
Prefix POW
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles upon validation of ex-POW status.
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EXEMPT PLATE
Sunset design. The plate is printed with EX.Prefix EX
Issued to vehicles exempt from privilege tax except for vehicles owned by the United
States, State Government, City Government or County Government.
FALLEN MILITARY
Light background with an Eagle and USA Flag logo. Bottom of the plate indicates:
FALLEN MILLITARY Prefix FM
Issued to immediate family members of those who died as a result of injuries
sustained while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
FEDERAL LANDS OUTSIDE LAS VEGAS Blue background with silhouette of an
individual seated. Bottom of the plate indicates OUTSIDE LAS VEGAS.
Prefix FL
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailers
FIRE FIGHTERFlaming background with a depiction of a
fire fighter above the Maltese Cross. Bottom of the plate indicates PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER. May be personalized.
Prefix PF
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Applicant must be employed as, or
retired as, a Professional Firefighter.
FIRE TRUCK
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with FIRE TRUCK.
Prefix FT
Issued for privately owned fire trucks and are restricted to use at musters, exhibitions,
parades or similar activities and not for general transportation.
FUTURE FARMERSBlue and Green background with depiction
of the FFA Seal, a Cowboy holding a calf beside a horse. Bottom of the plate
indicates AGRICULTURE People Grow Things Here Prefix AG
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
GOLD STARWhite background, gold star in red box.
Bottom of plate indicates Gold Star Family. Issued to immediate families of those killed
in the line of duty.Prefix FV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Applicant must provide proof of
status as to eligibility family member.
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HALL OF FAME
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with HALL OF FAME.
Prefix HF
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Applicant must provide proof of
status as a Hall of Fame athlete.
HONORARY CONSULAR
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with CONSULAR CORPS.
Prefix CON
Applicant must provide proof of appointment as an honorary consul.
HORSE POWERDark and Light Blue background with
rearing white stallion, burros, and running herd. Bottom of the plate indicated WILD &
FREE. Prefix HP
Issued for passenger, light commercial vehicles and trailers
HOT AUGUST NIGHTS Orange and yellow flames with hot rod car. Blue sky line and Hot August Nights on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates America's
Love Affair with Cars and Rock N' Roll. Prefix RS
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
LAKE TAHOE
A multi-colored plate in blues and purples with depiction of snow capped mountains. Bottom of the plate indicates Protect Lake
Tahoe. Prefix LT
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
LAS VEGAS COMMEMORATIVE
A multi-colored plate depicting the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. Bottom of the plate
indicates Las Vegas Centennial 1905-2005. Prefix LV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
LAS VEGAS SPRINGSThe background is an artistic depiction of the Las Vegas sky line and Desert Springs
Water Derrick. Bottom of the plate indicates LAS VEGAS SPRINGS.
Prefix VS
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
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LIBRARIESDISCONTINUED
Stack of books with I love 2 READ on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates NEVADA
LIBRARIESPrefix NL
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
LOAN
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with LOAN.
Prefix LOAN
Issued as a single plate to a currently licensed vehicle dealer.
MANUFACTURER
Sunset Design. The plate is stamped with MFG.
Prefix MFG
Issued as a single plate to a licensed manufacturer.
MASONS
Blue and white background. The plate reflects FREEMASON on the bottom.
Prefix MS
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
MARCH OF DIMES
Pink background with a March of Dimes logo and the Prefix
SC
Plates are issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
MEDAL OF HONOR
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with MEDAL OF HONOR.
Prefix MH
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN White background with a depiction of a
child's two open hands. Bottom of the plate indicates Children's Fund.
Prefix MX
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
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MOTOR CARRIER - Power Unit
Silver background. A "P" is the last character of the plate identifying a Power Unit. This plate is for use in Nevada only.
Issued to a vehicle with a declared weight of over 26,000 lbs.
MT. CHARLESTON
Mountains with an orange sky line and a green pine tree on the left. Bottom of the
plate indicates MT. CHARLESTON. Prefix MT
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
NATIONAL GUARD
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with NAT'L GUARD.
Prefix NG
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL
Sunset design. The plate is printed with HIGHWAY PATROL.
Prefix NHP
Issued to vehicles held in the fleet of the Nevada Highway Patrol.
NEVADA LIBRARY
DISCONTINUEDStack of books with I love 2 READ on the
left. Bottom of the plate indicates NEVADA LIBRARIES Prefix NL
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
NEVADA AIRPORTS
Blue and white background. Airplane on the left side and the Prefix AP
Plates are issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles, trailers, or
motorcycles.
NEVADA HEALTH CENTERS
Pink and white background with pink ribbon and the Prefix PK
Plates are issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles, trailers, or
motorcycles.
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NEVADA TOURISM
DISCONTINUEDPicture of a golf course on the left. Bottom
of the plate states the Tourism website travelnevada.com Prefix is NV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
OLTIMER MOTORCYCLE
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with OLD TIMER.
Prefix OT
Issued to passenger and light commercial Motorcycle. Motorcycle must have been manufactured 40 years before the date of
registration application.
OLD TIMER
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with OLD TIMER.
Prefix OT
Issued to passenger and light commercial vehicles. Vehicle must have been
manufactured 40 years before the date of registration application.
ORGAN DONOR
White background with the National Donate Life logo on the left. Bottom of the plate
indicates "Be An Organ Donor!".Prefix DL
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR
Sunset design. The plate is printed with PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR.
Prefix PHS
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Applicant must provide evidence
of status as a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
PEARL HARBOR VETERAN
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with PEARL HARBOR VETERAN.
Prefix PHV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Applicant must provide evidence
of status as a veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
PERSONALIZED PLATE
Sunset Design Personalized, no prefixes are used.
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers.
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PRESS PLATE
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with PRESS.
Prefix PRS
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
PURPLE HEART
Sunset Design with a Purple Background. A depiction of the Purple Heart Medal.
Prefix HRT
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Owner must provide evidence of
being a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal.
PYRAMID LAKEThe background is a depiction of Pyramid Lake with Indian Chief head clouds and a
leaping fish in the left corner. Bottom of the plate indicates Preserve Pyramid Lake.
Prefix PL
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
RED ROCK CANYON
White background with a picture of Red Rock canyon. May be personalized.
Prefix RC
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
RENO AIR RACES
Mountains with a cloudy sky line and plane on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates RENO AIR RACES. Prefix RR
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers.
RODEO
Purple background with a horse and rider on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates THE RODEO STATE. Prefix NR
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
SALVAGE
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with SLVG.
Prefix SLVG
Issued as a single plate to a Nevada licensed salvage pool.
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SCHOOL AUTO SHOP
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with SCHOOL AUTO SHOP.
Prefix SA
Issued to educational institutions for the movement from one educational institution
to another.
SEARCH AND RESCUE
DISCONTINUEDWhite background with a picture of rescuer
repeling from cliff.Prefix SR
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
STANDARD ISSUE PLATE
Sunset Design Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
STREET ROD
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with STREET ROD.
Prefix SR
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles which were manufactured not later
than 1948.
TRANSPORTER
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with TPTR.
Prefix TPTR
Issued as a single plate to a currently licensed vehicle transporter.
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 631
Blue background with two horse head on a wheel and the Prefix MT
Plates are issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles, trailers, or
motorcycles.
UNITED WE STANDRed White and Blue American Flag with
Bald Eagle on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates United We Stand, We Will Never
Forget.Prefix US
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
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UNLV COLLEGIATE
White background, red bar with NEVADA across the top, rebel logo the left side and
GO Rebels! At the bottom of the plate.Prefix ULV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
UNLV COLLEGIATE
DISCONTINUEDSilver background with the Rebel logo.
Bottom of the plate indicates UNLV. Prefix ULV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
UNR COLLEGIATE
White background with the wolf pack logo and the word "Go Pack"
Plates are issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles, trailers, or
motorcycles.
UNR COLLEGIATE
DISCOUNTINUED Silver background with the Wolf Pack logo. Bottom of the plate indicates WOLF PACK.
Prefix UNR
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD
Light background with a train on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates THE V & T
LIVES.Prefix VT
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles and trailers
VETERAN - ARMY
Silver background. The plate contains the seal of the branch of Armed Forces requested by the applicant (Army).
Prefix VA
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
VETERAN - ARMY AIRBORNESilver background. The plate contains the
seal of the branch of Armed Forces requested by the applicant (Army). Veteran plates may contain decals of service units.
Airborne is authorized.Prefix VA
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
N/A
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VETERAN - ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Silver background. The plate contains the
seal of the branch of Armed Forces requested by the applicant( National Guard). Veteran plates may contain decals of service
units. Army is authorized.Prefix GS
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
VETERAN - AIR FORCE
Silver background. The plate contains the seal of the branch of Armed Forces
requested by the applicant (Air Force).Prefix VF
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
VETERAN - AIR NATIONAL GUARDSilver background. The plate contains the
seal of the branch of Armed Forces requested by the applicant (National Guard). Veteran plates may contain decals of service
units. Prefix GA
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
VETERAN - COAST GUARDSilver background. The plate contains the
seal of the branch of Armed Forces requested by the applicant (Air Force, Army,
Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and National Guard.
Prefix VC
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
VETERAN - MARINESilver background. The plate contains the
seal of the branch of Armed Forces requested by the applicant (Air Force, Army,
Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and National Guard.
Prefix VM
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
VETERAN - NAVYSilver background. The plate contains the
seal of the branch of Armed Forces requested by the applicant (Air Force, Army,
Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and National Guard.
Prefix VN
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
VETERAN - NAVY SEABEESSilver background. The plate contains the
seal of the branch of Armed Forces requested by the applicant (Air Force, Army,
Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and National Guard.
Prefix VN
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
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VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTEROrange background with a depiction of a firefighter on the left. Bottom of the plate
indicates VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER. May be personalized.
Prefix VFF
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
VINTAGE
Dark background with white letters, included is NEVADA and year 1942. Prefix
VNT
A Vintage license plate is a duplicate/replica of a license plate 1942 or older. You may
have an existing set of plates to duplicate or the Department can assign a number.
WOMAN VETERAN
Light background. The plate contains a women picture with USA flag behind her.
Prefix NW
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
WILDLIFE
Blue and brown background with a Big Horn Sheep on the left side. Plate indicates
Support Wildlife at the bottom.Prefix SW
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.
WRECKER
Sunset Design. The plate is printed with WRKR.
Prefix WRKR
A single plate issued to a licensed wrecker. No more than three plates will be issued per
business.
150th Nevada Anniversary
Blue background with State emblem on the left side with the Prefix NV
Issued for passenger and light commercial vehicles.