User:Dmartin969/Vehicle registration plates of the Americas

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of vehicle registration plates used in The Americas by country.

List[edit]

Country/Territory Main Article Notes Photo
AnguillaAnguilla Vehicle registration plates of Anguilla A blue-white-blue gradient with the coat of arms of Anguilla and 'Anguilla' and 'Rainbow City' above and below the sequence respectively
Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda Vehicle registration plates of Antigua and Barbuda License plates of Antigua and Barbuda and black with white text, and of the North American size. They bear the Coat of arms of Antigua and Barbuda. Plates for a private vehicle bear and A followed by four or five random numbers.
ArgentinaArgentina Vehicle registration plates of Argentina Argentine license plates use the Mercosur standard. The current system employs two letters followed by three digits followed by two letters, issued consecutively,
ArubaAruba Vehicle registration plates of Aruba White text on blue background with "Aruba" at top, "One Happy island" at bottom, and year embossed on right.
The BahamasBahamas Vehicle registration plates of the Bahamas License plates of the Bahamas vary by island, but are North American size, with the BAHAMAS at the bottom, and the name of the issuing island group at the top.
BarbadosBarbados Vehicle registration plates of Barbados Barbadian Vehicle registration plates are of the European size. They have one preceding letter, representing the [[Parish of registration, followed by four numbers. Plates may be black on white, white on black, or black on yellow.
BelizeBelize Vehicle registration plates of Belize registration plates of Belize are of North American size. They begin with two or three vertical letters, specifying district, followed by the letter C, and four or five numbers.
BermudaBermuda Vehicle registration plates of Bermuda Basic black text on white letters
BoliviaBolivia Vehicle registration plates of Bolivia At the top of Bolivian plate, "BOLIVIA" is spelled out. At top left, the Bolivian flag may be present, and at top right, a letter denoting the department in which the car is registered. The plates display seven numbers, issued serially.
BonaireBonaire Vehicle registration plates of Bonaire Where background with black sequence, "Bonaire: Divers paradise" in blue at top, and an island scene with flamingo at bottom. All sequences start with B to differentiate from other territories in the Caribbean Netherlands
BrazilBrazil Vehicle registration plates of Brazil Brazilian license plates use a modified Mercosur standard, with the name and flag of the State of registration to the right of the number. Numbering patterns vary by state.
British Virgin IslandsBritish Virgin Islands Vehicle registration plates of the British Virgin Islands Plates have 'Virgin Islands' and 'Nature's Little Secrets' above and below the sequence respectively, using black text on a yellow background.
Canada
Cayman IslandsCayman Islands Vehicle registration plates of the Cayman Islands Black text on yellow background, with "Cayman Islands" at bottom.
ChileChile Vehicle registration plates of Chile European sized plates with black text on a white background, and "CHILE" at bottom.
ColombiaColombia Vehicle registration plates of Colombia Black text on a yellow background with the municipality of issuance at bottom.
Costa RicaCosta Rica Vehicle registration plates of Costa Rica Blue lettering on white background with Country name at top, "CENTROAMERICA" at bottom and the Flag of Costa Rica in the upper right.
CubaCuba Vehicle registration plates of Cuba Modern plates use the European standard with "CUBA" vertically in the blue left band.
CuraçaoCuraçao Vehicle registration plates of Curaçao White background with black text and the Coat of arms of Curaçao
DominicaDominica Vehicle registration plates of Dominica Basic silver lettering on a black plate.
Dominican RepublicDominican Republic Vehicle registration plates of the Dominican Republic Black text on white background with green bands at top and bottom.
EcuadorEcuador Vehicle registration plates of Ecuador 250px
El SalvadorEl Salvador Vehicle registration plates of El Salvador Blue text on white background with "El Salvador" at top and "Centro America" at bottom
Falkland IslandsFalkland Islands Vehicle registration plates of the Falkland Islands Black-on-yellow for the rear of the vehicle and black-on-white for the front of the vehicle. Sequence is F followed by four characters.
French GuianaFrench Guiana Vehicle registration plates of French Guiana French plates are used.
GreenlandGreenland Vehicle registration plates of Greenland Danish plates with no EU band are used all sequences start with GR.
GrenadaGrenada Vehicle registration plates of Grenada Uk-style plates in North American standard size.
GuadeloupeGuadeloupe Vehicle registration plates of Guadeloupe French plates are used.
GuatemalaGuatemala Vehicle registration plates of Guatemala Blue text on white background, wit ha small logo below the first character of the sequence. "Guatemala" at top and "Centro America" at bottom.
GuyanaGuyana Vehicle registration plates of Guyana White lettering on black background. Top is two or three letters determined by vehicle type, bottom is four random numbers
HaitiHaiti Vehicle registration plates of Haiti
HondurasHonduras Vehicle registration plates of Honduras Honduran license plates are white and feature an outline of the map of Honduras in a variety of colors according to the class of vehicle registered. All license plates bear the slogan "Cuidemos los Bosques" along the top, ("Take Care of the Forests" in English) and "Honduras, C.A." along the bottom.
JamaicaJamaica Vehicle registration plates of Jamaica Sequence of four numbers followed by four letters. Colour varies by vehicle type.
MartiniqueMartinique Vehicle registration plates of Martinique French plates are used.
MexicoMexico Vehicle registration plates of Mexico Plates are issued at the state, not federal, level and therefore are not uniform.
MontserratMontserrat Vehicle registration plates of Montserrat White tex on a coloured background.
NicaraguaNicaragua Vehicle registration plates of Nicaragua Plates read "Nicaragua Libre" (Free Nicaragua) in white text on coloured background.
PanamaPanama Vehicle registration plates of Panama
ParaguayParaguay Vehicle registration plates of Paraguay PAraguay has announced that it will adopt the Mercosur standard.
PeruPeru Vehicle registration plates of Peru
Puerto RicoPuerto Rico Vehicle registration plates of Puerto Rico Black text over an image of the Puerto Rico governor's mansion, with the slogan "Puerto Rico does it better" at top and its translation "Puerto Rico lo hace mejor" at bottom. 250px
Saba (island)Saba Vehicle registration plates of Saba License plates start with S for Saba, followed by three or four digits
Saint BarthélemySaint-Barthélemy Vehicle registration plates of Saint Barthélemy Plates are European Size, plain white with the Coat of arms of Saint Barthélemy and the sequence in black text.
Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Vehicle registration plates of Saint Kitts and Nevis Basic white text on black background. Different Background colours are used for special vehicle types.
Saint LuciaSaint Lucia Vehicle registration plates of Saint Lucia Black text over an Island scene with "Natural beauty" at top and "Saint Lucia" at bottom.
Collectivity of Saint MartinSaint Martin Vehicle registration plates of Saint Martin French plates are used.
Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Pierre and Miquelon Vehicle registration plates of Saint Pierre and Miquelon French plates are used.
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Vehicle registration plates of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Plates are European size with and black on reflective white (front) or black on reflective yellow (rear).
Sint EustatiusSint Eustatius Vehicle registration plates of Sint Eustatius Plates display the Coat of arms of Sint Eustatius over an underwater reef scene. Sequence starts with E followed by three or four digits
Sint MaartenSint Maarten Vehicle registration plates of Sint Maarten Plates bear the Coat of arms of Sint Maarten and black text over a beach scene with "The friendly island" at top and the island's website at bottom.
SurinameSuriname Vehicle registration plates of Suriname Plates are yellow with black text, with "Suriname" and country flag at bottom.
Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago Vehicle registration plates of Trinidad and Tobago Plates are European size and either black on white or white on black.
Turks and Caicos IslandsTurks and Caicos Vehicle registration plates of the Turks and Caicos Islands Plates are red text on a white background with "Beautiful by nature" at top and "Turks & Caicos Islands" at bottom, with an island symbol in each corner.[1]
United States
United States Virgin IslandsUnited States Virgin Islands Vehicle registration plates of the United States Virgin Islands New registration plates issued staring in 2017 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Islands' transfer to the United States have white text over a blue and red map of the islands, Virgin Islands of the United States" at top, with the United States Flag, and USVI Flag on either side, with "Transfer Centennial" at the bottom. [2]
UruguayUruguay Vehicle registration plates of Uruguay As of 2106 Uruguayan Plates follow the Mercosur standard.
VenezuelaVenezuela Vehicle registration plates of Venezuela Plates have black text over a stylised image of the Flag of Venezuela, with "República Bolivariana de Venezuela" at top and the issuing state at the bottom.

Canada[edit]

Country/Territory Main Article Notes Photo
AlbertaAlberta Vehicle registration plates of Alberta License plates of Alberta are red and blue on white, and of Canadian standard size. The format has three letters followed by four numbers, issued serially.
British ColumbiaBritish Columbia Vehicle registration plates of British Columbia License plates used in British Columbia are blue on reflective white and have two letters, followed by four letters, with a screened stylized provincial flag used as separator.
ManitobaManitoba Vehicle registration plates of Manitoba Manitoba registration plates feature a river scene featuring green trees on either side and yellow wheat at the bottom, with embossed dark blue numbers, with the slogan "Friendly Manitoba" at the top. They have three letters followed by three numbers issued serially.
New BrunswickNew Brunswick Vehicle registration plates of New Brunswick Embossed red numbers on white plate with curved gold and sky blue bands at the top along with the New Brunswick wordmark. Most registration plates begin with G or J, except for special vehicles followed by two serial letters and three serial numbers. 250px
Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador Vehicle registration plates of Newfoundland and Labrador Blue registration numbers on a white background, with "Newfoundland and Labrador" displayed at the bottom with a pitcher plant.
Northwest TerritoriesNorthwest Territories Vehicle registration plates of the Northwest Territories License plates of the Northwest Territories are bear-shaped, with blue text on white material, and six numbers issued serially.
Nova ScotiaNova Scotia Vehicle registration plates of Nova Scotia Embossed blue numbers on white plate with a light blue graphic of the Bluenose screened in the centre and the slogan "CANADA'S OCEAN PLAYGROUND" screened in light blue block letters at bottom. 250px
NunavutNunavut Vehicle registration plates of Nunavut A night scene featuring polar bear, inuksuk, three sets of northern lights and 25 stars; "Nunavut" screened in latin letters and Inuktitut syllabics (ᓄᓇᕗᑦ) centred at bottom.
OntarioOntario Vehicle registration plates of Ontario Embossed blue numbers and screened blue crown representing the Crown of Canada separator on reflective white plate; "ONTARIO" screened in blue centred at top 250px
Prince Edward IslandPrince Edward Island Vehicle registration plates of Prince Edward Island Embossed light brown numbers on reflective white with photo of Province House on the left and "Birthplace of Confederation" or "Berceau de la Confederation" shown on bottom.
QuebecQuebec Vehicle registration plates of Quebec Embossed blue numbers on reflective white plate with border line, fleur-de-lys and "Québec" at top, and Je me souviens (I remember) at bottom.
SaskatchewanSaskatchewan Vehicle registration plates of Saskatchewan Green text on a white background, with a whet graphic in the middle and "Land of Living Skies" at bottom.
YukonYukon Vehicle registration plates of Yukon White background with number in black, screens prospector at left, red text of "The Klondike" at top and "Yukon" in a sky blue band at bottom.

United States[edit]

Country/Territory Main Article Notes Photo
AlabamaAlabama Vehicle registration plates of Alabama 250px
AlaskaAlaska Vehicle registration plates of Alaska Embossed blue numbers on reflective golden yellow plate; screened state flag in the center between letters and digits; "ALASKA" screened in blue letters centered at top, "The last frontier" at bottom.
ArizonaArizona Vehicle registration plates of Arizona Embossed dark green numbers on reflective graphic plate with desert scene featuring turquoise, white and orange gradient sky, white setting sun and purple mountains and cacti.
ArkansasArkansas Vehicle registration plates of Arkansas ed black numbers on reflective gradient sky blue and white plate; diamond graphic screened in the centre.
CaliforniaCalifornia Vehicle registration plates of California Blue on reflective white with graphic red state name
ColoradoColorado Vehicle registration plates of Colorado Embossed dark green on reflective graphic plate with white and grey mountains against dark green background. Serials listed in random order.
ConnecticutConnecticut Vehicle registration plates of Connecticut Embossed dark blue numbers on reflective gradient sky blue and white plate with dark blue border line; "Connecticut" screened in dark blue serifed letters centered at top; screened dark blue state shape in top left corner.
DelawareDelaware Vehicle registration plates of Delaware Gold numbers on dark blue plate with gold border; "DELAWARE" centered at bottom and "The first state" at top. Design has remained relatively unchanged for over 50 years.
Washington, D.C.District of Columbia Vehicle registration plates of the District of Columbia Blue numbers on a white plate, stylised district flag used as separator, "Washington, D.C." at top, and "taxation without representation" at bottom.
FloridaFlorida Vehicle registration plates of Florida Green sequence on white background, orange blossom graphic over green state map screened in the center; "MYFLORIDA.COM" screened in green centered at top. Choice between "IN GOD WE TRUST" "SUNSHINE STATE" and county name at bottom.
Georgia (U.S. state)Georgia Vehicle registration plates of Georgia Screened black on reflective graphic plate with rolling hills, peach tree, and peaches. County of issue or "IN GOD WE TRUST" at bottom.
HawaiiHawaii Vehicle registration plates of Hawaii Black text over rainbow graphic on white background.
IdahoIdaho Vehicle registration plates of Idaho Embossed dark blue numbers on mountain scene with red and white gradient sky, pale blue mountains and dark blue forest, "Scenic Idaho" at top and "famous potatoes" at bottom.
IllinoisIllinois Vehicle registration plates of Illinois Reflective gradient blue-to-white with white Chicago and Springfield skyline and gray Abraham Lincoln graphic at far left
IndianaIndiana Vehicle registration plates of Indiana Dark blue sequence on country scene featuring Covered bridge.
IowaIowa Vehicle registration plates of Iowa Black sequence over scene with blue sky, white city skyline, farm, wind turbine, and green grass field with county of issue at bottom.
KansasKansas Vehicle registration plates of Kansas Dark blue numbers on light blue plate; top half of state seal screened in white at bottom right.
KentuckyKentucky Vehicle registration plates of Kentucky Blue numbers on white and light blue gradient plate; state icon screened in the center; screened blue and red Kentucky Tourism logo centered above numbers.
LouisianaLouisiana Vehicle registration plates of Louisiana Embossed black numbers on reflective white, yellow and pink gradient plate with black border line; screened pelican graphic in the center; "Louisiana" screened in red handwritten font centered at top.
MaineMaine Vehicle registration plates of Maine Black sequence over scene with black-capped chickadee on pine cone and tassel screened at far left and green pine forest silhouette screened at bottom; "MAINE" screened in wide black serifed letters centered at top.
MarylandMaryland Vehicle registration plates of Maryland Embossed black numbers on white plate; state flag screened in bottom half; "Maryland" screened in red italic serifed letters centered at top.
MassachusettsMassachusetts Vehicle registration plates of Massachusetts Red sequence on white, with "Massachusetts" and "The Spirit of America" screened in blue serifed letters centered at top and bottom respectively
MichiganMichigan Vehicle registration plates of Michigan Blue numbers on white with wavy blue band at bottom, and blue Pure Michigan logo centered at top
MinnesotaMinnesota Vehicle registration plates of Minnesota Blue sequence over a lake scene with pale blue and white water, pale blue sky, green island and trees, and a small green canoe with state relief in centre and "10,000 lakes" at bottom.
MississippiMississippi Vehicle registration plates of Mississippi Blue sequence over an image of a guitar, white background with blue lines from the bottom of the plate. State name printed at the top in blue, county name stamped at the bottom
MissouriMissouri Vehicle registration plates of Missouri Dark blue text over state outline, with bluebird at bottom, blue-to-white gradient as background.
MontanaMontana Vehicle registration plates of Montana White sequence, with buffalo skull as separator, on dark blue plate with white state-shaped border; "MONTANA" screened in white block letters centered below numbers.
NebraskaNebraska Vehicle registration plates of Nebraska Black text over Golden Sower statue on white background with state name in gold over blue band at top.
NevadaNevada Vehicle registration plates of Nevada Black sequence and state-shaped separator on sky blue plate; stylized multi-coloured mountain range at bottom
New HampshireNew Hampshire Vehicle registration plates of New Hampshire Dark green sequence over scene with Old Man of the Mountain and Cannon Mountain against pale blue sky; "New HAMPSHIRE" at bottom with "New" in dark green cursive letters above "HAMPSHIRE" in dark green serifed letters and "LIVE FREE OR DIE" at top.
New JerseyNew Jersey Vehicle registration plates of New Jersey Black text over yellow to white gradient background with state image as separator.
New MexicoNew Mexico Vehicle registration plates of New Mexico Embossed red numbers on yellow plate; red Zia sun symbol embossed in the center; light blue yucca graphic screened at bottom left corner and Native American zigzag bands screened at top corners.
New York (state)New York Vehicle registration plates of New York DArk blue numbers over gold coloured plate, with "NEW YORK" in cubed blue bar at top and state image as separator.
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Vehicle registration plates of North Carolina Blue sequence over white background with Wright Flyer graphic. "First in flight" at top and state at bottom both in red.
North DakotaNorth Dakota Vehicle registration plates of North Dakota Black sequence on badlands scene with light blue, orange and yellow gradient sky, yellow rising sun and brown canyon; bison in bottom right corner; "NORTH DAKOTA" screened in orange Wild West-style font centered above numbers, with three wheat stalks on either side.
OhioOhio Vehicle registration plates of Ohio Dark blue sequence word cloud background and red triangle resembling an airplane wing.
OklahomaOklahoma Vehicle registration plates of Oklahoma Screened black on reflective blue with state-shaped separator; scissor-tailed flycatcher in the middle, mountains on the left, oceans in the background and "Explore" above the state name.
OregonOregon Vehicle registration plates of Oregon Embossed dark blue numbers on mountain skyline with lavender mountains, light blue sky and dark green Douglas Fir in the center; "Oregon" screened in dark blue serifed letters centered at top.
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Vehicle registration plates of Pennsylvania Dark blue sequence with keystone separator, Blue band at top with state name and yellow band at bottom with state tourism website.
Rhode IslandRhode Island Vehicle registration plates of Rhode Island Blue sequence over wave graphic and anchor in top left corner.
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Vehicle registration plates of South Carolina Screened black numbers on white and blue background with state flag motif at centre.
South DakotaSouth Dakota Vehicle registration plates of South Dakota Screened dark blue on beige Mount Rushmore graphic
TennesseeTennessee Vehicle registration plates of Tennessee Black sequence over green mountain scene with issuing county at bottom.
TexasTexas Vehicle registration plates of Texas Basic design of ball text over white background ,wit ha state map as separator, Star in upper right and no other features.
UtahUtah Vehicle registration plates of Utah Dark blue sequence over delicate arch graphic.
VermontVermont Vehicle registration plates of Vermont White sequence on green plate; screened white rectangular box around numbers; "Vermont" screened in white centered at top; white sugar maple screened at top left.
VirginiaVirginia Vehicle registration plates of Virginia Blue serifed sequence over plain white background.
Washington (state)Washington Vehicle registration plates of Washington Dark blue sequence over image of Mount Rainier.
West VirginiaWest Virginia Vehicle registration plates of West Virginia Dark blue numbers on white plate; dark blue bar screened at top containing "West Virginia" in gold in the center; thin gold stripe screened between dark blue bar and numbers.
WisconsinWisconsin Vehicle registration plates of Wisconsin Black numbers on white plate; "WISCONSIN" screened in dark blue at top left and graphics screened at top right featuring a sailboat and sunset, flying geese, and a farm scene; green and dark blue lines separating state name and graphics from numbers
WyomingWyoming Vehicle registration plates of Wyoming Black numbers and Bucking Horse and Rider on graphic plate featuring the Green River Lakes and Squaretop Mountain against a cloudy blue sky; golden yellow rope border around plate; "WYOMING" screened in yellow serifed letters centered at top.
  1. ^ Marc Welby or Mike Sells. "Turks & Caicos Islands". The License Plate Shack. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. ^ Pogson, Norman. "U.S. Virgin Islands Car Vehicle Registration Licence Plates Tag On The Back Of Cars". Alamy Stock Photo. Alamy Stock Photo. Retrieved 21 August 2018.