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The U.S. state of North Dakota first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1911.

Passenger baseplates 1911 to present

In 1956, the U.S. states and Canadian provinces came to an agreement with the Automobile Manufacturers Association that fixed the size for license plates for vehicles, except those for motorcycles, at six inches in height by twelve inches in width, with standardized mounting holes. The 1955 (dated 1956) issue was the first North Dakota license plate that complied with these standards.

Image Dates issued Design Slogan Serial format Serials issued Notes
1911 Yellow lettering on black base none 1234 1 to approximately 7000
1912 Red lettering on white base none 1234 1 to approximately 9000
1913 Black lettering on white base none 12345 1 to approximately 12500
1914 Blue lettering on yellow base none 12345 1 to approximately 17000
1915 Blue lettering on white base none 12345 1 to approximately 25000
1916 Yellow lettering on black base none 12345 1 to approximately 41000
1917 Blue lettering on white base none 12345 1 to approximately 63000
1918 Red lettering on yellow base none 12345 1 to approximately 71000
1919 Olive green lettering on brown base none 12345 1 to approximately 85000
1920 Orange lettering on green base none 12345 1 to approximately 91000
1921 White lettering on blue base none 12345 1 to approximately 92000
1922 Black lettering on yellow base none 12-345 1 to approximately 99-000
1923 White lettering on green base none 123-456 1 to approximately 110-000
1924 Black lettering on silver base none 123-456 1 to approximately 116-000
1925 Silver lettering on black base none F12-345 F1 to approximately F82-000 Issued on Fords.
12-345 1 to approximately 51-000 Issued on all other vehicles.
1926 Red lettering on gray base none F12-345 F1 to approximately F85-000 Issued on Fords.
12-345 1 to approximately 56-000 Issued on all other vehicles.
1927 Black lettering on orange base none 123-456 1 to approximately 140-000
1928 White lettering on black base none 123-456 1 to approximately 151-000
1929 Black lettering on silver base none 123-456 1 to approximately 162-000
1930 Green lettering on golden yellow base none 123-456 1 to approximately 155-000
1931 Tan lettering on navy blue base none 123-456 1 to approximately 145-000
1932 White lettering on maroon base none 123-456 1 to approximately 125-000
1933 White lettering and border embossed on green base none 123-456 1 to approximately 149-000
1934 Blue on orange none 123-456 1 to approximately 155-000
1935 Orange on black none 123-456 1 to approximately 135-000
1936 Black on orange none 123-456 1 to approximately 140-000
1937 Green on white none 123-456 1 to approximately 140-000
1938 Black on yellow none 123-456 1 to approximately 141-000
1939 Red on white none 123-456 1 to approximately 142-000
1940 Yellow on black none 123-456 1 to approximately 147-000
1941 Black on yellow none 123-456 1 to approximately 150-000
1950 Embossed black numbers on orange plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA" embossed in black block letters centered at top; "1950" embossed vertically at right none 123-456 1 to approximately 194-000
1951 Embossed white numbers on black plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA" embossed in white block letters centered at top; "1951" embossed vertically at right none 123-456 1 to approximately 193-000
1952 Embossed black numbers on white plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA" embossed in black block letters centered at top; "1952" embossed vertically at right none 123-456 1 to approximately 192-000
1953 Embossed white numbers on green plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA" embossed in white block letters centered at top; "1953" embossed vertically at right none 123-456 1 to approximately 198-000
1954 Embossed white numbers on black plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA 54" embossed in white block letters at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 200-000
1955 Embossed yellow numbers on black plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA 55" embossed in yellow block letters at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 209-000
1956 Embossed blue numbers on white plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA 56" embossed in blue block letters at top "PEACE GARDEN STATE" embossed in blue block letters at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 208-000
1957 Embossed white numbers on blue plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA 57" embossed in white block letters at top "PEACE GARDEN STATE" embossed in white block letters at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 213-000
1958–61 Embossed green numbers on white plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA 58" embossed in green block letters at top "PEACE GARDEN STATE" embossed in green block letters at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 316-000 Revalidated for 1959 with yellow tabs, for 1960 with orange tabs, and for 1961 with green tabs.
1962–65 Embossed black numbers on yellow plate with border line; "N.DAKOTA" embossed in black block letters in top left corner; "62" embossed in top right corner "PEACE GARDEN STATE" embossed in black block letters at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 355-000
1966–69 Embossed red numbers on white plate with border line; "N.DAKOTA" embossed in red block letters in top left corner; "66" embossed in top right corner "PEACE GARDEN STATE" embossed in red block letters at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 378-000
1970–73 Embossed blue numbers on white plate with border line; "N.DAKOTA" embossed in blue block letters in top left corner; "70" embossed in top right corner "PEACE GARDEN STATE" embossed in blue block letters at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 416-000
1974–79 Embossed green numbers on white plate with border line; "N.DAKOTA" embossed in green block letters in top left corner; "74" embossed in top right corner "PEACE GARDEN STATE" embossed in green block letters at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 580-000
1980–82 Embossed black numbers on white plate with border line; "NORTH DAKOTA" embossed in black block letters centered at top; "80" embossed in top right corner "PEACE GARDEN STATE" embossed in black block letters at bottom ABC 123 AAA 000 to AVP 999
1982–88 As above, but without embossed year in top right corner AVR 000 to approximately AZM 999 Issued concurrently with the Theodore Roosevelt base (below) from 1984.
1984–88 Embossed blue numbers on white plate; blue, white and red graphic featuring Theodore Roosevelt screened at far left; "NORTH DAKOTA" screened in blue serifed letters centered at bottom "PEACE GARDEN STATE" screened in red serifed letters centered at top AB123 AA000 to approximately KS999 Awarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 1985 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the first time North Dakota was so honored. Co-recipient with Nevada.
1989–93 Embossed black numbers on light blue, white and light orange gradient plate; long black bar screened below numbers with "NORTH DAKOTA" in white serifed letters in the center, "1889" to the left and "1989" to the right Short black bar screened above numbers with "CENTENNIAL" in white serifed letters in the center; "PEACE GARDEN STATE" screened in black block letters centered above short black bar ABC 123 BAA 000 to approximately CNP 999
File:North Dakota 1992 DAK 367.jpg 1993–2016 Embossed black numbers on prairie scene with gradient light blue sky, grey mountains and yellow grass; bison in bottom left corner and three wheat stalks in bottom right corner; "NORTH DAKOTA" screened in white block letters with heavy black outline, centered below numbers "Discover the Spirit" screened in white stylized letters centered above numbers; "PEACE GARDEN STATE" screened in brown block letters centered below state name ABC 123 DAA 000 to KRZ 999 (as of January 1, 2016) Awarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 1993 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the second time North Dakota was so honored.
File:ND license plate 2015.jpg November 2015[1] – present Screened black numbers 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 "LEGENDARY" screened in black serifed letters centered above state name, giving "LEGENDARY NORTH DAKOTA"; "PEACE GARDEN STATE" screened in white Wild West-style font in bottom left corner 123 ABC 000 AAA to present Issued concurrently with the "Discover the Spirit" base; expected to replace this base by mid-2017.

Non-passenger types

Image Type Dates issued Description Serial format Serials issued Notes
Motorcycle 1988–94 Embossed black numbers on beige plate; "ND" embossed in top left corner, "88" in top right corner and "MOTORCYCLE" at bottom L12345 L1 to approximately L35000
1994–2010 Embossed black numbers on light blue plate; "ND" embossed in top left corner and "MOTORCYCLE" at bottom M12345 M1 to approximately M93000
2010–present Embossed black numbers on graphic plate similar to "Discover the Spirit" passenger base; "ND" screened in top left corner and "MOTORCYCLE" at bottom M12345 M93001 to M99999
12345M 1M to present
Trailer 1993–present As "Discover the Spirit" passenger base T123456 T1 to present

References

  1. ^ "New 'Sunrise' North Dakota license plates released". KFGO. November 12, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
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