The first license plates were issued in the German state of Baden in 1896. Massachusetts was the first state in the United States to manufacture license plates in 1903. The earliest license plates were made of leather, wood and porcelain. The state of Delaware still permits the use of porcelain license plates.

Mexico was the first country to issue reflective license plates in 1936. The embossed numbers were a coated with ink containing glass-like beads to achieve reflective properties. The state of Connecticut introduced the beads-on-paint reflective license plates in 1948. The invention of reflective sheeting by 3M replaced the beads-on-paint process in the 1960's and adopted by most of the states for license plate manufacturing by 1970.

In 1924, New York and California had each manufactured and issued 1,000,000 license plates. In the United States, license plates are manufactured in correctional facilities which are state or quasi-state owned. Only Alaska, Hawaii and Oregon license plates are manufactured by a privately owned facility but the license plates are issued or distributed by the state government. In Europe and most countries around the world, license plates numbers are state issued, but privately manufactured (motorists take documents to a private manufacturing facility for license plates production).

Idaho was the first state to manufacture license plates with a graphic a potato in 1928. Pennsylvania manufactured the first custom, vanity or personalized license plate in 1931. As Americans became more prosperous, custom or official vanity license plates became very popular. The increased fees for custom, personalized or vanity official license plates have earned the states hundreds of millions of dollars and a great source of tax revenue for education (colleges), wildlife conservation and other projects.

Over 30 states in the United States and some Provinces in Canada do not require front official license plates. Many auto and license plates enthusiasts install vanity, custom or personalized license plates on their vehicles to add a unique touch. License plates can be promotional to promote a business or group, vehicle brand, hobby, antique or old USA State, European, sport team, Greek Fraternity or Sorority, International country of origin or custom creations. Other popular vanity license plates are: nautical license plates, religious license plates, military license plates, flag license plates, fun license plates and may more.

 

 


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Will W - S Williamsport, PA

In a word - perfection! My German plate (WOB 20TDI) with Niedersachsen registration could not be better. It's 100% authentic and perfectly pressed. It's just what my heart desired and what my car needed. THANK YOU!

Dave H - Peoria Heights, IL

I just received my british plate (1958 MGA) and it is a work of art. Thank you.

Dave

My 5th plate from you over the years (019320, A-1940, C-1940, 1954STU and now 32P-KUP). The latest plate looks great, took less than a week to get it,is already mounted on the pickup and now all I have to do is finish building the rest of the project. Great deal!

Bonnie G - Fort Lee, NJ

A huge thanks to Elmer and to Jerome.... for not only their product excellence but their excellence to customer service. I am now a loyal customer because of the men behind this operation. I plan to order most definitely for so many others which certainly makes a terrific gift all year round. Very sincerely,

Chris - Chicago, Illinois

Hi,I wanted to let you know how happy we are with the license plates! They came out awesome!Chris

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Ijust wanted to let you know that my correspondent in Japan was very pleasedwith the plates and they fulfilled his specifications.Thanksagain for the timely execution of our order, and we will not hesitate to useyour services again should the need arise.Cheers,

Max B - St. Pete, FL

My wife ordered this plate for me for Xmas. Just wanted to say "thanks" for a great product. Happy New Year

Bob - Dover, Massachusetts

Elmer - Just got my Swedish plate. I love it - my wife loves it! I get more pleasure out of my purchases from you than just about any other thing I can think of. Another great job - thanks!Bob

Rob - Wrentham, Massachusetts

To whom it may concern:I am amazed at the timeliness, quality, professional packaging, handling, and execution of my order for your reproduction license plate! Add my name to the SEVERELY satisfied customers list, because your work is nothing short of perfect. Worth every penny of the $100 you charged me! Thanks for a great surprise of opening the package and finding the item exceed my expectations by a wide margin.Cordially,Rob E.

Donna K - Port Orange, Florida

I received the new plate today and I am very happy with it-it turned out even better than I expected! Thank you so much-I can't wait to give it to my daughter on her birthday! I have just placed an order for a plate for my husband's car as a Father's Day gift-thank you again for your help!

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