Nevada License Plate Matrix for Emissions Stations - September 2010

Nevada License PlatesUpdated 09/25/2013

PERSONALIZED PLATES - DO NOT USE PREFIXES

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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


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


N/A



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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


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


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


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.

N/A



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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


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.

N/A



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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


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


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


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.

N/A

N/A



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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


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


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


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


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


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




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LIBRARIESDISCONTINUED

Stack of books with I love 2 READ on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates NEVADA

LIBRARIESPrefix NL


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


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


N/A

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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


NATIONAL GUARD

Sunset Design. The plate is printed with NAT'L GUARD.

Prefix NG


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


NEVADA AIRPORTS

Blue and white background. Airplane on the left side and the Prefix AP


motorcycles.

NEVADA HEALTH CENTERS

Pink and white background with pink ribbon and the Prefix PK


motorcycles.

N/A



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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


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


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.

N/A



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PRESS PLATE

Sunset Design. The plate is printed with PRESS.

Prefix PRS


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


RED ROCK CANYON

White background with a picture of Red Rock canyon. May be personalized.

Prefix RC


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


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


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


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


N/A



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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


UNLV COLLEGIATE

DISCONTINUEDSilver background with the Rebel logo.

Bottom of the plate indicates UNLV. Prefix ULV


UNR COLLEGIATE

White background with the wolf pack logo and the word "Go Pack"


motorcycles.

UNR COLLEGIATE

DISCOUNTINUED Silver background with the Wolf Pack logo. Bottom of the plate indicates WOLF PACK.

Prefix UNR


VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD

Light background with a train on the left. Bottom of the plate indicates THE V & T

LIVES.Prefix VT


VETERAN - ARMY

Silver background. The plate contains the seal of the branch of Armed Forces requested by the applicant (Army).

Prefix VA


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


N/A

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


VETERAN - AIR FORCE

Silver background. The plate contains the seal of the branch of Armed Forces

requested by the applicant (Air Force).Prefix VF


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


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


VETERAN - MARINESilver background. The plate contains the



Prefix VM


VETERAN - NAVYSilver background. The plate contains the



Prefix VN


VETERAN - NAVY SEABEESSilver background. The plate contains the



Prefix VN




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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


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


WILDLIFE

Blue and brown background with a Big Horn Sheep on the left side. Plate indicates

Support Wildlife at the bottom.Prefix SW


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


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Nevada License Plate Matrix for Emissions Stations - September 2010