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MONTANA
6-A2214 - Current Issue
First issued in 2000

UM 1627 - First Style University of Montana

UM6171 - Second Style University of Montana

10563 - Third Style U of Montana (with a few trailer smacks)

3P-4572L - Previous Passenger Issue
Issued 1991-1999

13-161 - 1970's Exempt Debossed

2AAW21 - Centennial Optional
Issued 1987-1989

37-1992 - 1963 Base w/ 1964 Tab

AAA-000 - Glacier National Park Sample

INFORMATION AS OF:
July, 2002

LINK:
Information page on Montana license plates (No sample info)
Glacier National Park Fund Page (For Glacier Plate)

ADDRESS:
For Standard Montana Plates:
Title & Registration Bureau
1032 Buckskin Drive
Deer Lodge MT   59722
For Glacier National Park Plate:
The Glacier Fund
P.O. Box 14
West Glacier, MT 59936

WHAT'S AVAILABLE:
Passenger: 1973, 1975-Current
Truck: 1975-Current
Centennial: 1988-1995
Motorcycle: 1973-1975, 1988-Current
Handicap: 1983-Current
Other styles available, some dating back to late 70's (varies):
Ex-Pow, National Guard, Disabled Vet, Large Trailer, Small Trailer, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corp Reserve, Army Vet, Navy Vet, Air Force Vet, Marine Corp Vet, Coast Guard Vet, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Purple Heart
Decals are available, but the information from the Montana MVD doesn't specify what years are avialable.
Glacier National Park Plate. (Mail to West Glacier address)

SAMPLE SERIALS:
0A-0000 on current & some past issues, 00-000 on older styles, AA000 on Centennial
AAA-000 on Glacier National Park Plate

PRICES:
License Plates (w/ decals) - $7.50 ($15 to other countries)
Collegiate Plates - $8.75 ($16.25 to other countires)
Decals - $2.00 ($3.50 to other countries)
History Booklet - $2.50 ($4.50 to other counties)
Glacier National Park Plate - $20 (Mail to West Glacier address)

PAYMENT INFO:
No special information noted.

SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:
For Standard Montana Plates:
   About 2-3 week turnaround.
For Glacier National Park Plates:
   Less than 1 week turnaround.

NEBRASKA
SAMPLE - Current Issue Sample
First issued in 2002. I am seeking an actual plate for my collection.

21-CA43 - Previous Issue
Issued 1999-2001

65-J606 - Early 90's Issue
Issued 1990-1993

1-C9523 - Late 90's Issue
Issued 1996-1998. An earlier version of this base had a more block lettered "NEBRASKA" and a yellower sunset. It was issued from 1993-1995.

12-G703 - 1972 Issue

11-F296 - 1935 Issue

40-2807 - 1960 Issue
Gotta love the slogan, "The Beef State"

INFORMATION AS OF:
June, 2002

LINK:
Sample plate info on linked page.

ADDRESS:
Dept. of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 94789
Lincoln NE   69509-4789
(402) 471-3918

WHAT'S AVAILABLE:
Standard Issue

SAMPLE SERIALS:
SAMPLE

PRICES:
$5 ($10 if mailed overseas)

PAYMENT INFO:
No special information noted.

SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:
About 2 week turnaround.

NEVADA
220-MKB - Current Issue
First issued in 2001

NYB080 - 1970's Issue
First issued without years in 1970. The plate evolved to what's next.

CZE912 - Late 70's/Early 80's Style
This palte evolved further, with the state name becoming centered before going to the first Nevada graphic issue.

534-BZU - Past passenger issue
Issued 1984-1998. Earlier versions of this base had the state name and serial numbers in lighter blue than here. Also, the background graphic was shifted further to the right.

LT20506 - Protect Lake Tahoe

INFORMATION AS OF:
June, 2002

LINK:
DMV link with souveneir plate ordering form

ADDRESS:
Special Plates Section
DMV & PS
555 Wright Way
Carson City NV   89711-0875

WHAT'S AVAILABLE:
Standard issue. Many optionals and university. 125 Years of Vision is not. Here's what's avialable . Samples can be personalized (on the Sunset base only), but characters are in red (rather than dark blue) if personalized.

SAMPLE SERIALS:
"123ABC" with small "SAMPLE" written vertically on right.

PRICES:
Nonpersonalized: $5 for all plates on the sunset base. $15 for others (university, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas Water District, etc.)
Personalized/Souvenier: $15 for one, $10 each for 2-9 of same, $2.50 each for 10 or more of the same. Form for ordering personalized.

PAYMENT INFO:
No special information noted.

SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:
About 2 week turnaround for standard Sunset sample.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
111 660 - Current Issue (6-Digit)
First issued in 1999

13980 - Current Issue (5-Digit)
There's a seven digit as well, with the face a little off center between the characters)

AJH-847 - Previous Issue
Issued 1987-1998

GH 694 - 1972 Issue

INFORMATION AS OF:
May, 2002

LINK:
Info on the New Hampshire moose plate

ADDRESS:
Department of Safety -
Sample Plates
James H. Hayes Safety Bldg.
10 Hazen Drive
Concord NH   03305-0001

WHAT'S AVAILABLE:
For now, standard passenger issue only. In the fall of 2000, they said that samples of the Moose plate would be available in December, 2000. Still not avialable. Again, they said they'd contact me when it's available. Fingers crossed.

SAMPLE SERIALS:
000 000

PRICES:
$5

PAYMENT INFO:
Certified funds only (money order, certified check or cash at your risk)

SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:
Just over one week turnaround.

NEW JERSEY
MU-820E - Standard Issue
First issued in 1993 with a seven character format. Current issues are in the AAA 00A format

CW965U - Wildlife Optional
First issued in 1993

EHH-41F - Past passenger issue
Issued 1979-1992

INFORMATION AS OF:
February, 2003 (Thanks, Jeff Fazekas)

LINK:
New Jersey DMV link with info on what types of plates New Jersey offers. (No Sample Info)

ADDRESS:
NJ Motor Vehicle Services
Special Plate Unit
P.O. Box 015
Trenton, NJ 08666-0015

WHAT'S AVAILABLE:
For $5, you can get: BLUE BASE: - Air Guard - Air Force Reserve - Commercial - Disabled Vet - Combat Wounded - Commuter Van - USCG Auxiliary - Marine Reserve - Farm Use - First Aider - Handicapped -- GRAPHIC: - Telephone Pioneer - Tractor - Air Guard - Motorcycle - First Aider - Passenger - Army Reserve - USN Reserve - Historic - Moped - POW - Coast Guard Reserve - Farm Use - Square Dancer - Marine Reserve - Commercial - Disabled Vet - Handicapped - Silent Service - Air Force Reserve - Army Guard - Commuter Van - Firefighter Trailer - Navy League - Navy Lakehurst - F.O.P

For $10, you get the optional graphics (lighthouse, battleship, conquer cancer, etc.)

SAMPLE SERIALS:
Passenger Serial: "JAA-00A"

PRICES:
$5 for standards and different purpose plates. $10 for fancy graphics

PAYMENT INFO:
No special info noted.

SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:
Inconsistent. Usually good, but sometimes slow with the wrong stuff.

	MONTANA 6-A2214 - Current Issue First issued in 2000 UM 1627 - First Style University of Montana UM6171 - Second Style University of Montana 10563 - Third Style U of Montana (with a few trailer smacks) 3P-4572L - Previous Passenger Issue Issued 1991-1999 13-161 - 1970's Exempt Debossed 2AAW21 - Centennial Optional Issued 1987-1989 37-1992 - 1963 Base w/ 1964 Tab AAA-000 - Glacier National Park Sample
INFORMATION AS OF:	July, 2002
LINK:	Information page on Montana license plates (No sample info) Glacier National Park Fund Page (For Glacier Plate)
ADDRESS:	For Standard Montana Plates: Title & Registration Bureau 1032 Buckskin Drive Deer Lodge MT 59722 For Glacier National Park Plate: The Glacier Fund P.O. Box 14 West Glacier, MT 59936
WHAT'S AVAILABLE:	Passenger: 1973, 1975-Current Truck: 1975-Current Centennial: 1988-1995 Motorcycle: 1973-1975, 1988-Current Handicap: 1983-Current Other styles available, some dating back to late 70's (varies): Ex-Pow, National Guard, Disabled Vet, Large Trailer, Small Trailer, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corp Reserve, Army Vet, Navy Vet, Air Force Vet, Marine Corp Vet, Coast Guard Vet, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Purple Heart Decals are available, but the information from the Montana MVD doesn't specify what years are avialable. Glacier National Park Plate. (Mail to West Glacier address)
SAMPLE SERIALS:	0A-0000 on current & some past issues, 00-000 on older styles, AA000 on Centennial AAA-000 on Glacier National Park Plate
PRICES:	License Plates (w/ decals) - $7.50 ($15 to other countries) Collegiate Plates - $8.75 ($16.25 to other countires) Decals - $2.00 ($3.50 to other countries) History Booklet - $2.50 ($4.50 to other counties) Glacier National Park Plate - $20 (Mail to West Glacier address)
PAYMENT INFO:	No special information noted.
SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:	For Standard Montana Plates: About 2-3 week turnaround. For Glacier National Park Plates: Less than 1 week turnaround.

	NEBRASKA SAMPLE - Current Issue Sample First issued in 2002. I am seeking an actual plate for my collection. 21-CA43 - Previous Issue Issued 1999-2001 65-J606 - Early 90's Issue Issued 1990-1993 1-C9523 - Late 90's Issue Issued 1996-1998. An earlier version of this base had a more block lettered "NEBRASKA" and a yellower sunset. It was issued from 1993-1995. 12-G703 - 1972 Issue 11-F296 - 1935 Issue 40-2807 - 1960 Issue Gotta love the slogan, "The Beef State"
INFORMATION AS OF:	June, 2002
LINK:	Sample plate info on linked page.
ADDRESS:	Dept. of Motor Vehicles PO Box 94789 Lincoln NE 69509-4789 (402) 471-3918
WHAT'S AVAILABLE:	Standard Issue
SAMPLE SERIALS:	SAMPLE
PRICES:	$5 ($10 if mailed overseas)
PAYMENT INFO:	No special information noted.
SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:	About 2 week turnaround.

	NEVADA 220-MKB - Current Issue First issued in 2001 NYB080 - 1970's Issue First issued without years in 1970. The plate evolved to what's next. CZE912 - Late 70's/Early 80's Style This palte evolved further, with the state name becoming centered before going to the first Nevada graphic issue. 534-BZU - Past passenger issue Issued 1984-1998. Earlier versions of this base had the state name and serial numbers in lighter blue than here. Also, the background graphic was shifted further to the right. LT20506 - Protect Lake Tahoe
INFORMATION AS OF:	June, 2002
LINK:	DMV link with souveneir plate ordering form
ADDRESS:	Special Plates Section DMV & PS 555 Wright Way Carson City NV 89711-0875
WHAT'S AVAILABLE:	Standard issue. Many optionals and university. 125 Years of Vision is not. Here's what's avialable . Samples can be personalized (on the Sunset base only), but characters are in red (rather than dark blue) if personalized.
SAMPLE SERIALS:	"123ABC" with small "SAMPLE" written vertically on right.
PRICES:	Nonpersonalized: $5 for all plates on the sunset base. $15 for others (university, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas Water District, etc.) Personalized/Souvenier: $15 for one, $10 each for 2-9 of same, $2.50 each for 10 or more of the same. Form for ordering personalized.
PAYMENT INFO:	No special information noted.
SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:	About 2 week turnaround for standard Sunset sample.

	NEW HAMPSHIRE 111 660 - Current Issue (6-Digit) First issued in 1999 13980 - Current Issue (5-Digit) There's a seven digit as well, with the face a little off center between the characters) AJH-847 - Previous Issue Issued 1987-1998 GH 694 - 1972 Issue
INFORMATION AS OF:	May, 2002
LINK:	Info on the New Hampshire moose plate
ADDRESS:	Department of Safety - Sample Plates James H. Hayes Safety Bldg. 10 Hazen Drive Concord NH 03305-0001
WHAT'S AVAILABLE:	For now, standard passenger issue only. In the fall of 2000, they said that samples of the Moose plate would be available in December, 2000. Still not avialable. Again, they said they'd contact me when it's available. Fingers crossed.
SAMPLE SERIALS:	000 000
PRICES:	$5
PAYMENT INFO:	Certified funds only (money order, certified check or cash at your risk)
SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:	Just over one week turnaround.

	NEW JERSEY MU-820E - Standard Issue First issued in 1993 with a seven character format. Current issues are in the AAA 00A format CW965U - Wildlife Optional First issued in 1993 EHH-41F - Past passenger issue Issued 1979-1992
INFORMATION AS OF:	February, 2003 (Thanks, Jeff Fazekas)
LINK:	New Jersey DMV link with info on what types of plates New Jersey offers. (No Sample Info)
ADDRESS:	NJ Motor Vehicle Services Special Plate Unit P.O. Box 015 Trenton, NJ 08666-0015
WHAT'S AVAILABLE:	For $5, you can get: BLUE BASE: - Air Guard - Air Force Reserve - Commercial - Disabled Vet - Combat Wounded - Commuter Van - USCG Auxiliary - Marine Reserve - Farm Use - First Aider - Handicapped -- GRAPHIC: - Telephone Pioneer - Tractor - Air Guard - Motorcycle - First Aider - Passenger - Army Reserve - USN Reserve - Historic - Moped - POW - Coast Guard Reserve - Farm Use - Square Dancer - Marine Reserve - Commercial - Disabled Vet - Handicapped - Silent Service - Air Force Reserve - Army Guard - Commuter Van - Firefighter Trailer - Navy League - Navy Lakehurst - F.O.P For $10, you get the optional graphics (lighthouse, battleship, conquer cancer, etc.)
SAMPLE SERIALS:	Passenger Serial: "JAA-00A"
PRICES:	$5 for standards and different purpose plates. $10 for fancy graphics
PAYMENT INFO:	No special info noted.
SERVICE TESTEMONIAL:	Inconsistent. Usually good, but sometimes slow with the wrong stuff.