Vehicle registration plates of Florida
Current orange blossom license plate without county designator | |
| Current series | |
|---|---|
| Slogan | County name Sunshine State In God We Trust |
| Size | 12 in × 6 in 30 cm × 15 cm |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Serial format | ABC D12 A12 3BC 12A BCD 123 4AB AB1 2CD A12 34B ABC 123 |
| Introduced | February 2026 |
| Availability | |
| Issued by | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles |
| History | |
| First issued | January 1, 1918 (pre-state plates from 1905 to December 31, 1917) |
The U.S. state of Florida first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1918, when the state began to issue plates, becoming the last of the contiguous 48 states to do so.[1][2]
Plates are currently issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Only rear plates have been required since 1922 (with the exception of large trucks, which require both front and rear plates).
Passenger baseplates
1918 to 1974
In 1956, the United States, Canada, and Mexico came to an agreement with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, the Automobile Manufacturers Association and the National Safety Council that standardized the size for license plates for vehicles (except those for motorcycles) at 6 inches (15 cm) in height by 12 inches (30 cm) in width, with standardized mounting holes.[3] The 1955 (dated 1956) issue was the first Florida license plate that complied with these standards.
| Image | Dates issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format(s) | Serials issued | Notes |
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1918 | White serial on black flat metal plate; vertical "1918" and "FLA" at left and right respectively | none | 12345-A | Coded by horsepower class (A) | Horsepower classes were B (25 hp and under), C (26-40 hp) and D (41-60 hp). |
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1919 | Embossed black serial on orange plate with border line; "FLA 1919" at right | none | 12345-A | Coded by horsepower class (A) | Horsepower classes were B (22 hp and under), C (23-27 hp), D (28-35 hp) and E (36 hp and over). This continued through 1921.[4] |
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1920 | Embossed red serial on gray plate with border line; "FLA 20" at left | none | A-12345 | Coded by horsepower class (A) | |
| 1921 | Embossed white serial on brown plate with border line; "FLA 21" at right | none | 12345-A | Coded by horsepower class (A) | ||
C-12-345
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1922 | Embossed white serial on green plate with border line; vertical "FLA" and "22" at right; vehicle weight on aluminum tab at bottom left | none | C-12-345 | C-1 to approximately C-94-000 | |
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1923 | Embossed orange serial on dark blue plate with border line; state outline at right with "FLA 23" below; vehicle weight on aluminum tab at bottom left | none | 123-456-C | 1-C to approximately 123-000-C | |
123-456-C
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1924 | Embossed white serial on black plate with border line; state outline at right with "FLA 24" below; vehicle weight on aluminum tab at bottom left | none | 123-456-C | 1-C to approximately 156-000-C | |
123-456-C
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1925 | Embossed orange serial on green plate with border line; "FLA" within state outline at right with "25" below; vehicle weight on aluminum tab at bottom left | none | 123-456-C | 1-C to approximately 250-000-C | |
123-456-C
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1926 | Embossed yellow serial on black plate with border line; "FLA" within state outline at right with "26" below | none | 123-456-C | 1-C to approximately 491-000-C | |
| 1927 | Embossed white serial on black plate with border line; "FLORIDA-27" centered at bottom | none | 123-456-C | 1-C to approximately 409-000-C | First use of the full state name. | |
| 1928 | Embossed yellow serial on maroon plate with border line; "1928 FLORIDA" at bottom | none | 123-456-C | 1-C to approximately 391-000-C | ||
| 1929 | Embossed yellow serial on dark blue plate with border line; "19-FLORIDA-29" at bottom | none | C-123-456 | C-1 to approximately C-321-000 | ||
123-456
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1930 | Embossed white serial on dark green plate with border line; "FLORIDA–1930" at bottom | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 324–000 | |
123-456
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1931 | Embossed white serial on maroon plate with border line; "1931–FLORIDA" at bottom | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 313–000 | |
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1932 | Embossed orange serial on black plate with border line; "FLORIDA–1932" at bottom | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 288–000 | First use of weight classes: all-numeric serials were used for vehicles weighing 3,000 lb and under, and serials with D prefixes for vehicles 3,001 lb and over.[4] |
| D12-345 | D1 to approximately D75-000 | |||||
| 1933 | Embossed black serial on orange plate with border line; "1933–FLORIDA" at bottom | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 235–000 | Weight classes same as 1932, but with D used as a suffix instead of a prefix. | |
| 12-345D | 1D to approximately 58-000D | |||||
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1934 | Embossed white serial on black plate with border line; "FLA." centered at top; weight class letter and "34" stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively | none | T12-345 123-456 D12-345 W 1–234 |
Coded by weight class | Weight classes were as follows: T (2,050 lb and under), no letter (2,051 to 3,050 lb), D (3,051 to 4,050 lb) and W (4,051 lb and over). This continued through 1941.[4] |
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1935 | Embossed black serial on yellow plate with border line; "FLA." centered at top; weight class letter and "35" stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively | none | T12-345 123-456 D12-345 W12-345 |
Coded by weight class | |
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1936 | Embossed white serial on red plate with border line; "FLORIDA 1936" at top | none | T12-345 123-456 D12-345 W12-345 |
Coded by weight class | |
| 1937 | Embossed white serial on green plate with border line; "1937 FLORIDA" at top | none | 12-345T 123-456 12-345D 1-234 W |
Coded by weight class | ||
| 1938 | Embossed yellow serial on black plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at top left and "38" at top right | none | T1-1-234 T10-123 1-12-345 10-1-234 D1-12-345 D10-1-234 W1-1-234 W10-123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | First use of county codes. | |
| 1939 | Embossed red serial on white plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at bottom left and "39" at bottom right | none | 1T-1234 10T-123 1-12345 10-1234 1D12345 10D1234 1W-1234 10W-123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1940 | Embossed white serial on black plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at top left and "40" at top right | none | 1T-123 10T-123 1-12345 10-1234 1D12345 10D1234 1W-1234 10W-123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1941 | Embossed red serial on white plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at bottom left and "41" at bottom right | none | 1T-123 10T-123 1-12345 10-1234 1D12345 10D1234 1W-1234 10W-123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1942–43 | Embossed orange serial on dark blue plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at top left and "42" at top right | none | 1T-123 10T-12 1-1234 10-123 1D12345 10D1234 1W12345 10W1234 1WW-123 10WW-12 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | Revalidated for 1943 with dark blue tabs, due to metal conservation for World War II. Weight classes were as follows: T (<= 2,000 lb / 0.90 t), no letter (2,001 to 2,500 lb / 0.90 - 1.13 t), D (2,501 to 3,500 lb / 1.13 - 1.59 t), W (3,501 to 4,500 lb / 1.59 - 2.04 t) and WW (>= 4,501 lb / 2.04 t); this continued through 1947.[4] | |
| 1944 | Embossed black serial on yellow plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at top left and "44" at top right | none | 1T-123 10T-12 1-1234 10-123 1D12345 10D1234 1W12345 10W1234 1WW-123 10WW-12 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1945 | Embossed yellow serial on black plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at bottom left and "45" at bottom right | none | 1T-123 10T-12 1-1234 10-123 1D12345 10D1234 1W12345 10W1234 1WW-123 10WW-12 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1946 | Embossed white serial on dark blue plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at top left and "46" at top right | none | 1T-123 10T-12 1-1234 10-123 1D12345 10D1234 1W12345 10W1234 1WW-123 10WW-12 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1947 | Embossed white serial on forest green plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at bottom left and "47" at bottom right | none | 1T-123 10T-123 1-1234 10-123 1D12345 10D1234 1W12345 10W1234 1WW-123 10WW123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1948 | Embossed yellow serial on black plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at top left and "48" at top right | none | 1T-1234 10T-123 1D-1234 10D-123 1-12345 1-1234A 10-1234 10/12345 1W12345 10W1234 1WW1234 10WW123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | Weight classes same as 1942–47, except D used for the 2,001 to 2,500 lb (0.90 - 1.13 t) class and no letter for the 2,501 to 3,500 lb (1.13 - 1.58 t) class. This continued through 1961.[4] | |
| 1949 | Embossed red serial on white plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at bottom left and "49" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at top | 1T-1234 10T-123 1D-1234 10D-123 1-12345 1-1234A 10-1234 10-123A 1W12345 10W1234 1WW1234 10WW123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | First use of the "Sunshine State" slogan. | |
| 1950 | Embossed blue serial on orange plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at top left and "50" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1T-1234 10T-123 1D-1234 10D-123 1-12345 1-1234A 10-1234 10-123A 1W12345 10W1234 1WW-123 10WW123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1951 | Embossed dark green serial on yellow plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at bottom left and "51" at bottom right | "KEEP FLORIDA GREEN" centered at top | 1T-1234 10T-123 1D-1234 10D-123 1-123456 10-12345 1W12345 10W12345 1WW-123 10WW123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | Plates with eight-character serials (counting the dash, if present) were an inch longer than plates with serials of seven characters or less. This practice continued through 1955. | |
| 1952 | Embossed orange serial on blue plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at top left and "52" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1T-1234 10T-123 1D-1234 10D-123 1-123456 10-12345 1W12345 10W12345 1WW-123 10WW123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1953 | Embossed blue serial on orange plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at bottom left and "53" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at top | 1T-1234 10T-123 1D-1234 10D1234 1-123456 10-12345 1W12345 10W12345 1WW-123 10WW123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1954 | Similar to 1952 base, but with "19" at bottom left and "54" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" as on 1952 base | 1T-1234 10T-123 1D-1234 10D1234 1-123456 10-12345 1W12345 10W12345 1WW-123 10WW123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1955 | Similar to 1953 base, but with "19" at top left and "55" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" as on 1953 base | 1T-1234 10T-123 1D-1234 10D1234 1-123456 10-12345 1W12345 10W12345 1WW-123 10WW123 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1956 | Embossed white serial on blue plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at bottom left and "56" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1T-1234 10T-123 1D-1234 10D-1234 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW-1234 10WW1234 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | First 6" x 12" plate. | |
| 1957 | Embossed blue serial on white plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at top left and "57" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at top | 1T-1234 10T-1234 1D-1234 10D-1234 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW-1234 10WW1234 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1958 | Embossed white serial on dark green plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at bottom left and "58" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1T-12345 10T-1234 1D-1234 10D-1234 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW-1234 10WW1234 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1959 | Embossed dark green serial on white plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at top left and "59" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at top | 1T-12345 10T-1234 1D-1234 10D-1234 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW12345 10WW1234 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1960 | Embossed yellow serial on royal blue plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at bottom left and "60" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1T-12345 10T-1234 1D-12345 10D-1234 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW12345 10WW1234 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1961 | Embossed navy blue serial on lemon yellow plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at top left and "61" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at top | 1T-12345 10T-1234 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW12345 10WW1234 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| 1962 | Embossed blue serial on white plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at bottom left and "62" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | Weight classes same as 1948–61, except D used for all vehicles 2,500 lb (1.13 t) and under. This continued until the cessation of weight classes and county codes in 1977.[4] | |
| 1963 | Embossed white serial on blue plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at top left and "63" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at top | 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| January 1964 – January 1965 | Embossed blue serial on orange plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at bottom left and "64" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| February 1965 – February 1966 | Embossed gold serial on red plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "19" at top left and "65" at top right | "400TH ANNIVERSARY" centered at top | 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | Commemorated the 400th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. | |
| March 1966 – March 1967 | Embossed white serial on blue plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "19" at bottom left and "66" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-12345 1W123456 10W12345 10/W-123456 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| April 1967 – April 1968 | Embossed white serial on black plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "67" at top left and "68" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at top | 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-123456 1W123456 10W12345 10/W-123456 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| May 1968 – May 1969 | Embossed white serial on red plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "68" at bottom left and "69" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-123456 1W123456 10W12345 10/W-123456 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| June 1969 – June 1970 | Embossed white serial on green plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "69" at top left and "70" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at top | 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-123456 1W123456 10W12345 10/W-123456 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| July 1970 – June 1971 | Embossed white serial on blue plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "70" at bottom left and "71" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1D-12345 10D12345 1-123456 10-123456 1W123456 10W12345 10/W-123456 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| July 1971 – June 1972 | Embossed orange serial on reflective white plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at bottom; "72" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at top | 1D123456 10D12345 1-123456 10-123456 1W123456 10W12345 10/W-123456 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| July 1972 – June 1973 | Embossed green serial on reflective white plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "73" at bottom right | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1D123456 10D12345 1-123456 10-123456 1W123456 10W12345 10/W-123456 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | ||
| July 1973 – June 1974 | As 1971–72 base, but with "74" at top right | "SUNSHINE STATE" as on 1971–72 base | 1D123456 10D12345 1-123456 10-123456 1W123456 10W12345 10/W-123456 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class |
1974 to present
| Image | Dates issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format(s) | Serials issued | Notes |
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| July 1974 – March 1977 | Embossed red serial on reflective white plate with border line; "FLORIDA" centered at top; "75" at top left | "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | 1D123456 10D12345 1-123456 10-123456 1W123456 10W12345 10/W-123456 1WW12345 10WW1234 10W/W12345 |
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class | Monthly staggered registration introduced July 1976, with each plate expiring in the same month as the registrant's birthday.[2] Revalidated with stickers until 1980. | |
| April 1977 – February 1979 | Embossed green serial on reflective white plate; "FLORIDA" centered at top | none | ABC 123 | AAA 000 to approximately FBN 999 | Issued only to new registrants. Letters I, O and Q not used in serials. County-name sticker added at bottom in 1978. Revalidated with stickers until 1987. | |
| February 1979 – February 1984 | Embossed green serial on reflective white plate; orange state map screened to left of center behind serial; "FLORIDA" centered at top | County name centered at bottom | ABC 123 | FBP 000 to YZZ 999; AIA 000 to YQZ 999 |
'M' and 'Z' series in the ABC 123 serial format reserved for dealers and rental vehicles respectively. After YZZ 999 was issued in late 1982, serials with I and Q as the first and/or second letters were issued, before the 123 ABC format was introduced. Revalidated with stickers until 1992. | |
| February 1984 – June 1986 |
123 ABC | 000 AAA to approximately 999 KTG | ||||
| June 1986 – November 1991 | Embossed red serial on reflective white plate; green state map screened to left of center behind serial; "FLORIDA" centered at top | County name centered at bottom | ABC 12D | Exclusively from AAA 00A to approximately JUQ 99Z; intermittently from JUR 00A to approximately KGW 99Z | Early plates used a lighter shade of green for the state map, while some plates manufactured during 1988 featured a smaller-size state name. Letter O not used in serials (this practice continues today); 'M' series reserved for dealers and 'Y' and 'Z' series for rental vehicles. Replaced from 1992 through 1996 as part of five-year plate replacement cycle. | |
| November 1991 – November 1994 | As 1979–86 base | County name centered at bottom | ABC 12D | Intermittently from JUR 00A to approximately KGW 99Z; exclusively from KGX 00A to approximately RWV 99Z | ||
| November 1994 – July 1997 |
County name or "SUNSHINE STATE" centered at bottom | Exclusively from RWW 00A to approximately XBQ 99Z; intermittently from XBR 00A to approximately XDQ 99Z | "Sunshine State" slogan reintroduced on all plates in Dade County. | |||
| July 1997 – February 1998 | Embossed green serial on reflective white plate; citrus orange graphic over green state map screened in the center; "FLORIDA" screened in orange and yellow centered at top | County name or "SUNSHINE STATE" embossed in green centered at bottom | XBC 12D | Intermittently from XBR 00A to approximately XDQ 99Z; exclusively from XDR 00A to XZZ 99Z | "Sunshine State" plates issued in Dade County (renamed Miami-Dade County in late 1997); county-name plates in all other counties. | |
| February 1998 – early 1999 | AB1 23C | CY0 00X to IZ9 99Z | ||||
| A12 34B | I00 00V to L99 99Z | |||||
| early 1999 – 2000 | A12 BCD | A00 AAA to approximately B99 FWB | ||||
| 2000 – December 2003 | County name | A12 BCD | B00 FWC to approximately I99 YXW | Issued in all counties except Miami-Dade County. | ||
| "SUNSHINE STATE" | T00 AAA to approximately X99 FTJ | Issued in Miami-Dade County. First use of a separate serial block for this county. | ||||
| December 2003 – August 2004 | Embossed green serial on reflective white plate; orange blossom graphic over green state map screened in the center; "MYFLORIDA.COM" screened in green centered at top | County name | A12 BCD | I00 ZAA to approximately K99 AAR | Issued in all counties except Miami-Dade County. | |
| "SUNSHINE STATE" | X12 BCD | X00 FTN to X99 ZZZ | Issued in Miami-Dade County. | |||
| August 2004 – March 2009 | County name | A12 3BC | A00 0AA to N99 9ZZ | Issued in all counties except Miami-Dade County. Wider serial dies introduced 2006. | ||
| March 2009 – July 2015 |
123 ABC | 000 MAA to 999 RZZ | ||||
| July 2015 – mid-2018 | A12 BCD | Y00 AAA to Z62 JZP | ||||
| mid-2018 –August 2021 | IB1 2CD | IA0 0AA to IZ9 9ZZ | ||||
| August 2021 – June 2022; April 2023 – June 2024 |
12A BCD | 01B AAA to approximately 99B BIG; 01C BAA to approximately 99C KCT | ||||
| June 2022 – April 2023 | CB1 234 | CA0 001 to CZ9 999 | ||||
| June 2024 – present | AB1 23C | JN0 00A to KM9 99Z; LA0 00A to LC9 99M (as of January 22, 2026) | ||||
| August 2004 – late 2009 |
"SUNSHINE STATE" | A12 3BC | P00 0AA to X99 9ZZ | Issued in Miami-Dade County. Dies changed from narrow set to wider set mid-production. | ||
| 123 ABC | 000 HAA to 999 LZZ; 000 VAA to 999 YZZ; 000 TAA to 999 TZZ |
Issued in Miami-Dade County, as well as alternate choice in all other counties. In 2008 state changes mandatory 5 year license plate replacement to 6 years. | ||||
| November 2009 – May 2021; February 2024 – June 2024; |
ABC D12 | AAA A01 to EZZ Z99; GAA A01 to LZZ Z99; NAA A01 to RZZ Z99; FBA A01 to FVZ Z99 |
Issued in Miami-Dade County, as well as alternate choice in all other counties.
'FA' series reserved for antique and 'M' series for motorcycles. State changes mandatory 6 year license plate replacement to 10 years. | |||
| May 2022–June 2022 | 123 4AB | 000 1AL to 999 9AZ | ||||
| May 2021 – May 2022; June 2022 –August 2022; July 2023 – February 2024; |
12A BCD | 01A AAA to 99B ZZZ; (except for 01B AAA to approximately 99B BIG, occupied by county name plates) 01D AAA to 99F EZZ; (except for the DK, EA, EF, EN, EP, and FA series) 01F PAA to approximately 99G CZZ; (except for the FU, FW, and GA series) 01T GAA to 99T GZZ; 01V BAA to 99V CZZ |
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| August 2022 –July 2023; February 2025 –June 2025 |
AB1 2CD | AF0 0AA to AZ9 9ZZ; BL0 0AA to BZ9 9ZZ; DH0 0AA to EB9 9ZZ; (except for the DV and EA series) |
AA-AC, DA-DG, and EA series occupied by Apportioned. DV series occupied by disabled veteran. | |||
| June 2024–September 2024 | KB1 23C | KN0 00A to KZ9 99Z | ||||
| November 2025 | E12 34B | E00 00F to E99 99M | ||||
| February 2026 –present | Embossed green serial on reflective white plate; orange blossom graphic over green state map screened in the center; "FLORIDA" screened in green centered at top | ABC 123 | XAA 001 to XAZ 999 (as of February 20, 2026) | |||
| October 1, 2008 – September 2018 | Embossed green serial on reflective white plate; orange blossom graphic over green state map screened in the center; "MYFLORIDA.COM" screened in green centered at top | "IN GOD WE TRUST" | 123 4AB | 000 1GA to 999 9YZ | Issued in all counties as no-cost alternative issue. Progression of first letter in the 123 4AB serial format: G, H, I, J, B, P, Q, T, U, V, X, Y. | |
| September 2018 –January 2019 | 123 45Z | 000 01Z to 999 99Z | ||||
| January 2019 –February 2022 | A12 3BC | Z00 0AA to Z99 9ZZ; Y00 0AA to Y99 9ZZ |
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| February 2022 –February 2026 | AB1 2CD | BB0 0AA to BH9 9ZZ; CC0 0AA to approximately CU9 9ZZ |
BA and BK series occupied by Apportioned, BJ for weighted wrecker. | |||
| May 2014–present | Embossed green serial on reflective white plate; orange blossom graphic over green state map screened in the center; "FLORIDA" screened in green centered at top | A00 00A to Z99 99Z | ||||
| December 2025 | Embossed navy serial on reflective white plate; America250FL logo screened in the center; "FLORIDA" screened in navy at the center top. | US1 234 | US0 001 to US9 999 | Limited-run plate to commemorate the United States Semiquincentennial. | ||
| December 2025 –present | USC 123 | USA 001 to USH 999 (as of March 11, 2026) |
County coding, 1938–77
Florida used numeric county codes on its license plates between 1938 and 1977, with the order of the codes based on the populations of each of the state's 67 counties according to a 1935 census.[2] There was also code 68 on plates ordered from the state tag office in Tallahassee, and code 90 on replacement plates.
| Code | County |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dade |
| 2 | Duval |
| 3 | Hillsborough |
| 4 | Pinellas |
| 5 | Polk |
| 6 | Palm Beach |
| 7 | Orange |
| 8 | Volusia |
| 9 | Escambia |
| 10 | Broward |
| 11 | Alachua |
| 12 | Lake |
| 13 | Leon |
| 14 | Marion |
| 15 | Manatee |
| 16 | Sarasota |
| 17 | Seminole |
| 18 | Lee |
| 19 | Brevard |
| 20 | St. Johns |
| 21 | Gadsden |
| 22 | Putnam |
| 23 | Bay |
| 24 | St. Lucie |
| 25 | Jackson |
| 26 | Osceola |
| 27 | Highlands |
| 28 | Pasco |
| 29 | Columbia |
| 30 | Hardee |
| 31 | Suwannee |
| 32 | Indian River |
| 33 | Santa Rosa |
| 34 | DeSoto |
| 35 | Madison |
| 36 | Walton |
| 37 | Taylor |
| 38 | Monroe |
| 39 | Levy |
| 40 | Hernando |
| 41 | Nassau |
| 42 | Martin |
| 43 | Okaloosa |
| 44 | Sumter |
| 45 | Bradford |
| 46 | Jefferson |
| 47 | Citrus |
| 48 | Clay |
| 49 | Hendry |
| 50 | Washington |
| 51 | Holmes |
| 52 | Baker |
| 53 | Charlotte |
| 54 | Dixie |
| 55 | Gilchrist |
| 56 | Hamilton |
| 57 | Okeechobee |
| 58 | Calhoun |
| 59 | Franklin |
| 60 | Glades |
| 61 | Flagler |
| 62 | Lafayette |
| 63 | Union |
| 64 | Collier |
| 65 | Wakulla |
| 66 | Gulf |
| 67 | Liberty |
| 68 | State Tag Office |
| 90 | Replacements |
Vehicle classes, 1932–77
Between 1932 and 1977, Florida used letters on its license plates that corresponded to the class of vehicle.
Through 1937, the letters were placed before or after the numeric part of the serial, depending on the year. When county codes (above) were introduced in 1938, the letters were placed before the code (e.g. G10-123 for a commercial truck in Broward County). From 1939 onwards, the letters were placed after the code, but before the rest of the serial (e.g. 10G-123).
Throughout this period, license plates without letters were used on passenger cars. In 1932 and 1933, they were used on cars weighing 3,000 lb and under; from 1934 through 1941, on cars weighing between 2,051 and 3,050 lb; and from 1942 through 1947, on cars weighing between 2,001 and 2,500 lb. From 1948 onwards, they were used on cars weighing between 2,501 and 3,500 lb, as there were now more heavy cars.[2]
| Letter | Vehicle class |
|---|---|
| A | Motorcycle |
| AM | Motorcycle dealer (1949–69) |
| AX | Tax-exempt motorcycle |
| B | Boat trailer |
| BB | Private trailer, 501 to 1050 lb |
| C | City bus |
| CV | Commercial vehicle over 2000 lbs |
| D | Passenger car, 3001 lb and over (1932–33) Passenger car, 3051 to 4050 lb (1934–41) Passenger car, 2501 to 3500 lb (1942–47) Passenger car, 2001 to 2500 lb (1948–61) Passenger car, 2500 lb and under (from 1962) |
| E | Taxi cabs, rental cars or limousines |
| FHP | Florida Highway Patrol vehicle |
| FO | Trailer for hire over 4001 lbs (half years plates with an expiration date) |
| G | Truck, 4000 lb and under (1932–33) Commercial truck, 2050 lb and under (from 1934) |
| GF | Truck for hire |
| GFH | Truck for hire (until 1939) |
| GH | Private truck, 2051 to 3050 lb (from 1934) |
| GK | Private truck, 3051 to 5050 lb (from 1934) |
| GL | Private truck, 5051 lb and over (1934–66) |
| GW | Private truck over 5051 lbs (from 1967) |
| H | Truck, 4001 lb and over (1932–33) Half-year plate (1938 to early 1950s) |
| HF | Truck for hire over 4051 lbs |
| HFH | Half year for hire vehicle |
| HT | House trailer |
| K | Ambulance |
| KA | Fractional Ambulance (1949) |
| L | Semi-trailer |
| M | Dealer (1932–65) |
| MC | Member of Congress |
| MF | Franchised dealer (from 1966) |
| MH | Mobile home |
| MI | Independent dealer (from 1966) |
| MT | Truck dealer (from 1966) |
| N | Rental trailer, 2001 lb and over |
| NN | Rental trailer, 2000 lb and under |
| O | Semi-trailer for hire |
| P | Off-road vehicle |
| Q | Antique passenger car |
| R | Light motorcycle (from 1960) |
| RB | Ringling Brothers (circus vehicles) |
| RP | Real property (for Mobile Homes that had been converted to a fixed asset) |
| RV | Recreational vehicle |
| S | Bus for hire |
| T | Passenger car, 2050 lb and under (1934–41) Passenger car, 2000 lb and under (1942–61) |
| TA | Truck tractor |
| TAF | Half year truck tractor |
| TB | Truck tractor |
| TBF | Half year truck tractor |
| TC | Truck tractor |
| TCF | Half year truck tractor |
| TD | Truck tractor |
| TDF | Half year truck tractor |
| TE | Truck tractor |
| TEF | Half year truck tractor |
| V | Private trailer, 500 lb and under |
| W | Passenger car, 4051 lb and over (1934–41) Passenger car, 3501 to 4500 lb (from 1942) |
| WW | Passenger car, 4501 lb and over (from 1942) |
| X | Tax exempt |
Non-passenger plates
The state issues many non-passenger types of license plates to various vehicle classes and types.
| Image | Type | First issued | Serial format(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amateur Radio | FCC call sign | |||
| Antique | 123 456 BB1 234 IB1 234 FAC D12 JB1 234 12E PCD |
Issued to cars and trucks that are at least 30 years old and under 26,000 lb (11.7 t) A and B are issued in the second letter in the JB1 234 serial format. 99E PZZ current high. | ||
| Antique Motorcycle | Q123456 123QB 123RB FJC12 123NB |
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| Apportioned | A12 34B XB1 23C AB1 2CD |
Annual plates. Issued in pairs.
"A" denotes the type of vehicle.
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| City Government | 123456 XB1234 |
"City" legend. XM4999 current high. | ||
| City Government — Motorcycle | CY 1234 J12345 |
"City" legend. | ||
| College | 1234 IB12 JB12 KB12 |
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| County Government | 123456 TB1234 |
"County" legend. TM4999 current high. | ||
| County Government — Motorcycle | C0 1234 | "County" legend. | ||
| Custom Vehicle | 2008 | VBC1D | ||
| Dealer | MBC 123 MBC 12D MB1 23C NB1 23C PB1 23C |
The series skipped to PA0 00A after approximately issuing NC7 18I. PP9 99Z current high
| ||
| Disabled Person | 12345 123456 Y1BCD Z1BCD YB12C ZB12C JB12C VB1CD CT1CD FBC12 UB1CD |
X through Z are used as second letter in the FBC12 serial format. Current high: UP9ZZ | ||
| Disabled Person – Motorcycle | 1234 WB1C XB1C YB1C ZB1C 12AB A1BC |
C, D, X, and Y used as first letter (A) in the 12AB serial format. | ||
| Division of Driver Licenses | DDL12345 | |||
| Electronic Temporary registration | ABC1234 | DYM9999 current high | ||
| Exempt | X12345 X1234B |
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| Fleet | GBC 123 GB1 234 (If issued by a truck with pairs.) |
GGP 999 is the current high, while GB4 999 with truck. | ||
| Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | ACS12345 | |||
| Florida Department of Corrections | DC 12345 | |||
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection | DEP12345 | |||
| Florida Department of Health | DH 1234 | |||
| Florida Department of Transportation | D0T12345 | |||
| Florida Department of Veterans Affairs | FDVA1234 | |||
| Florida Division of Motor Vehicles | DMV12345 | |||
| Florida Public Service Commission | PSC12345 | |||
| Florida Water Management District | WMD12345 | |||
| Former Military Vehicle | 12345HA | Very obscure, it has been said that FL doesn't even want to issue them. | ||
| Horseless Carriage | 12345 | |||
| Horseless Carriage - DMV | 1234 12345 |
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| Horseless Carriage - Motorcycle | HC 123A HC C12 |
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| Horseless Carriage - Permanent | 12 123 1234 |
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| Indefinite — Agricultural Trailer | YB1 23C | |||
| Indefinite — Rental Trailer | Z 12345 ZB1 23C |
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| Labor of Employment Security | LES12345 | |||
| Lease | YBC 12D ZBC 12D |
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| Livestock Hauler | LH 1234 | |||
| Manufacturer | A12 345 | A13 899 current high | ||
| Medal of Honor (Air Force) | 1985 | F12 | Given to Medal of Honor recipients who served the Air Force | |
| Medal of Honor (Army) | 1985 | A12 | Given to Medal of Honor recipients who served the Army | |
| Medal of Honor (Navy) | 1985 | N12 | Given to Medal of Honor recipients who served the Navy | |
| Member of Congress | 1 12 |
Serial is district number. | ||
| Miccosukee Indian | 1234 | Issued to Miccosukee owners. | ||
| Miccosukee Indian Motorcycle | 1234MI | Issued to Miccosukee motorcyclists. | ||
| Motor Scooter—driver under 21 years old | 12ABC 12BBC 12LBC |
Current high: 99LMZ. | ||
| Motorcycle | 123456 VB1234 12345A 1234AB MBCD12 SBCD12 12FICD |
The 6 series in the 123456 format are occupied by motorcycle dealers. N through W then A through R except M, reserved for motorcycle dealers, used as first letter in the 12345A format. E, although the first six letters of the second, K, L, N, and R used as first letter (A) in the 1234AB serial format. MBCD12 and SBCD12 format began in 2016 and 2024 respectively. The 12FICD format began in 2025 nearing the end of the SD series.
Current high: 99FIFZ. | ||
| Motorcycle Dealer | 623456 12345M |
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| North Broward Hospital District | NBHD1234 | |||
| Permanent Trailer | C12 34B 123 4CB QB1 2CD |
Permanent plates.
QB9 9VZ is the current high | ||
| Reg Only | AB12345 | |||
| Reg Only — Motorcycle | 12345X | |||
| Restricted | U12 34B MBC 12D |
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| Seminole Indian | 1234 IB1C |
Issued to Seminole owners. | ||
| Seminole Indian Motorcycle | 1234SI | Issued to Seminole motorcyclists. | ||
| Sheriff | 12345 ZBC12 |
ZZX99 current high | ||
| State Fire Marshall | 1FBC | |||
| State Government | 12345 YB123 ZB123 |
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| State Government — Motorcycle | ST 1234 | |||
| State police | 1234 | |||
| Street Rod | 1983 | Z1234 | ||
| Temporary registration | A-123456 AB-12345 |
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| Truck over 5,000 lb (2.26 t) | 1986 | AA0000 - DK9999 H00 00A - P19 99L |
County name or "SUNSHINE STATE" slogan at bottom. Issued in pairs with the validation sticker placed on the front plate.
| |
| Transporter | G12 34B | |||
| Workforce Innovation | AWI12345 | |||
| Wrecker | D12 34B | "WRECKER" legend. | ||
| Wrecker — Weighted | E1234B BJ12CD |
"WRECKER" legend. A through E are issued as second letter in the E1234B serial format. |
Personalized plates
Florida offers personalized license plates for an extra fee, on the standard orange blossom design and on specialty designs (below). On the orange blossom design and specialty designs with centered graphics, combinations can consist of between one and seven characters specified by the registrant, including letters, numbers, spaces and hyphens. On specialty designs with left-aligned graphics, combinations are limited to a maximum of five characters, and on the Motorcycle Specialty plate, they are limited to a maximum of six characters.[5]
Specialty plates
Florida has offered over 120 specialty license plates to its motorists, most for an extra fee. Some of these plates are no longer issued, while others have been redesigned since they were first issued.[6]
Collegiate
| Image | Type | First issued (redesigned) |
Serial format(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth University (Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences prior to 2012) |
October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
H12 345 CAC12 |
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| Auburn University | December 18, 2023 | 123AB | Series stated at 001AR. | |
| Ave Maria University | November 1, 2021 | CBC12 | ||
| Barry University | July 1, 1998 (November 1, 2021) |
AA123 AB12C CCC12 EEC12 C1BCD |
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| Beacon College | November 1, 2021 | CDC12 | ||
| Bethune–Cookman University (Bethune–Cookman College prior to 2007) |
February 15, 1997 | BC123 BB12C BB1CD |
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| Eckerd College | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
E12 345 CEC12 |
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| Edward Waters College | October 1, 2002 (January 7, 2022) |
B1BC MB12 AB12C |
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| Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
K1BC Y1BC CFC12 EDC12 |
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| Everglades University | November 1, 2021 | CGC12 | ||
| Flagler College | October 1, 2002 (December 28, 2018, July 27, 2022) |
C1BC Z1BC FGC1D |
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| Florida A&M University | October 1, 1987 (July 30, 2025) |
M1234 M123B M12BC Y12BC M1BCD |
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| Florida Atlantic University | October 1, 1987 (February 19, 2025) |
A1234 A123B |
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| Florida College | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
L1BC CHC12 |
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| Florida Gulf Coast University | November 1, 1997 (September 27, 2021) |
V1234 V123B V12BC |
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| Florida Institute of Technology | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
Q1BC CIC12 |
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| Florida International University | October 1, 1987 (February 19, 2025) |
I1234 I123B I12BC |
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| Florida Memorial University | July 1, 1999 (March 27, 2023) |
FBC1D 12QAC |
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| Florida Southern College | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
D1BC CJC12 KA1CD |
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| Florida State University | October 1, 1987 | S1234 S123B S12BC S1BCD ABC1D 1234S SB123 VB123 WB123 WB12C UB12C AM12C FLC1D J1KCD T1BCD |
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| Jacksonville University | October 1, 2002 (October 28, 2019, November 1, 2021) |
R1BC 12JB 12KB CLC12 |
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| Keiser University | 2015 (November 1, 2021) |
123NB CZC12 |
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| Lynn University | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
E1BC CMC12 |
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| New College of Florida | July 1, 2002 - March 28, 2022 April 14, 2025 - Present |
N123 N12B N1BC E123 1BBC |
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| Nova Southeastern University | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
S1BC SB12 S12B 12UB CNC12 |
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| Palm Beach Atlantic University | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
F1BC CPC12 |
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| Ringling School of Art and Design | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
U1BC CQC12 |
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| Rollins College | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
G1BC RB12 CRC12 |
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| Saint Leo University | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
V1BC CSC12 |
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| Saint Thomas University | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
H1BC CTC12 |
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| Southeastern University | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
W1BC WB12 CUC12 |
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| Stetson University | October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
I1BC ZB12 CVC12 |
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| University of Alabama | July 17, 2024 | UA1CD W1WCD |
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| University of Central Florida | October 1, 1987 (July 26, 2016) |
C1234 C123B C12BC 123YB J12LC P12BC |
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| University of Florida | October 1, 1987 (1997, 2007, December 13, 2022) |
F1234 F123B F12BC F1BCD GBC1D HBC1D IBC1D |
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| University of Georgia | March 27, 2023 | UG1CD U1GCD BUC12 |
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| University of North Florida | October 1, 1987 – February 1, 2024 July 30, 2025 –Present |
N1234 N123B N12BC |
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| University of Miami | October 1989 | H1234 H123B H12BC HBC1D X12BC EFC12 JBC12 FD1CD 123NH 123XA 12HNC UM1CD Z12WC |
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| University of South Florida | October 1, 1987 (July 30, 2018) |
U1234 U123B U12BC ZBC1D |
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| University of Tampa | October 1, 2002 (August 15, 2016, November 1, 2021) |
X1BC TB12 UB12 VB12 XB12 CWC12 |
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| University of West Florida | October 1, 1987 (2015) |
W1234 W123B W12BC |
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| Warner University (Warner Southern College prior to 2008) |
October 1, 2002 (November 1, 2021) |
J1BC CXC12 |
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| Webber International University | November 1, 2021 | CYC12 |
Environmental/Wildlife
| Image | Type | First issued (redesigned) |
Serial format(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Friend | July 1, 2004 (September 26, 2016) |
ABC12 BBC12 |
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| Aquaculture | July 1, 2004 | AB1 234 | ||
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | August 28, 2023 | 123XB | ||
| Conserve Wildlife | July 1, 1998 | CA123 CB12C CB1CD |
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| Conserve Florida Fisheries | 2021 | 12C ACD | ||
| Discover Florida's Horses | January 10, 2010 | 12DBC | ||
| Discover Florida's Oceans | July 1, 2004 | DBC12 | ||
| Ducks Unlimited | March 27, 2023 | EBC12 | ||
| Endless Summer | 2010 | 12EBC 12JBC 12KBC PB1CD 123CB EBC12 FBC12 C1BCD JKC12 FB1CD |
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| Everglades River of Grass | July 1, 1998 | EA123 EB12C |
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| Explore Off-Road | May 26, 2022 | JBC1D | ||
| Fish Florida | October 1, 2003 | JB1CD | ||
| Florida Bay Forever | April 8, 2024 | 123CB FB123 FRC12 |
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| Go Fishing | March 15, 1997 | LA123 LB12C LB1CD |
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| Helping Sea Turtles Survive | February 1, 1998 | RBC 123 | ||
| Indian River Lagoon | February 15, 1995 April 24, 2023 |
R1234 R123B R12BC R1BCD |
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| Protect Biscayne Bay | June 23, 2025 | CZ1CD | ||
| Protect Florida Springs | October 1, 2007 | P12 345 | ||
| Protect Florida Whales | July 1, 2002 | WBC1D | ||
| Protect Marine Wildlife | March 27, 2023 | EBC12 LAC12 FA1CD CS1CD |
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| Protect Our Oceans | October 1, 2010 | 12GBC FB123 FBC12 CU1CD |
The "Protect Our Oceans" plate, introduced in the spring of 2015, is a re-design of the original "Catch Me, Release Me" plate. | |
| Protect Our Reefs | July 1, 2003 | RBC1D | ||
| Protect the Panther | October 15, 1990 | LBC 123 MBC 123 |
Original design: white plate with panther in center (serials LAA 001 through LEE 999). Current design: white and orange gradient plate with panther's head in center and grass at bottom (serials LEF 001 and up). | |
| 1993 | ||||
| November 27, 2023 | X1BCD | |||
| Protect the Gopher Tortoise | April 14, 2025 | CV1CD | ||
| Protect Wild Dolphins | July 1, 1998 | DA123 DB12C DB1CD DBC1D XB12C |
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| Save Our Seas | July 1, 2004 | QBC12 RBC12 SBC12 QBC1D |
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| Save the Bees | October 29, 2025 | FS1 2CD | ||
| Save the Manatee | March 16, 1990 | HBC 123 IBC 123 |
Original design: red serial on white, blue and green plate with manatee in center (serials HAA 001 through IBX 999). Current design: black serial on yellow, green and blue plate with manatee in center (serials IBY 001 and up). | |
| 2008 | ||||
| Save Wild Florida | 12FBC | Features a Miami blue butterfly at left. | ||
| Sportsmen's National Land Trust / Wildlife Foundation of Florida | July 1, 2004 (2014) |
VBC12 WBC12 |
Both designs feature a white-tailed deer at left. | |
| State Parks | 2022 | BI1 2CD | ||
| State Wildflower | July 1, 1999 | WBC 123 | ||
| Tampa Bay Estuary | June 10, 1999 | TBC1D | ||
| Trees Are Cool | October 1, 2007 | 12CBC |
Special Interest
| Image | Type | First issued (redesigned) |
Serial format(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Education | July 1, 2006 | JB123 JBC1D |
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| Agriculture | April 1, 1997 | VBC 123 | ||
| Alpha Kappa Alpha | May 26, 2022 | 123 4AB | ||
| Alpha Phi Alpha | May 26, 2022 | 123 4AC | ||
| America the Beautiful | May 26, 2022 | AB12C | ||
| Big Brothers, Big Sisters | 2013 (2019) | 123EB | ||
| Challenger/Columbia | January 1, 1987 (2001, 2005) |
KSC 123 ABC 123 BBC 123 TB123 TA12C TB1CD |
The first issuance of a speciality plate, commemorating their astronauts following Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986. In 2005, due to Space Shuttle Columbia disaster that arose in 2003, Florida redesigned by inserting “Columbia” on their plate. | |
| Choose Life | July 1,1999
(2022) |
CBC1D | ||
| Delta Sigma Theta | May 26, 2022 | 123 4AD | ||
| Disease Prevention & Early Detection | February 23, 2026 | |||
| Don't Tread on Me | December 13, 2022 | GBC12 JLC12 J12KC KB1CD Y123B FB123 |
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| End Breast Cancer | July 1,1998
(2022) |
KBC1D | ||
| Family First | July 1,2004
(2022) |
FB1 234 | ||
| Family Values | July 1, 2004 (October 2, 2023) |
VB1 234 | ||
| Florida Sheriffs Association | 2014 | FB12C | ||
| Florida Stands with Israel | January 30, 2025 | UB1CD | ||
| Fraternal Order of Police | 2010 | 123FB | ||
| Freemasonry | 2013 | 123KB | ||
| Honoring Law Enforcement | 2014 | 123LB CP1CD |
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| Horse Country | August 1,2008
(2022) |
12HBC | ||
| Hospice – Every Day Is a Gift | July 1,2003
(2022) |
123HB 123IB |
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| Imagine | July 1,2004
(2022) |
123 4FB | ||
| In God We Trust | October 1, 2008 | IBC12 | ||
| Invest in Children | June 1,1995
(2022) |
123 CBC 123 DBC |
The series skipped to 001 DJJ after approximately issuing 370 CCJ. | |
| Iota Phi Theta | May 26, 2022 | 123 4AE | ||
| K9s United | January 30, 2025 | GBC12 | ||
| Kappa Alpha Psi | May 26, 2022 | 123 4AF | ||
| Lauren's Kids | July 1,2014
(2022) |
123GB | ||
| Margaritaville | July 30, 2025 | JBC12 | ||
| Live the Dream | July 1,2004
(2022) |
DB1 234 | ||
| Moffitt Cancer Center | 2015 | 123PB | ||
| Omega Psi Phi | May 26, 2022 | 123 4AG | ||
| Phi Beta Sigma | May 26, 2022 | 123 4AH | ||
| Salutes Firefighters | July 1,2002 (2022) | YB1CD | ||
| Sigma Gamma Rho | May 26,2022 | 123 4AI | ||
| State of the Arts | February 1,1995
(2022) |
FBC 123 | ||
| Stop Child Abuse | July 1,2003 (2022) | 123SB 123TB |
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| Stop Heart Disease | July 1,2003 | S12 345 | ||
| Support Autism Programs | September 1,2009 (2022) | 12SBC | ||
| Support Education | October 1, 1994 (December 13, 2018) |
123 ABC MBC12 |
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| Support Homeownership for All | July 1, 2006 (March 25, 2024) |
QB123 FQC12 |
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|
|
Support Law Enforcement | October 1, 2002 (September 15, 2020) |
PBC1D | |
| United We Stand | September 1,2002
(2022) |
123 UBC | ||
| Visit Our Lights | October 1, 2008 (July 29, 2019) |
VB12C | ||
| Walt Disney World | August 26,2021 | 12DBC EBC1D |
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| Zeta Phi Beta | May 26, 2022 | 123 4AJ |
Sports
| Image | Type | First issued (redesigned) |
Serial format(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Panthers | June 1, 1995 (June 28, 2017, April 24, 2023) |
P1234 P123B PA1 234 12PBC 12RNC FBC12 LHC12 |
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| Golf Capital of the World | July 1, 2002 | JB1 23C | ||
| Inter Miami CF | August 28, 2025 | JBC12 | ||
| Jacksonville Jaguars | June 1,1995
July 23,2010 September 14,2023 |
J1234 J123B J12BC J1BCD |
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| Miami Dolphins | April 1, 1995 (2015, October 28, 2019) |
D1234 D123B D12BC D1BCD |
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| Miami Heat | June 1, 1995 (November 13, 2018, December 3, 2021, October 2, 2023) |
L1234 L123B L12BC L1BCD LBC12 CW1CD Y123B |
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| Miami Marlins (Florida Marlins prior to 2012) |
July 1, 1995 (April 29, 2019) |
E1234 E123B E12BC |
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|
|
NASCAR | October 1, 2007 (2015) |
12NBC | |
|
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Olympic Spirit | January 1,1994
July 23,2012 August 10,2023 |
G1234 G123B G12BC G1BCD |
|
| Orlando City SC | March 14, 2023 | 123 SEC | ||
| Orlando Magic | June 1, 1995 (August 28, 2025) |
K1234 K123B K12BC |
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| Play Tennis | October 1, 2008 | 123BB | ||
| Police Athletic League | February 15,1997
(2009) |
PA123 PB12C PB1CD |
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| Share the Road | June 10,1999
(2010) |
123 EBC EBC1D |
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| Swim For Life | January 8, 2025 | 12F HCD | ||
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | April 1, 1998 (2008, 2015, August 12, 2021, June 20, 2025) |
B1234 B123B B12BC B1BCD |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | June 1, 1995 (August 26, 2019) |
T1234 T123B T12BC |
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| Tampa Bay Rays (Tampa Bay Devil Rays prior to 2008) |
March 1, 1997 (2008) |
Q1234 Q123B Q12BC |
Military
| Image | Type | First issued (redesigned) |
Serial format(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion | 2013 | 123DB | ||
| Blue Angels | 2021 | A1BCD BB123 CY1CD |
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| Blue Angels — Motorcycle | 2021 | 123A F123 12BB |
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| Salutes Veterans | 1999 | SBC1D | ||
| Support Our Troops | October 1, 2007 | 12TBC | ||
| U.S. Air Force | July 1, 2003 | ABC1D | ||
| U.S. Army | July 1, 2003 | BBC1D | ||
| U.S. Coast Guard | July 1, 2003 | 123VB 12IBC |
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| U.S. Marine Corps | July 1, 1999 | UBC1D QBC1D |
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| U.S. Navy | July 1, 2003 | NBC1D |
Special military
| Image | Type | First issued (redesigned) |
Serial format(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Combat Action Medal | April 25, 2016 | Y1234 | ||
| Air Force Cross | ||||
| Army of Occupation | May 26, 2022 | AN12C | ||
| Bronze Star | August 9, 2021 | BB123 | ||
| Combat Action Badge | 1TBC | |||
| Combat Action Ribbon | 123UB | |||
| Combat Infantry Badge | 1HBC 1IBC |
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| Combat Medical Badge | X123B | |||
| Disabled Veteran (Disabled) | 1234 ABC1 12345 |
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| Disabled Veteran | DV12345 DV1234C DV1234 DV12CD |
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| Disabled Veteran — Motorcycle | DV1234 1234DB |
Progression of second letter: V, A, B. | ||
| Distinguished Flying Cross | ||||
| Distinguished Service Cross | ||||
| Ex-Prisoner of War | 1983 | EX-POW 123 EX-POW 1234 EX-POW PBC1 |
Orange blossom design. | |
| Gold Star family | April 1, 2008 | 1GBC | ||
| Korean War Veteran | 1QBC | |||
| National Guard | 1234 A12B |
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| Navy Cross | ||||
| Navy Submariner | April 25, 2016 | VB1C UB1C |
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| Operation Desert Shield | 1YBC | |||
| Operation Desert Storm | 1VBC 1WBC |
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| Operation Enduring Freedom | 2006 | JB1C KB1C LB1C |
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Operation Iraqi Freedom | 2010 (2014) | AB1C BB1C CB1C DB1C |
Double orange base pictured was replaced in 2014 by updated design. |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | 1987 | A12B | ||
| Pearl Harbor survivor | 1983 | 1234 | Orange blossom design. | |
| Purple Heart recipient | 12345 QB1CD |
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| Purple Heart — Motorcycle | 2021 | 1PBC E1BC |
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| Silver Star | ||||
| U.S. paratrooper | July 1, 2003 | 123WB ENC1D |
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| U.S. Reserve | 1983 | 1234 UB123 |
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| Veteran | Z123B XB1CD |
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| Veteran (Motorcycle) | 2021 | XBC1D | ||
| Vietnam War Veteran | 1LBC 1MBC 1NBC 1ZBC |
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| Woman Veteran | 2016 | X1234 EGC12 |
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| Woman Veteran — Motorcycle | 2021 | YBC1D | ||
| World War II Veteran | April 25, 2016 |
Other
| Image | Type | First issued | Serial format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle Specialty | October 1, 2003 | Y12345 | Red, white and blue design. |
Discontinued
| Image | Type | Dates issued | Serial format(s) | Serials issued | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A State of Vision | July 1, 2006 – November 1, 2024 | XB123 | XA001 to XR513 | ||
| American Red Cross | July 1, 2002 – March 2016 | 123AB | 001AA to 866AE | ||
| Best Buddies | July 26, 2023 – February 17, 2025 | 12PBC FB1CD |
01PAA to 99PBZ FB0AA to FB9ZZ |
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| Clearwater Christian College | October 1, 2002 – September 2015 | A1BC | A0AA to approximately A9JZ | Discontinued following the college's closure.[6] | |
| Collectible | 1996 - 1999 | 123456 | Discontinued due to abuse of the reduced rate. | ||
| Columbus Jubilee | 1991 – January 1, 1994 | PBC 123 | PAA 001 to approximately PAJ 599 | ||
| Corrections Foundation | October 1, 2007 – 2009 | 1CBC 1DBC |
1CAA to approximately 9DTZ | ||
| Donate Organs | July 1, 2006 – 2016 | Y123B | Y001A to Y720L | ||
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches | July 1, 1998 – November 1, 2024 | RA123 RB12C |
RA001 to RA999 RA00A to RN87Y |
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| Girl Scouts | 1996 – February 20, 2002 | GA123 GB12C |
GA001 to GA999 GA01A to GE13F |
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| Hispanic Achievers | 2010 – July 1, 2016 | 123 4AA | 000 1AA to 649 3AA | ||
| Hodges University | November 1, 2021 – March 1, 2024 | CKC12 | CKA01 to approximately CKS55 | ||
| Honorary Consul | 1989 – 2022 | 1 123 AB1 |
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| Keep Kids Drug Free | July 1, 1998 – November 1, 2024 | KA123 KB12C |
KA001 to KA999 KA01A to KR94E |
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| Kids Deserve Justice | July 1, 2004 – February 15, 2023 | KBC12 | KAA01 to KIV13 | ||
| Miami Hooters | 1995 – December 1997 | M123 M12B |
M001 to M999; M01A to approximately M81P |
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| Orlando Predators | 1995 – December 1997 | P123 P12B P1BC |
P001 to P999 P01A to P99Z P0AA to approximately P6IS |
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| Parents Make a Difference | July 1, 2004 – February 3, 2020 | PBC12 | PAA01 to PHI89 | ||
| Salutes Veterans | October 10, 1989 - 1999 | DBC 123 | DAA 001 to DEH 550 | Replaced with the redesigned version. | |
| Scouting Teaches Values | February 15, 1997 – November 1, 2024 | 123 SBC | 001 SAA to 954 SBE | ||
| Special Olympics | January 1, 1994 – November 1, 2024 | SBC 123 | SAA 001 to SCG 357 | ||
| St. Johns River | 2010 – July 1, 2016 | 12RBC | 01RAA to 32RDG | ||
| Super Bowl | October 1, 1989 – January 1, 1994 | TBC 123 | TMM 001 to approximately TPT 454 | ||
| Support Soccer | July 1, 2004 – 2018 | 123 4SB | 000 1SA to 176 6SC | Discontinued following the closure of Lighthouse Soccer Foundation Inc. | |
| Support Scenic Walton | November 13, 2023 – February 6, 2026 | FC1CD | FC0AA to FC8ZY | ||
| Tampa Bay Storm | 1995 – February 20, 2002 | T123 T12B |
T001 to T999 T00A to approximately T99T |
References
- ^ "Old Florida License Plates". LeatherLicensePlates.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Simpers, M. R. (September 18, 2015). "Florida License Plates" (PDF). Antique Automobile Club of Cape Canaveral. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Garrish, Christopher (October 2016). "Reconsidering the Standard Plate Size". Plates. Vol. 62, no. 5. Automobile License Plate Collectors Association.
- ^ a b c d e f Tanner, Eric N. "Florida Passenger License Plates". allaboutlicenseplates.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "Application for Personalized License Plate" (PDF). Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "Florida License Plate History" (PDF). Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. May 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2020.