First Issue 1951?
"DV" prefix used 1951?-1964
"V" prefix 1965-present
marked "D.VETERAN" 1965-present
used passenger plate colors through 1975
issued in pairs through 1974
made free to Disabled Veterans by 5/14/1979 (HB2177)
1951 "DV" prefix
white/black
1952 "DV" prefix
yellow/black
1953 "DV" prefix
black/yellow
1954 "DV" prefix
white/black
1955 "DV" prefix
black/white
1956 "DV" prefix
black/yellow
1957
"DV" prefix
white/blue
1958 "DV" prefix
blue/white
1959 "DV" prefix
white/blue
1960 "DV" prefix
blue/white
1961 "DV" prefix
red/white
1962 "DV" prefix
white/red
1963 "DV" prefix
white/green
1964 "DV" prefix
white/black
1965 "S.C.- D.VETERAN 65" top, V prefix
black/white
"DV" prefix now used for passenger (plate shown "DV-3334" IS a passenger issue)
passenger shown for comparison
1966 "SC D.VETERAN 66" bottom, V prefix
white/blue
1967 "SC D.VETERAN 67" top, V prefix
blue/white
1968 "19 D.VETERAN 68" bottom, V prefix
white/black
1969 "19 D.VETERAN 69" bottom, V prefix
white/blue
1970 "1670 D.VETERAN 1970" bottom, V prefix
white/green
1971 "19 D.VETERAN 71" bottom, V prefix
white/brown
1972 "19 D.VETERAN 72" bottom, V prefix
white/black
1973 "19 D.VETERAN 73" bottom, V prefix
white/blue
1974 "19 D.VETERAN 74" bottom, V prefix
white/green
1975 "19 D.VETERAN 75" bottom, V prefix
white/maroon
1976 "1776 D.VETERAN 1976" top, V prefix
blue/white
1977 "19 D.VETERAN 77" bottom, V prefix
red/white
1978 "19 D.VETERAN 78", V prefix
green/white
1979 "19 D.VETERAN 79" bottom, V prefix
black/white
1980 "19 D.VETERAN 80" top, V prefix
blue/white
1981-2010
1981 permanent issue; made free to Disabled Veterans by Legislature 5/14/79 (HB2179)
design similar to 1981-base passenger plates and Government plates
state-shape outline in background (blue) with white base color; red numbers started at V1001
variations exist with and without a space between the V and numbers on both 4-digit and 5-digit
state-issued handicap logo sticker may be applied if owner is qualified
transitioned to flat (digitally produced numbers) in 2009, around number V22000
2011-2015
First Issue February 1, 2011 flat/screenprinted number, "V" prefix; motorcycle version available c.2008
Numbering continues from where previous design left off
No expiration stickers used. No handicapped sticker (will receive Handicapped Veteran plate)
Prior design continues to be valid.
2015-present
First Issue May 1, 2015
flat/screenprinted number, "V" prefix; motorcycle version available
Numbering continues from where previous design left off
No expiration stickers used, though stickers with X are included with the registration and not required to be placed on the plate.
No handicapped sticker (will receive Handicapped Veteran plate)
Full replacement of prior designs to be complete by 4/30/2017.
