The U.S. state of Mississippi first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1912. Since then, the state has gone through a variety of license plate designs and currently has several different designs for passenger, non-passenger, and optional-issue plates.
Plates are currently issued by the Vehicle Licensing Division of the Mississippi Department of Revenue. Only rear plates have been required since 1925.
Passenger baseplates
1912 to 1976
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.[1] The first Mississippi license plate that complied with these standards was issued 22 years beforehand, in 1934.
Image
Dates issued
Design
Serial format
Serials issued
Notes
1912
Embossed black on white; vertical "1912" and "MISS" at left and right respectively
1234
First state issue. Local municipalities had issued license plates earlier.
1913
As 1912 base, but with "1913" at right
1234
One of the rarest license plates in American history. Only two plates are known to exist.
1914–18
Embossed black on white; vertical "MISS" at right
12345
1 to approximately 44500
1919
Embossed light green on black; vertical "1919" and "MISS" at left and right respectively
12345
1 to approximately 60000
1920
Embossed white on maroon with border line; vertical "1920" and "MISS" at left and right respectively
12345
1 to approximately 65000
1921
Embossed red on white with border line; vertical "1921" and "MISS" at left and right respectively
12345
1 to approximately 64500
1922
Embossed black on light green with border line; vertical "1922" and "MISS" at left and right respectively
12345
1 to approximately 77000
1923
Embossed yellow on black with border line; vertical "1923" and "MISS" at left and right respectively
123456
1 to approximately 107000
1924
Embossed white on dark blue with border line; vertical "1924" and "MISS" at left and right respectively
123456
1 to approximately 133000
1925
Embossed black on golden yellow with border line; vertical "1925" and "MISS" at left and right respectively
123-456
1 to approximately 177-000
1926
Embossed white on dark green with border line; vertical "1926" and "MISS" at left and right respectively
123-456
1 to approximately 207-000
1927
Embossed yellow on navy blue with border line; "MISS. 1927" centered at bottom
123-456
1 to approximately 235-000
1928
Embossed white on black with border line; "MISS. 1928" centered at bottom
123-456
1 to approximately 249-000
1929
Embossed white on maroon with border line; "MISS-1929" centered at bottom
123-456
1 to approximately 279-000
1930
Embossed red on dark blue with border line; "MISS-1930" centered at bottom
123-456
1 to approximately 283-000
1931
Embossed white on orange with border line; "MISS 1931" centered at bottom
123-456
1 to approximately 245-000
1932
Embossed golden yellow on black with border line; "MISS-1932" centered at bottom
123-456
1 to approximately 221-000
1933
Embossed white on dark green with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter and "33" stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively
123-456
1 to approximately 120-000
1934
Embossed white on black with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter and "34" stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively
123-456
1 to approximately 149-000
1935
Embossed orange on black with border line; "MISS." centered at top; "35" and tax code letter stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively
123-456
1 to approximately 152-000
1936
Embossed white on black with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter and "36" stamped on locking bar, displayed to left and right of state abbreviation respectively
123-456
1 to approximately 164-000
1937
Embossed white on green with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter at top left and "37" at top right
123-456
1 to approximately 170-000
1938
Embossed white on dark blue with border line; "MISS." centered at top; tax code letter at top left and "38" at top right
123-456
300-001 to approximately 491-000
Issued only from January 1 through October 31, 1938.
1938–39
Embossed black on yellow with border line; "MISS." centered at top; "19" at top left and "39" at top right
123-456
300-001 to approximately 506-000
1939–40
Embossed yellow on black with border line; "MISS." centered at top; "19" at top left and "40" at top right
123-456
700-001 to approximately 892-000
1940–41
Embossed white on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-41" at top
123-456
100-001 to approximately 318-000
First to use county name
1941–42
Embossed yellow on dark blue with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-42" at top
123-456
400-001 to approximately 643-000
1942–43
Embossed orange on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-43" at top
123-456
600-001 to approximately 815-000
Due to wartime metal shortages, some 1943 plates were over-stamped on previously-used license plates, and the old embossed letters and numbers are still partially visible under the new paint.
1943–44
Embossed white on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-44" at top
123-456
700-001 to approximately 898-000
Due to wartime metal shortages, some 1944 plates were over-stamped on previously-used license plates, and the old embossed letters and numbers are still partially visible under the new paint.
1944–45
Embossed yellow on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-45" at top
123-456
500-001 to approximately 700-000
Due to wartime metal shortages, some 1945 plates were over-stamped on previously-used license plates, and the old embossed letters and numbers are still partially visible under the new paint.
1945–46
Embossed white on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-46" at top
123-456
200-001 to approximately 411-000
1946–47
Embossed yellow on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-47" at top
123-456
500-001 to approximately 735-000
1947–48
Embossed white on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-48" at top
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1948–49
Embossed orange on black with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-49" at top
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1949–50
Embossed black on yellow with border line; vertical "MISS" used as separator; county name and "EX. 10-31-50" at top
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1950–51
Embossed yellow on black with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
First use of the full state name.
1951–52
Embossed white on dark green with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1952–53
Embossed maroon on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1953–54
Embossed white on black with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1954–55
Embossed white on blue with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1955–56
Embossed yellow on black with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1956–57
Embossed white on dark green with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1957–58
Embossed black on golden yellow with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1958–59
Embossed dark green on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1959–60
Embossed red on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1960–61
Embossed black on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
123-456
Issued in blocks by county
1961–62
Embossed maroon on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
A/1 12345 A/10 12345
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
Weight classes were as follows: A (1,800 lb and under), B (1,801 to 3,000 lb), C (3,001 to 4,000 lb) and D (4,001 lb and over).[2]
1962–63
Embossed blue on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A-1234 10A-123 XA-1234 1-1234 10-1234 X-12345
Coded by county of issuance (1, 10 or X) and weight class (A)
Letter county codes used by the 17 most populous counties that used two-digit codes in 1961–62. No letter used for the 3,001 to 4,000 lb weight class. Both these practices continued through September 1968.[2]
1963–64
Embossed red on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A-1234 10A-123 XA-1234 1-1234 10-1234 X-12345
Coded by county of issuance (1, 10 or X) and weight class (A)
1964–65
Embossed white on blue with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A-1234 10A-123 XA-1234 1-1234 10-1234 X-12345
Coded by county of issuance (1, 10 or X) and weight class (A)
1965–66
Embossed blue on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A-1234 10A-123 XA-1234 1-12345 10-1234 X-12345
Coded by county of issuance (1, 10 or X) and weight class (A)
1966–67
Embossed white on black with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A-1234 10A-123 XA-1234 1-12345 10-1234 X-12345
Coded by county of issuance (1, 10 or X) and weight class (A)
1967–68
Embossed black on beige with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A-1234 10A-123 XA-1234 1-12345 10-1234 X-12345
Coded by county of issuance (1, 10 or X) and weight class (A)
1968–69
Embossed white on brown with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A 12345 10A12345
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
All county codes and weight class letters same as 1961–62.
1969–70
Embossed blue on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A 12345 10A12345
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
1970–71
Embossed green on white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A 12345 10A12345
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
1971–72
Embossed green on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A 12345 10A12345
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
1972–73
Embossed red on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
1A 12345 10A12345
Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10) and weight class (A)
1973–74
Embossed blue on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
ABC 123 123 ABC
Coded by weight class (A)
Letters I, O and Q not used in serials. The 123 ABC format was used in the five most populous counties (Hinds, Harrison, Jackson, Washington and Lauderdale); this practice continued until the cessation of weight classes in 1976.[2]
1974–75
Embossed red on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
ABC 123 123 ABC
Coded by weight class (A)
1975–76
Embossed maroon on reflective white with border line; "MISSISSIPPI" and county name centered at top and bottom respectively
ABC 123 123 ABC
Coded by weight class (A)
1976 to present
Image
Dates issued
Design
Slogan
Serial format
Serials issued
Notes
1976–81
Embossed red serial on reflective white plate with border line; green magnolia graphic screened in the center; "MISSISSIPPI" screened in green centered at top; county name embossed in red centered at bottom
The Hospitality State
ABC 123
Issued in blocks by county
First graphic plate; monthly staggered registration also introduced. Awarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 1977 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the first time Mississippi was so honored. Some plates had the magnolia graphic in a darker shade of green.
1981–87
Embossed dark blue serial on reflective white plate; "MISSISSIPPI" screened in red centered at top; county name embossed in dark blue centered at bottom
Narrow serial dies reintroduced. The initial '1' indicated the passenger class of vehicles. Letters I, O, Q and U and number 666 not used in serials; this practice continued through September 1997.[2]
October 1, 1992 – September 30, 1997
Embossed dark blue serial on reflective gradient sky blue and white plate; "MISSISSIPPI" screened in blue centered at top; county name embossed in dark blue centered at bottom
none
ABC 123
Issued in blocks by county
Awarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 1992 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the second time Mississippi was so honored.
October 1, 1997 – September 30, 2002
Embossed dark green serial on reflective gradient yellow, white and green plate; magnolia graphic screened in the center; "MISSISSIPPI" screened in dark green centered at top; county name embossed in dark green centered at bottom
none
ABC 123
Issued in blocks by county
Letters I, O, Q and U not used in serials, but number 666 used.[2]
October 1, 2002 – September 30, 2007
Embossed dark green serial on reflective graphic plate with green trees at top, magnolia in the center and blue bands at bottom representing water; "MISSISSIPPI" screened in dark green centered at top; county name embossed in dark green centered at bottom
none
123 ABC
Issued in blocks by county
Letter O and number 666 not used in serials; this practice continues today.[2]
October 1, 2007 – September 30, 2012
Featuring an image of the Biloxi Lighthouse at the center of the plate, on a multicolored background depicting a yellow sunrise behind the lighthouse.
none
ABC 123
Issued in blocks by county
Awarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 2007 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the third time Mississippi was so honored.
October 1, 2012 – January 2019
Featuring an image of B.B. King's Lucille guitar, white background with blue lines from the bottom of the plate. State name printed at the top in blue, county name stamped at the bottom
Birthplace of America's Music / Celebrating Mississippi's Creative Culture
ABC 123
Issued in blocks by county
2018 – January 2019
ABC 1234
January 2019 – December 2023
Embossed dark blue serial on gold gradient plate; screened state seal slightly to left of center; state name screened in dark blue centered at top; county name embossed in dark blue centered at bottom
none
ABC 1234
Issued in blocks by county
Controversy and lawsuit over "In God We Trust" (added to seal in 2014, also added to state flag in 2021)
January 2024 – present
Embossed dark blue serial on white plate; screened magnolia blossom against a blue circle acting as separator; state name screened in dark blue centered at top; county name embossed in dark blue centered at bottom
none
ABC 123
Issued in blocks by county
Created by Leah Eaton of Starkville, Mississippi.[3]
As current passenger base; "TAXI" embossed at bottom
TX 1234
TX 0001 to present
Truck
As current passenger base
AB1 234
Issued in blocks by county
Optional / specialty plates
Many different specialty tags are available. In fiscal year 2014, a total of 2,749,315 license plates were issued by counties, with 683,550 being specialty plates such as: 165,849 Antique (vehicles older than 25 years), 100,698 disabled, 78,714 vanity or personalized plates, 18,367 MS State University, and 15,596 University of Mississippi.
As of July 2022, most specialty plates have a $33 fee, but college or university plates are $53. The state government has a revenue sharing deal with organizations sponsoring a specialty plate, which can be as small as a single high school. For 2014, $5,113,035 was paid to such organizations.
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