Vehicle registration plates of the United States for 1927

Vehicle registration plates of the United States by year
Vehicle registration plates of the United States for 1926	Events of 1927	Vehicle registration plates of the United States for 1928

Each of the 48 states of the United States of America plus several of its territories and the District of Columbia issued individual passenger license plates for 1927.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

Passenger baseplates[edit]

Passenger Car Plates
Region	Design	Slogan	Serial format	Serials issued	Notes
Alabama	Embossed white numbers and border line on black plate; "ALABAMA 1927" at bottom	None	A-123-456	Coded by horsepower class (A)	First use of the full state name. Issued for 10/1/1926 - 9/30/1927
Alaska	Embossed white numbers and border on dark blue plate; "ALASKA" across top;1927 with two lines above and below year at right	None	1234	Unknown
American Samoa	Embossed black numbers on white plate;"A.S." embossed left; 1927 vertical at right	None		? to ?
Arizona	Embossed black numbers and border line on copper plate; "ARIZONA" at bottom, offset to left; vertical "1927" at right	None	1-12345 to 10-1234	Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
Arkansas	Embossed yellow numbers and border line on green plate; "ARK 27" at right	None	123-456	? to ?
California	Embossed white numbers and border line on maroon plate;"CALIFORNIA" centered at bottom with "19 at left and "27" at right	None	1-234-567	? to ?	Validated for single year.
Canal Zone	Embossed red numbers on white plate; "CANAL ZONE" bottom; "1927" vertical left	None	1234	1 to ?
Colorado	Embossed white numbers and border line on black plate; "COLO. 1927" centered at bottom	None	123-456	1 to about 308-000
Connecticut	Embossed white numbers on maroon plate; "CONN. 1927" embossed in white centered at bottom	None	123-456 A-12-345	? to ?	Serials issued in blocks to branch offices.
Delaware	Embossed red numbers and border line on gray plate; "DEL 27" at right	None	12-345	1 to about 40-000
District of Columbia	Embossed golden yellow numbers and border line on black plate; "DIST. COL. 1927" centered at top	None	A-1234	E-1 to about V-1000	Letters E, F, G, J, K, M, P, Q, S, U, V were used for passenger vehicles.^[5]
Florida	Embossed white numbers and border line on black plate; "FLORIDA-27" centered at bottom	None	123-456-C	1-C to about 409-000-C	First use of the full state name.
Georgia	Embossed black numbers and border line on yellow plate; vertical "GA-27" as separator	None	123-456	1 to about 265-000	On three digit plates "GA-27" appears at left.
Guam	Flat black numbers on white plate; "Guam" and 1927	None	123	? to ?
Hawai'i	Embossed black numbers and border line on silver plate; "HAWAII 1927" centered at bottom	None	12-345	? to ?	Serial were issued in blocks to each county.
Idaho	Embossed orange numbers on dark blue plate, "IDAHO–27" at bottom	None	12-345	1 to about 95-000
Illinois	Embossed black numbers and border line on orange plate; "ILL 27" debossed in orange within embossed state silhouette at right	None	1-234-567	1 to about 1-249-000	Only year for the embossed state silhouette.
Indiana	Emobssed white lettering and border line on black plate;"IND" over "27" at right	None	123-456	1 to about 707-000
Iowa	Embossed orange numbers and border line on dark blue plate; "IA 27" at right	None	1-12345 10-1234 A-12345	1-1 to 88–9999; A-1 to N-99999	First characters are the county code with numbers 1 to 88, 00 and letters A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, L, M, N used.
Kansas	Embossed black numbers and border line on gray plate; Vertical "1927" and "KAN" at left and right respectively	None	123-456	1 to about 459-000
Kentucky	Embossed white numbers on blue plate. Plate divided into four bordered sections; "KY", county name and "27" at top; Serial numbers in bottom left and bottom right sections	None	1234 12 345	Numbers begin at 1 in each county.	First U.S. passenger plate to show the name of the county of issuance.
Louisiana	Embossed white numbers and border line on green plate; "LA-1927" centered at bottom	None	123-456	1 to 50000	Only for vehicles with 23 horsepower or more.
Louisiana	Embossed black numbers and border line on cream plate; "LA-1927" centered at bottom	None	123-456	50000 to about 224000	Only for vehicles with 22 horsepower or less.
Maine	Embossed dark blue numbers and border line on golden yellow plate; "MAINE 1927" centered at bottom	None	123-456	1 to about 130-000
Maryland	Embossed black numbers and border line on white plate; "MARYLAND 1927" centered at bottom	None	123-456	30-000 to about 288-000
Massachusetts	Embossed white numbers on maroon plate; "MASS — 1927" at bottom	None	123,456	1 to about 624,000
Michigan	Embossed black numbers on yellow plate; "MICHIGAN" at bottom left; 1927" at bottom right	None	123-456 M123-456	1 to 999999; M1 to about M133-000	The plates beginning with an "M" have a diamond shape around the "M" with a small bar inside
Minnesota	Embossed light green numbers and border line on dark green plate; Vertical "MINN" at right; "27" in bottom left corner with weight class above	None	A123-456 B123-456	A1 to about A258-000; B1 to about B294-000	"A" weight class is below 2000 pounds, and "B" is above this.
Mississippi	Embossed yellow numbers and border line on navy blue plate; "MISS. 1927" centered at bottom	None	123-456	1 to about 235-000
Missouri	Embossed white numbers and border line on dark blue plate; "MO. 1927" centered at bottom	None	123-456	1 to about 606-000
Montana	Embossed black numbers and border line on green plate; "MONT –27" at left	None	12-345	1 to about 95-000
Nebraska	Embossed white numbers on maroon plate; "NEB" lower right with "1927" above	None	1-12345 10-1234	1-1 to 93-9999	First characters are the county code with numbers 1 to 93.
Nevada	Debossed yellow numbers and border line on green plate; "NEVADA 1927" at bottom	None	12-345	00-001 to about 21-000	Plates with only three digits had "00" in front of the dash.
New Hampshire	Embossed dark green numbers and border line on white plate; "N H" and "1927" centered at top and bottom respectively	none	12-345	100 to about 91-000	Serials below 3-000 have the year 1927 overstamping 1925.
New Jersey	Embossed white lettering embossed on green base;"N.J. -- 27." at top	none	A12345 1 E1234 ON1234	A1000 to Z99999; E1000 to E5100; ON1000 to ON4000	County letter code at left to include "1E" and "ON".
New Mexico	Embossed black numbers and border line on yellow plate; "27" within embossed Zia sun symbol at left; "NEW MEXICO" centered at bottom	none	12-345	1 to approximately 55-000	Full state name and Zia symbol first used.
New York	Embossed black numbers and border lin on golden yellow plate; "N Y 2 7" centered at top	none	1A-1 1A-12 1A-1-23 1A-12-34 A-1 A-12 A-1-23 A-12-34	1A-1 to 9Z-99-99; X-1 to Z-99-99	The letter "Y" was not used.
North Carolina	Embossed white numbers and border line on black plate; "NC" monogram and horsepower class at right; "6 30 27" at left	None	123-456	1 to about 465-000	Valid from 7-1-1926 to 6-30-1927.
North Carolina	Embossed red numbers and border line on white plate; vertical "NC" at left; horsepower class and "27" at right	None	123-456	1 to about 465-000	Valid from 7-1-1927 to 12-31-1927.
North Dakota	Embossed black numbers and border line on orange plate; vertical "ND" at left and "1927" at right	None	123-456	1 to about 140-000
Northern Mariana Islands					Did not issue license plates until 1944.
Ohio	Embossed black embossed lettering on gray base and border	none	123-456 ★12-345 A1-234	1 to 999999; ★1 to ★99999; A 1 to E9-999
Oklahoma	Embossed yellow numbers and border line on black plate; "OKLA 1927" at bottom	None	123-456 123F456	? to ?	The "F" denotes plates for Ford Model T cars to ensure these cheaper plates were not used on vehicles with more horsepower.
Oregon	Embossed white numbers on black plate; "OREGON-1927" at bottom	None	123-456	1 thru 60-000 and 80–000 to about 262-000	First use of the full state name.
Pennsylvania	Emobssed yellow numbers and border line on black plate; "1927 PENNA" top center with keystone symbols at top left and right	None	123-456 A12-345	1 to 999-999; A 1 to about D63-000
Puerto Rico	Embossed white numbers and border line on red plate; "PR" at right; "1926-1927" at bottom	None	1234	? to ?
Puerto Rico	Embossed purple numbers and border line on gray plate; "PR" at right; "1927-1928 at bottom	None	1234	? to ?
Rhode Island	Embossed black numbers and border line on white plate; "27 R.I." centered at top	None	12-345	1 to about 97-000
South Carolina	Embossed green numbers and border line on white plate; "SC" and tree embossed at right, with debossed white "27" in tree	None	A123-456	A 1 to F 1-500	Letter corresponds to weight class. This is the last appearance of the Palmetto Tree until 1976 on the SC license plates.
South Dakota	Embossed black numbers and border line on mint green plate;"SD" at right; "27" at left	None	1-1234 10-1234 A 1-1234	1-1 to 64–9999; A 1–1 to A 1-3200	County code before dash.
Tennessee	Embossed white numbers within state outline on lavender plate; "TENN" in top right corner and "27" in bottom right corner; vertical "FRONT" or "REAR" used as separator in numbers in middle;	None	123-456	51-000 to approximately 326-000
Texas	Embossed white numbers and border line on green plate; "TEXAS" vertical right; "1927" vertical left	None	123-456 A12-345	1 to 999-999; A00-000 to about A69-000
Utah	Embossed white numbers and border line on dark blue plate; "UTAH" over "27" at left	None	12-345	1-500 to about 82-000
Vermont	Embossed yellow numbers and border line on green plate; "VERMONT 1927" at bottom	None	12-345	1 to about 75-000
Virgin Islands	Flat white numbers on blue plate	None		? to ?	Major islands have their own letter prefix.
Virginia	Embossed red numbers and border line on bright green plate; "VIRGINIA - 27" at bottom	None	123-456	1 to about 293-000
Washington	Embossed green numbers on white plate and border; "WASHINGTON" at bottom; vertical "X27" at left	None	123-456	1 to ?
West Virginia	Embossed black numbers on gray plate with raised border; "WEST VIRGINIA 1927" at top	None	123-456	1 to ?
Wisconsin	Embossed white numbers on black plate and border; vertical "WIS" at left and "27" at bottom right; weight class above year	None	123-456A	Coded by weight class	Weight classes were A, B, C, D, and E
Wyoming	Embossed black numbers on yellow plate and embossed borders at top and bottom; "1927 WYO" at left	None	12345	1 to about 47000

Non-passenger plates[edit]

Non-passenger Plates
Region	Type	Design & Slogan	Serial format	Serials issued	Notes
Wisconsin	City bus	Embossed white serial on black plate; unknown format		Coded by weight class
	Dealer	Embossed white serial on black plate; vertical "WIS" over "27" at right; embossed solid star at left	1234A	Dealer number and plate number	The number is the dealer number, the letter is the plate number for that dealer
	Duplicate	Embossed white serial on black plate; vertical "WIS" at left, weight class over "27" at right; "DUPLICATE" under serial	123 A	Coded by weight class
	Duplicate truck	Embossed white serial on black plate; vertical "WIS" at left, weight class over "27" at right; "DUPLICATE" under serial, vertical "TRUCK" in between serial and "WIS"	123 A	Coded by weight class
	Interurban bus	Embossed white serial on black plate; unknown format		Coded by weight class
	Motorcycle	Embossed white serial on black plate; "W" over "27" at right	1234A	1 A to approximately 1700A	Used on regular motorcycles
	Motorcycle		123B	1 B to approximately 700B	Used on motorcycles with sidecars
	Municipal	Embossed white serial on brown plate; vertical "WIS" at right	1234	1 to approximately 3100	Undated issue from 1924 to 1929; motorcycle version also available
	Truck	Embossed white serial on black plate; vertical "WIS" at left, weight class over "27" at right; vertical "TRUCK" between serial and "WIS"	12-345A	Coded by weight class	Weight classes were A, B, C, D, E, and F

References[edit]

^ Fox, Jams K. (1997). License Plates of the United States: A Pictorial History 1903-To the Present. Jerico, New York: Interstate Directory Publishing Company. ISBN 9781886777002.
^ Minard, Jeff; Stentiford, Tim (2004). A Moving History, 50 Years Of ALPCA. 100 Years Of License Plates. Paducah, Kentucky: Turner Publishing Company. p. 58. ISBN 1-56311-975-7.
^ Crisler, Bob; Crisler, Chuck, eds. (2007). License Plate Values (7th ed.). King Publishing Company.
^ Martells, Jack (1980). Antique Automotive Collectibles. Chicago: Contemporary Books, Inc. pp. 128–145. ISBN 0-8092-7205-9.
^ "District Of Columbia License Plates". allaboutlicenseplates.com. Retrieved October 15, 2017.

External links[edit]

[1] Fox, Jams K. (1997). License Plates of the United States: A Pictorial History 1903-To the Present. Jerico, New York: Interstate Directory Publishing Company. ISBN 9781886777002.

[2] Minard, Jeff; Stentiford, Tim (2004). A Moving History, 50 Years Of ALPCA. 100 Years Of License Plates. Paducah, Kentucky: Turner Publishing Company. p. 58. ISBN 1-56311-975-7.

[3] Crisler, Bob; Crisler, Chuck, eds. (2007). License Plate Values (7th ed.). King Publishing Company.

[4] Martells, Jack (1980). Antique Automotive Collectibles. Chicago: Contemporary Books, Inc. pp. 128–145. ISBN 0-8092-7205-9.

[allaboutlicenseplates-5] "District Of Columbia License Plates". allaboutlicenseplates.com. Retrieved October 15, 2017.

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Federal district	Washington, D.C.
Insular areas	American Samoa Guam Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands
Other registration plates	Canal Zone Native American tribes Designs and serial formats
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v t e Vehicle registration plates of North America
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Dependencies and other territories	Anguilla Aruba Bermuda Bonaire British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Curaçao Greenland Guadeloupe Martinique Montserrat Puerto Rico Saint Barthélemy Saint Martin Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saba Sint Eustatius Sint Maarten Turks and Caicos Islands United States Virgin Islands

Passenger baseplates[edit]

Non-passenger plates[edit]

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