New Jersey License Plate Display Law — 2025 Guide
New Jersey requires both front and rear license plates.
The Law at a Glance
Recent Changes
New Jersey requires plate decals only on certain commercial classes (since October 2004 cars don't need plate stickers). New Jersey uses a four-letter/two-number format. NJ offers an 'animal friendly' plate featuring Patrick McDonnell's 'Mutts' comic strip characters.
State-Specific Notes
New Jersey is a strict two-plate state.
Plate Design Details
D12-ABC (2010–present)Letter Exclusions
I, O, and Q are not used. The 'T' and 'X' series are reserved for trailer and commercial plates respectively.
Historical Plates Still Valid
Format evolution: ABC1234 (1992–1993), AB-123C (1993–1999), ABC-12D (1999–2010), now D12-ABC. Earlier black-on-tan (1959–1973), buff-on-blue (1979–1985), and other historical plates remain valid.
Notable Facts
New Jersey's 'Garden State' yellow-gradient plate design is one of the most distinctive in the U.S. NJ briefly required plate decals (2000–2004) but has since dropped them for passenger vehicles. NJ offers an 'animal friendly' optional plate (since 2001) featuring characters from Patrick McDonnell's 'Mutts' comic strip.
How atroq Frames Stay Compliant in New Jersey
atroq frames in New Jersey are engineered to comply with all display requirements. The frame's recessed sticker windows keep renewal stickers visible. The frame's thickness does not obscure the alphanumeric serial, state name, or the issuing jurisdiction. atroq's universal mounting fits New Jersey's standard 6 × 12 inch passenger plates. Since New Jersey requires both plates, customers typically order frames in pairs.
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