Base plates and stickers
This
base was issued in 1963 and remain useable with re-validation stickers.
This plate can be used for YOM registration for 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966,
and 1967 with the proper validation sticker. Low populated counties continued
to issue these plates after introduction of the 65 base plate until the
68 base was introduced or supplies were exhausted.
The
abbreviated WASH. was offensive to some Washington residents so it was
outlawed and in 1965 a new base was issued with WASHINGTON centered across
the bottom. The old WASH. base continued to be issued in many counties
until the supply was exhausted before the new base was issued. This plate
with the appropriate sticker is correct for 1965, 1966, and 1967 if using
it for YOM.
Another
base was issued with the introduction of a law on July 1, 1968 requiring
the plates to be reflectorized. These have Washington on the top and placed
to the left to allow for better placement of the validation stickers.
1964, 1965, 1966, and 1967 on 1963 Base plate
1965, 1966 and 1967 on 1965 base plate
This
is a 1963 Truck base plate with a 1968 validation sticker. The 1968
sticker is red on a yellow background. It has TRUCK beneath the 68.
This
is a 65 base plate with a 67 validation sticker. The sticker is Orange
on a black background.
This
plate has a expiration of SEPT 1998. ALPCA Archives say these plates were
valid through 1985 but as evidenced by this plate some have continued
to be used. This is currently on a mid 50's Pontiac.
created July 31, 1998