This Day In History - New York Requires License Plates 1945

New York Requires License Plates 1945

Friday, April 25, 2025

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Event Description

In the U.S., where each state issues plates, New York State has required plates since 1901. At first, plates were not government issued in most jurisdictions and motorists were obliged to make their own. In 1903, Massachusetts was the first state to issue plates.

Event Location

New York, NY, United States