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| Current series | |
|---|---|
| Size | 12 in × 6 in 30 cm × 15 cm |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Serial format | 123 ABC |
| Introduced | November 1989 |
| Availability | |
| Issued by | Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver & Motor Vehicle Services |
| Manufactured by | Irwin-Hodson Company, Portland, Oregon |
| History | |
| First issued | August 1, 1911 (pre-state plates from 1905 through July 31, 1911) |
The U.S. state of Oregon first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1911, when the state began to issue plates.[1]
As of 2022[update], plates are issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation through its Driver & Motor Vehicle Services branch. Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers.
- ^ "Old Oregon License Plates". LeatherLicensePlates.com. Retrieved August 17, 2017.