All bases of all classes of plates from 1959 to present are still valid for display in New Jersey. Since 2004, passenger plates have been revalidated with the windshield stickers.
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First issued |
Description |
Serial format |
Serials issued |
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1959 |
black on tan, non-reflective, state abbreviated "N. J." |
ABC-123 |
AAA-100 to RHZ-9991, 2 |
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1969 |
black on tan, reflective, state abbreviated "N. J." |
ABC-123 |
RIA-100 to SZZ-9991, 2, 5 |
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1970 |
black on tan, non-reflective, state abbreviated "N. J.", identical to 1959 |
ABC-123 |
UAA-100 to YZZ-9991, 2, 5 |
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1973 |
black on tan, non-reflective, state abbreviated "N. J.", identical to 1959 |
123-ABC |
100-AAA to 999-HBZ1, 2, 5 |
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1977 |
black on tan, non-reflective, full state name |
123-ABC |
100-HCA to 999-KZZ1, 2, 5 |
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1979 |
buff on blue, non-reflective |
123-ABC |
100-LAA to 999-ZZZ1, 2, 5 |
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1985 |
buff on blue, non-reflective |
ABC-123 |
ZAA-100 to ZZZ-9992, 3, 5 |
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1985 |
buff on blue, non-reflective |
ABC-12D |
AAA-10A to HZZ-99Z2, 3, 5 |
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1992 |
black on yellow and white gradient, reflective, sticker boxes |
ABC1234 |
AAA1000 to ADJ99993, 4, 5 |
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1993 |
black on yellow and white gradient, reflective, sticker boxes |
AB-123D |
BA-100A to ZZ-999Z 3, 4, 5 |
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1999 |
black on yellow and white gradient, reflective, sticker boxes |
ABC-12D |
JAA-10A to VZT-99Z 3, 4, 5 |
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2007 |
black on yellow and white gradient, reflective, no sticker boxes |
ABC-12D |
VZU-10A to ZZZ-99Z 3, 4, 5 |
Courtesy Plates are issued to individuals with political connections. The plates are in an ABC 1/ABC 12 or 1 ABC/12 ABC format and range from 1 to 20. The first letter is a county code, the second letter is the first initial of the vehicle owner's name, and the second letter is the initial of the last name of the vehicle owner.
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Type |
First Issued |
Current Serial Format |
Previous Serial Formats |
Notes |
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Air Force Auxiliary |
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CP1234 |
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Air Force Reserve |
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CF1234 |
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Air Force Retired |
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Air Guard |
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Airborne |
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Amateur Radio |
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American Legion |
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Amvets |
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Animal Friendly |
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IM1234 |
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Animal Friendly (Mutts) |
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IM1234 |
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Apportioned |
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AB-123C |
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Army Guard |
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NGA 123 |
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Army Reserve |
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Assembly |
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AV1 |
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Battleship New Jersey |
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BB1234 |
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Baymens Heritage |
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BH1234 |
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Cabinet |
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Center for Food Action |
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CF1234 |
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Chriopractor |
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Coast Guard Auxiliary |
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Coast Guard Reserve |
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Combat Veteran |
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Combat Wounded |
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Commercial |
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XAB-12C |
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Commercial Vanity |
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varies |
varies |
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Commuter Van |
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CV12345 |
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Conquer Cancer |
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CC1234 |
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Conserve Wildlife |
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cw1234 |
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Conserve Wildlife |
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wc1234 |
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Constructor |
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County Government |
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CG12345 |
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Courtesy |
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ABC 12 or
12 ABC |
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Deborah Hospital |
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DH1234 |
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Dentist |
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Department of Transportation |
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Disabled American Veteran |
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WD1234 |
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Disabled Veteran |
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Discover NJ History |
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EMT-A |
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EM1234 |
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Equipment In Transit |
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12-1-AB |
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Farm Use |
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FA-1234 |
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Farmer |
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XAB-12C |
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Firefighter |
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A1-9Q |
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Firefighters Association of New Jersey |
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Firemen's Benevolent Association |
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FF1234 |
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First Aider |
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F1234 |
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Former Assembly |
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Former Senator |
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Fraternal Order of Police |
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Freemason |
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Governor |
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Handicapped |
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Highway Authority |
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Historic |
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Historic Motorcycle |
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Honor Legion |
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In Transit Empty |
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ZA-12 |
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Knights of Columbus |
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Leatherneck |
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Liberty State Park |
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Limousine |
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OL1234A |
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Limousine Vanity |
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varies |
varies |
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Livery |
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OL1234A |
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Livery Vanity |
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varies |
varies |
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Marine Corps Reserve |
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Mayor |
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Mayor Emeritus |
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Meadowlands |
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Merchant Marine |
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Merchant Marine Academy |
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Moped |
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Motorcycle |
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Motorcycle Courtesy |
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Motorcycle Dealer |
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Motorcycle Historic |
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Municipal Government |
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MG12345 |
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Municipal No Fee |
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Municipal Government Motorcycle |
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National Guard |
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Navy Cross |
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Navy Lakehurst |
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Navy League |
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Navy Reserve |
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New Car Dealer |
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DAB-12 1 |
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New Jersey Agriculture |
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1234GS |
GS1234 |
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New Jersey Institure of Technology |
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JT1234 |
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New Jersey Press |
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NJP-123 |
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New York Press |
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NYP-123 |
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Newark Firefighter |
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NJ Transit |
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1234-NJ |
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No Fee |
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NF12345 |
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Non-Conventional Dealer |
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Notre Dame |
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ND1234 |
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NPDF Safe Cop |
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Olympic Spirit |
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US1234 |
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Omnibus |
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OXA1234 |
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Operating Engineer |
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OE1234 |
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Organ Donors Save Lives |
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DL1234 |
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Passenger |
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ABC-12D |
ABC-123, 123-ABC, ABC1234, AB-123C |
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Passenger Vanity |
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varies |
varies |
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Patrolmens Benevolent Association |
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Pearl Harbor Survivor |
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Penn State Alumni |
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Physician |
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12MD A |
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Pinelands |
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Podiatrist |
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Price of Honor |
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Prisoner of War |
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PUC-LIM |
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OL-1234 |
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Rotary Club |
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Rutgers |
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School Vehicle I |
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S1-123A |
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School Vehicle II |
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S2-A123 |
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Senate |
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Seton Hall |
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Shore to Please |
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Silver Star |
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Society of Professional Engineers |
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Square Dancer |
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State Government |
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State Police |
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State Senate Majority Leader |
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Stevens Tech |
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Street Rod |
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Submarine Veteran |
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Support Adoption |
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SA1234 |
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Teamsters |
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Telephone Pioneer |
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Temple University |
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Temporary |
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Temporary |
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Temporary Rental/Lease |
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Tin Can Sailors |
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Tractor |
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TA-0000 |
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Trailer |
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Transporter |
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Treasure Our Trees |
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Turnpike Authority |
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U.S. Congress |
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U.S. Senate |
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United Bowhunters |
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United We Stand |
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UW1234 |
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University of Delaware |
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University of Michigan |
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Used Car Dealer |
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DAB-12 1 |
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Vehicle Converter |
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Vehicle Manufacturer |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars |
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WV1234 |
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Vietnam Veteran |
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West Point |
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WP1234 |
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