State License Plate Guide
Every state's plate looks different, and some are a lot harder to spot than others. This guide covers what each state's plate actually looks like, how rare it is to find on a typical road trip, and a tip for where to look. We're adding states one at a time — pick one below to dig in, and check back for more.
Rare — The Hardest to Find
- Alaska (AK)
- Hawaii (HI)
- Maine (ME)
- New Hampshire (NH)
- North Dakota (ND)
- South Dakota (SD)
- Vermont (VT)
- Wyoming (WY)
Uncommon — You'll Have to Look
- Alabama (AL)
- Arizona (AZ)
- Arkansas (AR)
- Colorado (CO)
- Connecticut (CT)
- Delaware (DE)
- Idaho (ID)
- Iowa (IA)
- Kansas (KS)
- Kentucky (KY)
- Louisiana (LA)
- Minnesota (MN)
- Mississippi (MS)
- Montana (MT)
- Nebraska (NE)
- Nevada (NV)
- New Mexico (NM)
- Oregon (OR)
- Oklahoma (OK)
- Rhode Island (RI)
- Utah (UT)
Common — Spotted Frequently
- California (CA)
- Florida (FL)
- Georgia (GA)
- Illinois (IL)
- Indiana (IN)
- Maryland (MD)
- Massachusetts (MA)
- Michigan (MI)
- Missouri (MO)
- New Jersey (NJ)
- New York (NY)
- North Carolina (NC)
- Ohio (OH)
- Pennsylvania (PA)
- South Carolina (SC)
- Tennessee (TN)
- Texas (TX)
- Virginia (VA)
- Washington (WA)
- West Virginia (WV)
- Wisconsin (WI)
Ready to start checking states off? Head back to the game and tap a plate as you spot it.