Delaware License Plate History

Special thanks to our good friend, Dave Lincoln (ALPCA 693), an avid license plate collector, who is the author of this section on the history of Delaware license plates. This history was written by Dave in September, 1994.

Select the link to follow to the various periods of Delaware license plates.

The Pioneer Era: 1905-1915

The Tin Years: 1916-1941

Delaware's Permanent Plates: 1941 to Present

Tabs and Stickers: Validation and Renewal of Delaware Plates

Collecting Delaware Plates: The Scene Today