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| Current series | |
|---|---|
| Slogan | 10,000 Lakes |
| Size | 12 in × 6 in 30 cm × 15 cm |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Serial format | ABC 123 |
| Introduced | June 2008 |
| Availability | |
| Issued by | Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services Division |
| History | |
| First issued | May 15, 1909 (pre-state plates from 1903 through May 14, 1909) |
The U.S. state of Minnesota first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1903. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1909, when the state began to issue plates.
As of 2024[update], plates are issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety through its Driver and Vehicle Services Division. Front and rear plates are required for most classes of vehicles, while only rear plates are required for motorcycles and trailers.