2001 License Plate Reissue

If your vehicle has Big Horn Sheep license plates, you must replace them with the Sunset design or with specialty plates. No other plate design is affected.

Autos/Large Trailers All plates with the Big Horn Sheep background were replaced by the Sunset design in 2001 and 2002.

Motorcycles/Small Trailers The Sunset design was introduced in 2005. Replacement of existing plates is not required.

Specialty Plates Blue plates  and any plate with a white or custom background were not replaced.

As of January 1, 2003, it is illegal to display any license plate with the Big Horn Sheep background on a vehicle operated on public roadways. 

Motorists who display Big Horn Sheep plates are subject to a citation for Fictitious Plates. If you are cited, please visit a DMV Full Service Office immediately to receive new plates. A registration renewal is not required unless it is otherwise due. Fees total $6 plus any specialty plate fees.

If your registration is expired and you do not have Sunset plates, please renew in person at a DMV Full Service Office. Obtain an Emissions Inspection if required.