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Arkansas
Current series
SloganThe Natural State
Size12 in × 6 in
30 cm × 15 cm
MaterialAluminum
Serial formatABC 12D
IntroducedMarch 1, 2006 (2006-03-01)
Availability
Issued byArkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Manufactured byWaldale Manufacturing Limited, Amherst, Canada
History
First issuedMarch 24, 1911 (1911-03-24)

The U.S. state of Arkansas first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1911. Prior to 1911, plates were issued by cities.

As of 2022, plates are issued by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Only rear plates have been required since 1944.

Passenger baseplates

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1911 to 1967

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In 1956, the United States, Canada, and Mexico came to an agreement with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, the Automobile Manufacturers Association and the National Safety Council that standardized the size for license plates for vehicles (except those for motorcycles) at 6 inches (15 cm) in height by 12 inches (30 cm) in width, with standardized mounting holes.[1] The 1956 (dated 1957) issue was the first Arkansas license plate that fully complied with these standards: the 1947 (dated 1948), 1952 (dated 1953) and 1955 (dated 1956) issues were all 6 inches in height by 12 inches in width, but had non-standard mounting holes.

Image Dates issued Design Slogan Serial format Serials issued Notes
1911 Black serial on white porcelain plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1911" at left and right respectively none 1234 1 to approximately 1600
1912 White serial on black porcelain plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1912" at left and right respectively none 1234 1 to approximately 2500
1913 Yellow serial on green porcelain plate; vertical "ARK" and "1913" at left and right respectively none 1234 1 to approximately 3600
1914 Embossed black serial on white plate; vertical "ARK" and "1914" at left and right respectively none 1234 1 to approximately 5200 The 1914 plate is quite rare, as motorists had to turn in the plate in order to get the 1915 renewal plate.
1915 Embossed white serial on dark blue plate; vertical "ARK" and "1915" at left and right respectively none 1234 1 to approximately 8000
1916 Embossed black serial on orange plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1916" at left and right respectively none 12345 1 to approximately 15500
1917 Embossed yellow serial on black plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1917" at left and right respectively none 12345 1 to approximately 27000
1918 Embossed black serial on light green plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1918" at left and right respectively none 12345 1 to approximately 41000
1919 Embossed light green serial on black plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1919" at left and right respectively none 12345 1 to approximately 44000
1920 Embossed dark blue serial on light blue plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1920" at left and right respectively none 12345 1 to approximately 59000
1921 Embossed silver serial on black plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1921" at left and right respectively none 12345 1 to approximately 71000
1922 Embossed black serial on yellow plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1922" at left and right respectively none 12-345 1 to approximately 77-000
1923 Embossed yellow serial on black plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1923" at left and right respectively none 123-456
1924 Embossed dark blue serial on gray plate with border line; "ARK" within state outline and "24" at right none 123-456
1925 Embossed white serial on black plate with border line; "ARK" within state outline and "25" at right none 123-456
1926 Embossed black serial on white plate with border line; "ARK 26" at right none 123-456
1927 Embossed yellow serial on green plate with border line; "ARK 27" at right none 123-456

1928 Embossed orange serial on black plate with border line; vertical "FRONT" or "REAR" used as separator; "ARK 28" at left none 123-456 1 to approximately 177-000

1929 Embossed white serial on dark blue plate with border line; vertical "FRONT" or "REAR" used as separator; "ARK 29" at right none 123-456 1 to approximately 225-000

1930 Embossed yellow serial on dark blue plate with border line; vertical "FRONT" or "REAR" used as separator; "30 ARK" at left none 123-456 1 to approximately 208-000

1931 Embossed white serial on black plate with border line; vertical "FRONT" or "REAR" used as separator; "ARK 31" at right none 123-456 1 to approximately 189-000
1932 Embossed slanted gold serial on black plate with border line; slanted "ARK 32" centered at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 170-000
1933 Embossed green serial on black plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1933" at left and right respectively none 123-456
1934 Embossed red serial on white plate with border line; vertical "1934" and "ARK" at left and right respectively none 123-456 1 to approximately 178-000
1935 Embossed dark blue serial on light yellow plate with border line; vertical "ARK" and "1935" at left and right respectively "CENTENNIAL" and "CELEBRATION 36" centered at top and bottom respectively 123-456 1 to approximately 173-000 Commemorated Arkansas' 100 years of statehood.
1936 Embossed dark blue serial on white plate with border line; vertical "1936" used as separator; "ARKANSAS" centered at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 179-000 First use of the full state name.
1937 Embossed black serial on white plate with border line; vertical "37" used as separator; "ARKANSAS" centered at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 183-000
1938 Embossed white serial on red plate with border line; "ARKANSAS" within winged graphic centered at bottom; "38" within state outline at left none 123-456 1 to approximately 177-000
1939 Embossed black serial on silver plate with border line; vertical "39" used as separator; "ARKANSAS" centered at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 187-000
1940 Embossed red serial on silver plate with border line; "ARK 1940" and "EXPIRES 12-31-40" centered at top and bottom respectively none 123-456 1 to
200-000;
300-001 to approximately 301-000
1941 Embossed green serial on silver plate with border line; vertical "41" used as separator; "ARKANSAS" centered at top "OPPORTUNITY LAND" centered at bottom 123-456 1 to
200-000;
300-001 to approximately 334-000
1942–43 Embossed orange serial on black plate with border line; "1942" and "ARKANSAS" centered at top and bottom respectively none 123-456 1 to
200-000;
300-001 to approximately 390-000 		Revalidated for 1943 with windshield stickers, due to metal conservation for World War II.
1944 White serial on black fiberboard plate; "19 ARK. 44" centered at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 224-000 Manufactured on fiberboard due to ongoing metal conservation for World War II.
1945 Embossed golden yellow serial on black plate with border line; "19 ARK. 45" centered at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 218-000
1946 Embossed black serial on white plate with border line; "19 ARK. 46" centered at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 222-000
1947 Embossed red serial on unpainted aluminum plate with border line; "19 ARKANSAS 47" at top none 123-456 1 to approximately 245-000

1948–49 Embossed black serial on unpainted aluminum plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 1948" centered at top "OPPORTUNITY LAND" centered at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 345-000 Revalidated for 1949 with aluminum tabs.
1950 Embossed white serial on dark green plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 1950" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 374-000
1951 Embossed dark green serial on white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 1951" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 375-000
1952 Embossed white serial on brown plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 1952" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 380-000
1953 Embossed blue serial on white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 1953" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 394-000
1954 Embossed white serial on dark green plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 1954" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 393-000
1955 Embossed white serial on dark blue plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 1955" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 399-000
1956 Embossed black serial on pale green plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 1956" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 123-456 1 to approximately 422-000
1957 Embossed red serial on white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 1957" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-12345
10-1234 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1958 Embossed white serial on dark blue plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 58" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-12345
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1959 Embossed black serial on white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 59" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-12345
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1960 Embossed white serial on dark blue plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 60" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-12345
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1961 Embossed red serial on gray plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 61" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-12345
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1962 Embossed blue serial on white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 62" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-12345
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1963 Embossed white serial on dark blue plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 63" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-123456
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1964 Embossed red serial on white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 64" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-123456
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1965 Embossed blue serial on white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 65" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-123456
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1966 Embossed red serial on reflective white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 66" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-123456
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)
1967 Embossed blue serial on reflective white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS 67" centered at top "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom 1-123456
10-12345 		Coded by county of issuance (1 or 10)

1968 to present

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Image Dates issued Design Slogan Serial format Serials issued Notes
1968–74 Embossed red serial on reflective white plate with border line; "ARKANSAS" centered at top none ABC 123 AAA 001 to EEW 999 Letter Q not used in serials, and U and V not used from 1973 onwards.[2]
1975–77 "LAND OF OPPORTUNITY" at bottom EEX 001 to GEC 999
1978–88 Embossed red serial on reflective white plate; "Arkansas" screened in blue centered at top "Land of Opportunity" screened in blue centered at bottom ABC 123 GED 001 to POP 999
1989 –
May
1996 		Embossed blue serial on reflective white plate; red band screened at top containing "Arkansas" in white in the center "The Natural State" screened in red centered at bottom ABC 123 POR 001 to approximately ZWO 999
May
1996 – February 2006 		Embossed red serial on reflective white plate; "Arkansas" screened in dark blue centered at top "The Natural State" screened in dark blue centered at bottom 123 ABC 001 AAA to 999 KPF
March 2006 – April
2021 		Embossed black serial on reflective gradient sky blue and white plate; diamond graphic screened in the center; "Arkansas" screened in dark red centered at top "The Natural State" screened in dark red centered at bottom 123 ABC 001 KPG to 999 ZZZ Letters U and V added back to serials in 2015.[2]
April 2021 – present ABC 12D AAA 01A to BBK 99B (as of November 12, 2024)[3]

Non-passenger plates

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Image Type Dates issued Design Serial format Serials issued Notes
Amateur radio 2006–present As passenger base, but with "AMATEUR RADIO" in place of slogan FCC call sign various
Ambulance 2006–present As passenger base, with "AMBULANCE" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Antique motorcycle ? to present Black on white background; "ARK. M CYCLE" at top and "ANTIQUE" at bottom 123A
Antique vehicle 1957 to 2007 Black on white background; antique car graphic at left 12345 ? to 99999 No longer issued, but still valid.
2007–present A1234 A0001 to present
Apportioned truck ? to present All-embossed black on yellow C 123456
Border cities taxi cab ? to present Red on white background; "Border City" at bottom 123 ABC
Church bus 2006–present As passenger base, with "CHURCH BUS" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation This plate appears to be the same as "Not For Hire," but the AR DFA lists them separately.
Dealer—Motorcycle Annual plates 2004: All-embossed black on light blue 1234 M
Disabled ? to present Blue on reflective white with blue graphics and wheelchair graphic at left 123456 Officially called "Persons With Disabilities" license plate by the AR DFA.
Disabled Motorcycle ? to present Blue on reflective white; "ARK. M CYCLE" at top and wheelchair graphic at left D/M 123 D/M 001 to present Officially called "Persons With Disabilities" license plate by the AR DFA.
Farm to Market Bus ? to present Red on white background; "F-M Bus" at bottom ABC 123
Hearse ? to present Red on white background; "Funeral Coach" at bottom ABC 123 ? to present Used for both hearses and funeral cars.
Motorcycle 1979–81 Embossed red serial on white plate; "ARK. M CYCLE" at top and "EXP. 6" at bottom left AB 12 AA 01 to ZZ 99 All motorcycle plates expired on June 30 until 1994, when staggered registration was introduced.
1981–85 12 AB 01 AA to 99 ZZ
1985–94 AB 123 AA 001 to FZ 999
1994–2015 As above, but without "EXP. 6" GA 001 to ZZ 999
2015–present 123 AB 001 AA to 537 EF (as of October 25, 2021)
Not For Hire Bus ? to present Red on white background; "Not For Hire" at bottom 123 ABC This plate appears to be the same as "Church Bus," but the AR DFA lists them separately.
Permanent Trailer ? to present All-embossed black on white A/B123456 A/A000 001 to A/B649830 (As of May 29, 2021) Used on trailers hauled by automobiles and class 1 trucks
S/P123 456 S/P000 001 to S/P000 923 (As of November 29, 2022) Unknown classification of permanent trailer plate
All-embossed blue on tan PT12 345
PT123456 		PT00 001? to PT210303 (As of April 28, 2022) Used on trailers hauled by class 2 through 8 trucks
School Vehicle 2006–present As passenger base, with "SCHOOL VEHICLE" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Street Rod Custom Vehicle ? to present Red on white background; street rod graphic at left S/R 1234 S/R 0001 to ?
Transporter ? to present All-embossed black on light blue T/P12345

Optional plates

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College and university plates

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Image Type Dates issued Design Serial format Serials issued Notes
Arkansas School for the Deaf ? to present Red on blue fade to white background with ASL "I Love You" sign at left. A/D 1234 ? to present
Arkansas State University ? to present Red on reflective white with ASU graphic at left. 2ABC 2AAA to present Issued concurrently.
? to present Red on reflective white with red wolf graphic at left. ? to present
Arkansas Tech University 2006–present Green on reflective yellow. 10ABC 10AAA to present The image at the Arkansas DFA website shows "Technical" instead of "Tech."
College of the Ouachitas ? to present Black on multicolor background with COTO logo at left. O/C 1234 ? to present As of 2016 only 18 of these plates had been issued.[4]
Harding University c. 2009 to present Black on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. 15ABC 15AAA to present
Henderson State University ? to present Black on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. 7ABC 7AAA to present
Hendrix College ? to present Black on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. 11ABC 11AAA to present
Lyon College c. 2008 to present Black on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. 13ABC 13AAA to present
Mid-South Community College ? to present Black on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. M/C ABCD ? to present As of 2016 only 18 of these plates had been issued.[4] This college was renamed Arkansas State University Mid-South as of July 1, 2015.
National Park Community College ? to present Black on reflective blue to white fade background and multicolored graphic at left. N/P ABCD ? to present As of 2016 only 12 of these plates had been issued, which was the fewest of any of the colleges or universities.[4]
Northwest Arkansas Community College ? to present Black on reflective white and green and multicolored graphic at left. N/W ABCD ? to present As of 2016 only 50 of these plates had been issued.[4]
Ouachita Baptist University ? to present Black on reflective yellow fade background. 8ABC 8AAA to present
? to present Black on reflective white background. 8AAA to present
Southern Arkansas University ? to present Black on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. 5ABC 5AAA to present
? to present Black on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. S/A ABCD S/A AAAA to present
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville ? to ? Red on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. 1ABC 1AAA to ? No longer issued, but still valid.
? to present U/A ABC U/A AAA to present As of September 2017 all three plate types are still shown on the Arkansas DFA website with the later two still being issued.
Y/A 12A Y/A 01A to present
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith ? to present Black on blue and white striped background and UAFS logo at right. F/S ABCD ? to present
University of Arkansas at Little Rock ? to present Red on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. 4ABC 4AAA to present
University of Arkansas at Monticello ? to present Black on multicolored background. 9ABC 9AAA to present
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ? to present Black on multicolored background. 6ABC 6AAA to present
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ? to present Black on multicolored background with UAMS logo right. M/S ABCD ? to present
University of Central Arkansas ? to present Blue on reflective white with white and red UCA graphic. 3ABC 3AAA to present
? to present Black on reflective white with purple and white graphic. 3AAA to present
University of the Ozarks c. 2008 to present Black on reflective multicolored graphic. 12ABC 12AAA to present

Military and veteran plates

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Image Type Dates issued Design Serial format Serials issued Notes
Cold War Veteran 2006–present As passenger base, with "COLD WAR VETERAN" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Congressional Medal of Honor ? to present Red on reflective white with multicolored graphic of award and award ribbon. MH12 ?
Disabled Veteran ? to present Red on reflective white DV12345 ? to present
Disabled Veteran - Free ? to present Red on reflective white DAV1234 ? to present
Distinguished Flying Cross ? to present Red on reflective white; DFC graphic screened at right; "Arkansas" screened in blue at top A12DFC A01DFC to present
Ex-Prisoner of War ? to present Blue on reflective white POW 123 ?
Gold Star Family ? to present Red on reflective white with purple and gold star and wreath G/S 1234 ?
Korean War Veteran 2006–present As passenger base, with "KOREAN WAR VETERAN" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Little Rock Air Force Base ? to present Black on multicolored sky background and LRAFB logo at left R/R 1234 ?
National Guard ? Black on multicolored flag background with "National Guard" in yellow. 12345 ?
National Guard - Minuteman ? Red on reflective white with National Guard Minuteman at left. 123456 ? to present
Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran 2006–present As passenger base, with "OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM VETERAN" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation First issued 2005 on general Veteran design (below).[5]
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran 2006–present As passenger base, with "OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM VETERAN" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation First issued 2005 on general Veteran design.[5]
Pearl Harbor Survivor ? Red on reflective white with Pearl Harbor Survivor graphic at left. PHS 123 ?
Persian Gulf Veteran 2006–present As passenger base, with "PERSIAN GULF VETERAN" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Purple Heart ? to present Red on reflective white with multicolored graphic of award. PH1234 ? to present Earlier plates were issued in a format of PH 1234, without a graphic of the award.
Purple Heart Motorcycle ? to present Red on reflective white with "Purple Heart" wording at bottom. 12 AB ? to present
Support Our Troops 2006–present As passenger base, with "Support Our Troops!" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Retired U.S. Veteran - U.S. Merchant Marine ? to present Blue on reflective white ABC 123 ? to present
U.S. Armed Forces Retired ? to present Red on reflective white 123456 ? to present
U.S. Armed Forces Reserve ? to present Red on reflective white 12345 ? to present
Veteran obsolete Embossed red on reflective white; "Arkansas" screened in blue at top; campaign name sticker at bottom; sticker at left for corresponding branch of service, medal, or major award U/S ABCDE U/S AAAAA to approximately U/S AIAZZ Issued to veterans of World War II, the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, and Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Discontinued in favour of regular passenger plates with campaign name sticker placed over the "Natural State" slogan, but still valid.
Veterans of Foreign Wars ? to present Embossed black on reflective blue, white and red gradient; VFW logo screened at left; "Arkansas" screened in black at top N/B ABCD N/B AAAA to present Proceeds partially support the Nick Bacon Memorial Scholarship Fund (NBMS).
Vietnam Veteran 2006–present As passenger base, with "VIETNAM VETERAN" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
World War II Veteran 2006–present As passenger base, with "WORLD WAR II VETERAN" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation

Organization and specialty plates

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Beginning in 2000, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has released one wildlife-themed plate design each year,[6] to be issued for one calendar year, although remaining stock is sometimes issued past the end of a particular plate design's year of release. Note that some plates that were originally issued without prefixes now have them, and that prefixes now include G/F, G/G and G/H.

Image Type Dates issued Design Serial format Serials issued Notes
Arkansas Rice Council ? to present Black on reflective blue and white sky background with rice plant graphic and duck. R/C ABCD R/C AAAA to present
Arkansas Sheriffs' Association ? to present Black on reflective white background with association logo at left. A/S ABCD A/S AAAA to present
Arkansas State Parks March 2012 – present Golden yellow on multicolored graphic with Mather Lodge at Petit Jean State Park. P/K ABCD P/K AAAA to present
? to present Black on white background with multicolored graphic of hikers graphic at left. P/K ABCD P/K AAAA to present
Autism Awareness ? to present Black on blue to white fade background with autism puzzle pieces inside state outline. A/U ABCD A/U AAAA to present
Boy Scout, Girl Scout, and Orphanages ? to present Red on white background with "BS & O" at bottom. ABC 123 ? The AR DFA states that these plates are for any Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Orphanages, or Boy or Girl Clubs which are a member of or affiliated with Boys or Girls Clubs of America.
Boy Scouts of America ? to present Green on tan background with Boy Scout logo on red, white and blue stripes at right. B/P ABCD B/P AAAA to present
Buffalo River ? to present Black on multicolored background. B/R ABCD B/R AAAA to present
Cattlemen Foundation ? to present Red on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. C/F ABCD C/F AAAA to present
Civil Air Patrol ? to present Red on reflective white with Civil Air Patrol logo at left. CA 123 CA 001 to present
Court Appointed Special Advocates 2015–present Black on reflective blue to white fade with multicolored CASA graphic at left. C/A ABCD C/A AAAA to present
Choose Life ? to present Black on reflective yellow with blue and red graphics. C/L ABCD C/L AAAA to present
Committed to Education ? to present Black on white reflective background with books, apple and worm at left. ABCD AAAA to present
? to present Bright blue on light blue reflective background with "A+" inside state shape at right. ABCD AAAA to present
Department of Conservation Districts ? to present Black on reflective white background with landscape graphic at left and "For Love of the Land" at bottom. C/D ABCD C/D AAAA to present
Down Syndrome Awareness ? to present As passenger base, with "Down Syndrome Awareness" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ? to present Black on reflective white with graphic of Dr. King at left. M/K ABCD M/K AAAA to present
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission ? to present As passenger base, with sticker featuring Dr. King, "LIVE THE DREAM" and "MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN" placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Ducks Unlimited ? to present Black on multicolored background and Ducks Unlimited shield at left. 1ABCD 1AAAA to present No longer issued, but still valid.
? to present Black on multicolored background and flying duck at left.
? to present Black on multicolored background and standing duck at right.
Emergency Medical Services ? to present Red on reflective white with multicolored graphic at left. E/M ABCD E/M AAAA to present
Firefighter ? to present Blue on reflective white with logo and legends displayed on stickers. AB123 ?
Firefighters' Memorial ? to present Black on multicolored fire background. F/F ABCD F/F AAAA to present
Freemason 2006–present As passenger base, with "FREEMASON" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Golf Association ? to present Red on reflective white with green graphic at right. G/A ABC G/A AAA to present
Hospice & Palliative Care Association ? to present Black on reflective white with Hospice & Palliative Care Association logo at left. H/P ABCD H/P AAAA to present
Humane Society of the Ozarks ? to present Red on white background with "Get Rescued" and "Adopt A Pet" at bottom. 123 ABC ?
In God We Trust ? to present Black on light blue with multicolored image of Arkansas State Capitol. A/R ABCD A/R AAAA to present
Justice of the Peace ? to present Blue on white background with "Justice of the Peace" at bottom. ABC 123 ?
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity ? to present Black on orange to white fade background with fraternity crest at left. I/U ABCD I/U AAAA to present
Municipal Police Association ? to present Black on white background with black and blue state outline and background at left. L/O ABCD L/O AAAA to present
National Multiple Sclerosis Society ? to present As passenger base, with NMSS sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
National Wild Turkey Federation ? to present Black on multicolored background and wild turkey graphic at left B/L ABCD B/L AAAA to present
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity ? to present Black on purple to white fade background with fraternity crest at left. A/O ABCD A/O AAAA to present
Organ Donor Awareness ? to present Black on white background with green ribbon and red heart at left. O/D ABCD O/D AAAA to present
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity ? to present Blue on white background with fraternity seal at right. H/U ABCD H/U AAAA to present
Professional Firefighter April 2008 – present Black on reflective red to white fade background with logo of Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association P/F ABCD P/F AAAA to present
Realtor ? to present Blue on reflective white with Realtor logo at right R/A ABC R/A AAA to present
Search and Rescue ? to present Red on reflective white with SAR logo at left. SA 123 SA 001 to present
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance ? to present As passenger base, with "SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE" sticker placed over slogan 123 ABC
ABC 12D 		Taken from passenger allocation
Wildlife — American Black Bear 2008 Black on multicolored background. 12AB
Wildlife — Bald eagle 2013 Black on multicolored background. G/F ABC G/F AAA to present
Wildlife — Black crappie 2012 Black on multicolored background. G/F ABC G/F AAA to present
Wildlife — Black Labrador 2010 Black on multicolored background. G/F ABC G/F AAA to present
Wildlife — Diana fritillary butterfly 2009 Black on multicolored background. G/F ABC G/F AAA to present
Wildlife — Eastern Wild Turkey 2003 Black on multicolored background. AB12 AA01 to ?
Wildlife — Elk 2007 Black on multicolored background. 12AB 01AA to ?
Wildlife — Ivory-Billed Woodpecker 2006 Black on multicolored background. 12AB 01AA to ?
Wildlife — Largemouth Bass 2002 Black on multicolored background. AB12 AA01 to ?
Wildlife — Mallard 2004 Black on multicolored background. AB12 AA01 to ?
Wildlife — Northern Cardinal 2016 Black on multicolored background. AB12 AA01 to ?
Wildlife — Rainbow Trout 2005 Black on multicolored background. AB12 ?
Wildlife — Red Fox 2017 Black on multicolored background. G/F AB12 G/F AA01 to present
Wildlife — Ruby-Throated Hummingbird 2001 Black on light blue with multicolored image of hummingbird and flower. AB12
12AB
G/F ABC 		? Awarded "Plate of the Year" for best new license plate of 2001 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the first and, to date, only time Arkansas has been so honored.
Wildlife — Smallmouth Bass 2015 Black on multicolored background. G/F AB12 G/F AA01 to present
Wildlife — Squirrel 2014 Black on multicolored background. G/F AB12 G/F AA01 to present
Wildlife — White-Tailed Deer 2000 Black on multicolored background. AB12 AA01 to ? Possibly no longer available, but is still shown on the AR DFA website.
Wildlife — White-Tailed Deer 2011 Black on multicolored background. G/F AB12 G/F AA01 to present

References

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  1. ^ Garrish, Christopher (October 2016). "Reconsidering the Standard Plate Size". Plates. Vol. 62, no. 5. Automobile License Plate Collectors Association.
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