If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version. The most common license plate screw size is 1/4-14-3/4 inch, but even this might be the wrong size for your needs.
Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the DMV provides. The DMV is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by Google™ Translate and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool.
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Depending on the jurisdiction, this size may vary slightly. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. Vehicle license plates in the United States must be 12 x 6 inches in size.