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Dealer Temporary License Plate Paper

Dealer Temporary License Plate Paper

Temporary License Plate Paper Supply Vendors:

We have spoken with these paper supply vendors and they have advised us that their temporary license plate paper does meet the statutory paper requirements. Regardless of which vendor you choose for your paper supply, you are required to ensure the durability and display requirements are being met.

The below paper products will only work with laser printers.

** The Department of Licensing is not requiring dealers to purchase the paper products from one specific vendor (business, supplier, or association).

Important Dates

  • June 29, 2023 – Temporary license plates will replace temporary permits generated in the e-permitting system.
  • July 14, 2023 – Last day to issue existing paper dealer temporary permits.
  • July 15, 2023 – Last day to assign paper permits to a vehicle transaction.
  • September 1, 2023 – All dealer temporary permits remaining on a vehicle are considered invalid.

Paper and Ink requirements:

  • Paper should be manufactured and sold specifically for the purpose of temporary license plates.
  • 8.5” x 11” size (Full-size plate will be 6” x 11” with a 2.5” x 11” tear-off containing additional information.)
  • White stock (matte finish preferred, but not required.)
  • Prior to printing, sheets should be blank, no security features required.
  • Ink should be indelible when printed on the temporary license plate paper stock and of a quality to withstand prolonged exposure to weather.