Prisoners do make license plates in NJ.
Even in some other states license plates are made in prisons by prisoners.
Around 80% of license plates in the United States ARE made in about eight prisons.
Some of those prisons actually make plates for more than one state.
3M manufactures the plastic sheeting that goes on the plate, the actual metal plates are stamped in prisons, and then the sheeting is applied.
NJ license plates are yellow so it makes it easy for the police to distinguish and tell the difference between out of state license plates and NJ license plates.
New Jersey hasn't had a new plate design in nearly 30 years, when the state rolled out the current Goldfinch yellow plates with black lettering in 1992.
The bright yellow band across the top makes it easy for the police to distinguish them from other states' plates.
NJ license plates can be ordered online (MyMVC account number required), unless the vehicle is leased.
In this case, please contact the MVC's Special Plates Unit at 609-292-6500 ext. 5061.
A personalized plate must have at least three letters and a maximum of seven characters in combination of letters and numbers.
What You'll Need to Register your Vehicle in New Jersey
New Jersey driver's license OR proof of identity in compliance with the 6-Point ID requirements.
Proof of Social Security number.
Proof of vehicle ownership.
Proof of New Jersey vehicle insurance, including:
Odometer disclosure statement.
Payment for applicable fees.
In New Jersey, you cannot legally drive a car you just bought without a license plate.
Before driving the vehicle, you must obtain a temporary tag from the DMV, If you try to drive a car without a plate, then the cops can pull you over and write you a ticket with a fine.
New Jersey is one of 31 states that require vehicles to have front and rear license plates and the law is pretty specific on where they are to be mounted on the vehicle and how.
Neighboring Pennsylvania is one of 19 states that doesn't require front plates.
New Jersey is indeed a two-plate state, meaning that you're legally required to have a license plate on both the front and rear of your vehicle.
If you don't, you risk getting pulled over and paying a large fee.