That sequence, in place since 1980, follows a familiar pattern to millions of Californians: one number, followed by three letters, and three final numbers (e.g., 1ABC234).

California license plates will have a new number sequence in late 2025, ... The alphanumeric sequence that has been used on the state’s license plates for nearly 45 years is finally approaching ...

The sequence is expected to end two years earlier than originally thought, DMV officials said. California license plate numbers running out faster than predicted — here’s what will happen Skip ...

California license plates will have a new number sequence in late 2025, updating an earlier DMV prediction that numbers would run out in 2027. California license plate numbers running out ...

California license plates will have a new number sequence in late 2025, updating an earlier DMV prediction that numbers would run out in 2027. California license plate numbers running out ...

California license plates will have a new number sequence in late 2025, updating an earlier DMV prediction that numbers would run out in 2027. California license plate numbers running out ...