License plate in the USA issued in the DMV, in the division of the state or territorial ministry, or in the agency of the DC city direction. Some Indian nations may issue records. Federal direction of the US produces records solely for fleet or for vehicles of foreign diplomats. Until the 1980s, diplomatic numbers were produced by the state in which embassy or the consulate. Often issued plates together with colors, symbols or slogans. Period of validity of the number plate is often set in law. License Plate is another byword.