North Dakota § 39-04-10.9 - Law enforcement plates
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-04-10.9 — Law enforcement plates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-04-10.9. Law enforcement plates
Upon request, the department shall issue identical plates that contain the word "SHERIFF" for the vehicles used and owned by a sheriff's department and the word "POLICE" for the motor vehicles used and owned by a city's police department. The plates must be in black letters and on the designed background in use at the time of issuance. The plates must be provided at actual cost. Notwithstanding section 39-04-11, the plates are the property of the law enforcement agency to which issued. At an appropriate time, replacement of the plates must occur whenever the designed background used by the state changes. Notwithstanding section 39-04-11, a motor vehicle that displays a plate under this section must have a clearly visible distinctive identification number on the rear of the vehicle assigned by the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-04-10.9
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-04-10.9 cover?
Section 39-04-10.9 ("Law enforcement plates") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 39-04-10.9?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 39-04-10.9 apply to my situation?
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