REVLAR is the printable temporary plate choice These requirements have sent dealers on the search for plates that will work in their laser and inkjet printers.
They also require that plates are printed when a car is purchased or leased from a dealer.
For example, California passed legislation ( AB516) requiring durable temporary license plate material. Many states have already updated their temporary requirements to durable material. AAMVA standards also state temporary plates should be mounted on the outside of a vehicle in the same position as permanent plates. AAMVA updated their License Plate Standard, Edition 2 in October 2020 ( download here), where they recommend the use of durable material. The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) is the source of authority for standards used for plates. Although temporary plates are intended for short-term use, temporary plates often end up getting used for months and need to be long-lasting. Today’s standards now call for use of durable, printable material.
