Question 1

What is a “Terminated Pair” or “Terminated Plate?”

Jonathan Upton · Accepted Answer

For about 10% of the plates we sell, the first line of the description may say "Terminated—please see tab below." If it says that, then this FAQ section will apply to you. (If it doesn't say that, then you can ignore these FAQs about terminated plates.)

What it means: The serial number on your vintage plates was reissued to someone else between the 1980s and now. If the number is no longer being used, and the plates are surrendered properly to the MTO, and all outstanding fines paid, the number goes into a “terminated” state, and can be reissued to a different person. “Terminated” is a very specific status. There are a dozen others within the MTO database that mean the number is not available.

Question 2

What is a “Terminated Pair” or “Terminated Plate?”

Jonathan Upton · Accepted Answer

For about 10% of the plates we sell, the first line of the description may say "Terminated—please see tab below." If it says that, then this FAQ section will apply to you. (If it doesn't say that, then you can ignore these FAQs about terminated plates.)

What it means: The serial number on your vintage plates was reissued to someone else between the 1980s and now. If the number is no longer being used, and the plates are surrendered properly to the MTO, and all outstanding fines paid, the number goes into a “terminated” state, and can be reissued to a different person. “Terminated” is a very specific status. There are a dozen others within the MTO database that mean the number is not available.