license number

noun

US
: the numbers and letters on a vehicle's license plate

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Under state law, so long as no one is hurt and needs immediate attention, those involved in traffic collisions must provide to the others involved: their name, address, driver’s license number, vehicle identification number, and the address of the registered owner of the vehicle. Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026 Voters who cast ballots by mail would need to provide the last four digits of a unique number on their ID, like a driver’s license number. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026 To register to vote, Californians must provide their driver’s license number or state identification card number and the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with other information. Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026 No new license number is automatically assigned when the card is stolen. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for license number

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“License number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/license%20number. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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