Welcome to ALPCA!
Since 1954, our organization has been dedicated to the promotion of license plate collecting and research, the exchange of information and plates, and the fraternal benefits of sharing a common interest with others throughout the world.
We are the largest license plate collectors organization in the world. ALPCA currently has 2,726 members from 50 states and 19 countries.
Our annual international conventions are typically attended by nearly 500 collectors.
Our club is governed by elected Officers and our bylaws. We also have a strict reproduction policy.
Join today
Do you collect plates? Learn about the benefits of membership and then join today!
Features
- Members can read 50+ years of our publications, including PLATES Magazine.
- The ALPCA Hall of Fame.
- Our FAQ includes tips for beginners, grading guidelines, cleaning advice, and other popular topics.
- For members, the official ALPCA mailing lists: for discussion and announcements.
- Members also have access to our Archives, including a sneak preview of the new Archives 2.0.
- Every year, members choose the Best Plate of the Year.
News
Alaska wins 2015 Best Plate of the Year
ALPCA's Best Plate of 2015 goes to Alaska's revival of the bear plate!
2015 Hall of Fame inductees announced
The 2015 Hall of Fame inductees are Mike Naughton and Dick Pack. Congratulations!
Newsletter and Magazine library now available
Members can now read over 50 years of our historic newsletters -- and as of the August 2014 issue, our entire magazine!
Conventions
Upcoming ALPCA International Conventions (members only):
- Ontario, CA, US - June 28 to July 1, 2017
- Valley Forge, PA - July 11 to 14, 2018
- Knoxville, TN - June 26 to 29, 2019
Upcoming Meets
Upcoming Regional or independent plate meets (next 60 days):
• Aug 6 - Lincolnton, NC
• Aug 6 - Shelbina, MO
• Aug 6 - Tucson, AZ
• Aug 13 - Buellton, CA
• Aug 13 - Mount Airy, MD
• Aug 13 - Saco, ME
• Aug 13 - Wauconda, IL
• Aug 20 - Pinckneyville, IL
• Sep 2-3 - Golden, CO
• Sep 10 - Fresno, CA
• Sep 10 - Hopewell Junction, NY
• Sep 10 - Nutter Fort, WV
• Sep 16-17 - Cleveland, TN
• Sep 17 - Medford, WI
• Sep 24 - Cap Pele, NB
• Sep 24 - Nazareth, PA
• Sep 24 - Phoenix, AZ