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Have you ever been driving and noticed a license plate that seemed to jump out at you? Maybe it had the initials of a loved one who passed away or numbers that match a special birthday. You might have brushed it off as a coincidence. But what if it wasn’t?

In Soul Licensed: Tips and Tales, David Tuttle shares a fantastic idea: our loved ones are using license plate messages for guidance. He refers to these as “spirit messages.” They are little signs from heaven to let us know we are not alone and that our family and friends on the other side are still with us.

This might sound strange at first. But after reading David’s stories, it starts to make sense. He says that spirits use everyday things—like license plates—to get our attention and send us love, comfort, and guidance.

Spirit Communicating Through License Plates

Spirit messages can often be license plates that have letters or numbers with meanings that hold special significance for you. For example, the plate might show:

• The initials of a parent, grandparent, or friend who has died.
• A birthday, anniversary, or other important date.
• A nickname or a word that reminds you of someone.

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These are not random happenings. They show up exactly when you need them—when you’re feeling sad, lonely, or even when you’re just thinking about someone, especially someone you haven’t thought of for a very long time.

It’s like a little wink from heaven saying, “I’m here, and I remember you.”

David Tuttle believes that our loved ones on the other side want to stay connected with us. Since they can’t pick up the phone and call, they use signs instead.

And license plates are one of their favorite ways to communicate.

Real-Life Stories of License Plate Messages

David shares many stories in his book. Here are a few that really make you think about those “odd” license plates you’ve seen.

A Message from His Dad

One day, David and his wife pulled into a park to eat lunch. Right in front of them was a car with a license plate that read “RDT35.” David was stunned. That was the exact license plate his father had all throughout David’s childhood! His dad’s initials were R.D.T., and 35 was the age when his life changed because of a new job.

There was no way that was a coincidence. David felt his father was letting him know he was nearby.

A Sign from His Wife’s Sister

Another time, David was running late to a race. He hurried into the parking lot, and his eyes went right to a car with a license plate that said “N7.” His wife’s sister had a plate just like that when she was alive. They never knew what the “7” stood for, but seeing it that day felt like a clear sign that she was okay in the afterlife.

Special Numbers Everywhere

David often sees license plates with the number 7. It appears with the letter N (for his sister-in-law) or with other letters that represent loved ones. He believes that spirits often use repeating numbers—like 7, 11, or 333—to get our attention. Some people call these “angel numbers.” They are like a secret code from the divine.

How to Recognize These Messages Yourself

You don’t have to be a psychic or a spiritual expert to notice these signs. You just have to pay attention and be open to the idea.

Here’s what David suggests:

• Stay Aware: When you’re driving or walking through a parking lot, glance at the plates around you. You might be surprised by what you see.
• Notice Your Feelings: If a certain license plate makes you pause or gives you a warm feeling, don’t ignore it. It might be a message.
• Look for Patterns: Do you keep seeing the exact numbers or letters? Maybe it’s your grandmother’s initials or your wedding date. Spirits often send the same message more than once to make sure you get it.

David says that these messages are meant to be comforting. They are not scary. They are a way for those we love to say, “I’m still with you,” and “You are loved.”

Why License Plates?

You might wonder: Why would spirits use license plates? Wouldn’t it be easier to just… appear?

David explains that spirits work with energy. They can’t always materialize in complete form, but they can influence small things in our world—like which car parks near us, or which license plate we happen to see.

They also know that we notice license plates every day. They are everywhere! So it’s a simple and effective way to send a sign without being too obvious.

More Than Just License Plates

License plates aren’t the only way spirits communicate. David also talks about other signs:

• Smells: Sometimes you might smell a familiar perfume or cigar smoke—something that reminds you of someone who has passed.
• Dreams: Loved ones often visit us in dreams to deliver messages or just to say hello.
• Music: You might hear a song that was special to you and your loved one, right when you need it most.

But license plates are one of the most common—and most personal—ways they reach out.

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A Final Word of Comfort

If you’ve ever lost someone you love, these messages can bring great comfort. They remind us that death is not the end. Our relationships continue, just in a different way.

David Tuttle’s message is simple: Your loved ones are still with you, guiding you, and sending you love—often through something as simple as a license plate.

David says, of all of this, “The point of all of this is to assure us with license plates and other signs that we are safe regardless of what happens to us on this planet…Life provides lessons, not problems. You are not alone”.

So the next time you’re on the road, take a look around. You might just get a hello from heaven.

Inspired by the book Soul Licensed: Tips and Tales by David Tuttle. If you enjoyed this article, you may want to read the whole book for more stories and insights.