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The present device relates to a license plate holder, and more specifically to a license plate holder with illumination for attachment to remote locations on a vehicle. The license plate holder includes a backing plate sized for attachment of a license plate. A support member extends outwardly from

The present device relates to a license plate holder, and more specifically to a license plate holder with illumination for attachment to remote locations on a vehicle. The license plate holder includes a backing plate sized for attachment of a license plate. A support member extends outwardly from the backing plate and is sized and shaped for insertion into a boat rod holder. A self-contained electrical system is included in the license plate holder for illumination of the license plate. The self-contained electrical system includes at least one LED, a switch, an electrical storage device and at least one solar panel. The illuminated license plate holder may be mounted on a watercraft while being hauled on a trailer so that the license plate is not subject to scraping, mutilation, or destruction; as typically occurs when a license plate is affix to a trailer.

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1. A remote license plate holder with illumination comprising: a backing plate member having a front surface and a back surface, said backing plate member adapted for attachment of a license plate;a support member, said support member including a first end, a center portion, and a second end, said f

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A remote license plate holder with illumination comprising: a backing plate member having a front surface and a back surface, said backing plate member adapted for attachment of a license plate;a support member, said support member including a first end, a center portion, and a second end, said first end secured to said backing plate member, said center portion extending outwardly with respect to said backing plate, said second end constructed and arranged for attachment to the rear portion of a vehicle, said center portion of said support member includes a knuckle joint, said knuckle joint constructed and arranged for varying the respective angle between said first end of said support member and said second end of said support member, said second end of said support member sized for insertion into a rod holder of a watercraft;a self contained electrical system including at least one light source, a switch, at least one solar panel and an electrical storage device, said at least one light source secured to said backing plate member so that said at least one light source illuminates said license plate, said light sources in electrical communication with said switch, said switch in electrical communication with said electrical storage device, said switch being constructed and arranged to connect said electrical storage device and said at least one light source to cause illumination thereof, said at least one solar panel in electrical communication with said electrical storage device. 2. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 1, wherein said backing plate is defined by a horizontal backing plate member, an oppositely disposed and substantially parallel bottom horizontal backing plate member, and oppositely disposed and substantially parallel vertical side members. 3. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 1, wherein said backing plate includes said plurality of light sources disposed thereon to illuminate a license plate. 4. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 1, including a mount assembly constructed and arranged for attachment to a remote surface. 5. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 4 wherein said mount assembly includes a stub portion and a plate portion, said stub secured to said plate portion in a fixed relationship. 6. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 5 wherein said stub portion is sized and shaped to fit around said second end of said support member. 7. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 5 wherein said stub portion is sized and shaped to fit within said second portion of said support member. 8. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 5 wherein said plate portion includes apertures sized to accept fasteners for securing said plate to a vehicle. 9. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 5 wherein said plate portion includes at least one magnet secured thereto for securing said plate to a vehicle. 10. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 1 wherein said at least one solar panel is connected to said backing plate at about a ninety degree angle with respect thereto. 11. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 1 wherein said support member is tubular in construction. 12. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 11 wherein said electrical storage device is positioned within said support member. 13. The remote license plate holder with illumination of claim 1 wherein said electrical storage device is a battery. 14. A remote license plate holder with illumination comprising: a backing plate member having a front surface and a back surface, said backing plate member adapted for attachment of a license plate;a support member, said support member including a first end, a center portion, and a second end, said first end secured to said backing plate member, said center portion extending outwardly with respect to said backing plate, said center portion including a knuckle joint, said knuckle joint constructed and arranged for varying the respective angle between said first end of said support member and said second end of said support member, said second end constructed and arranged for attachment to the rear portion of a vehicle;a self contained electrical system including at least one light source, a switch, at least one solar panel and an electrical storage device, said at least one light source secured to said backing plate member so that said at least one light source illuminates said license plate, said light sources in electrical communication with said switch, said switch in electrical communication with said electrical storage device, said switch being constructed and arranged to connect said electrical storage device and said at least one light source to cause illumination thereof, said at least one solar panel in electrical communication with said electrical storage device. 15. A remote license plate holder with illumination comprising: a backing plate member having a front surface and a back surface, said backing plate member adapted for attachment of a license plate;a support member, said support member including a first end, a center portion, and a second end, said first end secured to said backing plate member, said center portion extending outwardly with respect to said backing plate, said second end constructed and arranged for attachment to the rear portion of a vehicle;a self contained electrical system including at least one light source, a switch, at least one solar panel and an electrical storage device, said at least one light source secured to said backing plate member so that said at least one light source illuminates said license plate, said light sources in electrical communication with said switch, said switch in electrical communication with said electrical storage device, said switch being constructed and arranged to connect said electrical storage device and said at least one light source to cause illumination thereof, said at least one solar panel in electrical communication with said electrical storage device;a mount assembly constructed and arranged for attachment to a remote surface, said mount assembly including a stub portion and a plate portion, said stub secured to said plate portion in a fixed relationship, said plate portion including at least one magnet secured thereto for securing said plate to a vehicle.