Iowa Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Info: Iowa requires two plates: one on the front and one on the rear.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

Iowa requires two plates: one on the front and one on the rear. Motorcycles, truck tractors, and vehicles from before 1949 are exceptions (Iowa Code 321.37).

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