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Idaho Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Info: Idaho requires two plates: one on the front, if the vehicle has a front mounting bracket, and one on the rear (Idaho Code §49-428).

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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Front License Plate in states bordering Idaho

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MontanaInfo
Montana requires two plates: motor vehicles must display one on the front and one on the rear (MCA 61-3-301).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NevadaInfo
Nevada issues two plates: the rear plate is mandatory, and the front plate must be displayed unless the vehicle has no front mount or bracket (NRS 482.275).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
OregonInfo
Oregon requires two plates: passenger vehicles are issued two plates, and both must be displayed, one on the front and one on the rear (ORS 803.540).
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →
UtahInfo
Utah requires two plates: one in front and one in the rear. The front-plate requirement is secondary enforcement (Utah Code 41-1a-404).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WashingtonInfo
Washington requires two plates: cars are issued two plates, and both must be displayed, one on the front and one on the rear (RCW 46.16A.200).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: app.leg.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →
WyomingInfo
Wyoming requires two plates: one on the front of the vehicle and one on the rear. See Wyo. Stat. 31-2-205.
Verified Jul 22, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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