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Indiana Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Permitted: Indiana requires only a rear plate: passenger vehicles display a single plate on the rear, and no front plate is required (IC 9-18.1-4-4).

PermittedVerified Jul 30, 2026

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Front License Plate in states bordering Indiana

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

IllinoisInfo
Illinois requires two plates: passenger cars must display one on the front and one on the rear (625 ILCS 5/3-413).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
KentuckyPermitted
Kentucky requires only a rear plate: one plate is displayed on the rear. Semitrailer-tractors are the exception — they display their plate on the front (KRS 186.170).
Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MichiganPermitted
Michigan requires only a rear plate: the plate is attached to the rear. Only truck tractors and road tractors display their plate on the front (MCL 257.225(1)).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: legislature.mi.gov · Full Michigan rule →
OhioPermitted
Ohio requires only a rear plate: the front-plate requirement was eliminated effective July 1, 2020 (ORC 4503.21).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →

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