Utah Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Info: Utah requires two plates: one in front and one in the rear.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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Utah requires two plates: one in front and one in the rear. The front-plate requirement is secondary enforcement (Utah Code 41-1a-404).

Official source: le.utah.gov →

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Front License Plate in states bordering Utah

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

ArizonaPermitted
Arizona requires only a rear plate: a single plate is attached to the rear, and no front plate is required (A.R.S. §28-2354).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
ColoradoInfo
Colorado requires two plates: vehicles other than motorcycles must display one plate in front and one in the rear (C.R.S. §42-3-202).
Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: content.leg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
IdahoInfo
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).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho 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 →
New MexicoPermitted
New Mexico requires only a rear plate: a single plate is issued and attached to the rear. On road tractors and truck tractors, that plate goes on the front instead (NMSA 66-3-18).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: mvd.newmexico.gov · Full New Mexico 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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