In the State of Massachusetts, is It Required That I Have a Front Licence Plate?

Answered by

Mary JeremiahDirector of Outreach

Posted on Feb 26, 2023

1. In Massachusetts, it is not required that you have a front licence plate.

2. Some people choose to have a front licence plate for aesthetic reasons, while others find it helpful for identification or for parking.

3. If you do choose to have a front licence plate, there are a few things you need to know.

4. First, you must purchase a front licence plate bracket, which can be found at most automotive stores.

5. Second, you must register your front licence plate with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MDOT).

6. Finally, you must display your front licence plate correctly.

• Car Registration
• Massachusetts
• State Laws

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