Michigan · MI · Vehicles
Michigan: Do you need a front license plate?
Rear plate only
Michigan requires only a rear license plate on passenger cars.
State law says a vehicle's plate goes on the rear. Truck tractors and road tractors are the exception and display their plate on the front. The plate must be level, securely fastened, and at least 12 inches off the ground.
What the law says
...a registration plate issued for a vehicle shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. A registration plate issued for a truck tractor or road tractor shall be attached to the front of the vehicle.
Sources
- MCL 257.225 Official · legislature.mi.gov
Confirm with the state
- Agency
- Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)
- Website
- michigan.gov
How bordering states compare
- Indiana Rear plate onlyIndiana requires only a rear license plate on a passenger car.
- Ohio Rear plate onlyOhio requires only a rear license plate on a passenger car, since July 1, 2020.
- Wisconsin Front and rear platesWisconsin issues two plates for cars and requires one on the front and one on the rear.