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New Mexico Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Permitted: Rear plate only — single plate issued, attached to the rear (front only for road/truck tractors) (NMSA 66-3-18).

PermittedVerified Jun 19, 2026

Rear plate only — single plate issued, attached to the rear (front only for road/truck tractors) (NMSA 66-3-18).

Official source: mvd.newmexico.gov →

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