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Ohio Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Permitted: Rear plate only — front-plate requirement eliminated effective July 1, 2020 (ORC 4503.21).

PermittedVerified Jun 19, 2026

Rear plate only — front-plate requirement eliminated effective July 1, 2020 (ORC 4503.21).

Official source: codes.ohio.gov →

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