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North Dakota Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Info: North Dakota requires two plates: one on the front and one on the rear, conspicuously displayed (N.D.C.C. 39-04-11).

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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Front License Plate in states bordering North Dakota

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

MinnesotaInfo
Minnesota requires two plates: one on the front and one on the rear. The only exceptions are collector vehicles, farm vehicles, and motorcycles (Minn. Stat. 169.79).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaInfo
Montana requires two plates: motor vehicles must display one on the front and one on the rear (MCA 61-3-301).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: mca.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
South DakotaInfo
South Dakota requires two plates: one displayed on the front and one on the rear, each conspicuous, upright, and kept clear. A motorcycle displays one plate (SDCL 32-5-98). A violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Verified Jul 26, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

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