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Wisconsin Front License Plate Laws (2026)

Info: Wisconsin requires two plates: when two plates are issued — which is standard for cars — one goes on the front and one on the rear.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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Wisconsin requires two plates: when two plates are issued — which is standard for cars — one goes on the front and one on the rear. See Wis. Stat. 341.15(1).

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Front License Plate in states bordering Wisconsin

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

IllinoisInfo
Illinois requires two plates: passenger cars must display one on the front and one on the rear (625 ILCS 5/3-413).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: ilga.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IowaInfo
Iowa requires two plates: one on the front and one on the rear. Motorcycles, truck tractors, and vehicles from before 1949 are exceptions (Iowa Code 321.37).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
MichiganPermitted
Michigan requires only a rear plate: the plate is attached to the rear. Only truck tractors and road tractors display their plate on the front (MCL 257.225(1)).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: legislature.mi.gov · Full Michigan rule →
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 →

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