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• My car was not designed to have a front license plate, can I put it on the winds...

  No. If you live in one of the thirty-two states where you are required to have two plates displayed, then you will need to display the plate securely on the vehicle front as well as in the back, not on the dashboard. The only exceptions are generally antique or special interest cars, so a car not designed for a front plate could well fall under the exception rule. To find out if your car qualifies for an exception, ask your local motor vehicle office. If your car did not come with a front license plate holder, you can install one yourself. These are also called license plate brackets or mounts and come in kits with the appropriate screws. You may need a drill to install yours.  However, if you live in one of the eighteen states that don’t require two plates, then you don’t need to worry about displaying the front plate at all. Just make sure the back one is secured. The states requiring two plates are: Alaska California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia ...
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• How can I order custom license plates?

  Ordering a custom license plate requires minimum effort on your part. Every state now offers a varied selection of custom plates that display special interests, military service, favorite sports teams and more. The number of plates offered depends on your state. Wisconsin, for instance, has more than 30 special license plates to choose from. Whereas Washington has more than 40 and Virginia's license plate selection tops 200.  If you opt for a vanity plate (also known as a custom plate) , you will be restricted, depending on state, to a specific number of characters. Your choice of characters will be declined if deemed offensive or if already in use. Special and custom plates do cost more than standard plates. For information on how to order visit httP://motorvehicles.org/license-plates.
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• What kind of custom license plates are available?

  Every state offers a wide variety of license plate choices. For an additional fee you can order one that mirrors an interest and/or personality. Most states divide these plates into two main topics: specialty and custom.Specialty plates cover a wide scope of categories, with a special focus on military service. These plates range from Pearl Harbor Survivor to Ex-Pow. You must provide proof of duty to qualify for any military plate.Other popular specialty plate categories include sports teams, civic organizations, colleges and universities and wildlife conservation. The number of specialty license plates offered depends on state. Vermont, for example offers 17. While Virginia carries more than 200. You can check specialty license plate options at your respective state's DMV Web site.  Custom license plates, or vanity plates, allow you to select a specific order of characters (numbers and letters). States restrict the amount of characters (usually up to seven) and against anythin...
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