License Plate Frames in Alabama
License plate frames are legal in Alabama as long as nothing required stays hidden. The plate must remain plainly visible; there is no explicit cover ban.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
The plate must remain plainly visible; there is no explicit cover ban. Alabama courts and the Eleventh Circuit have held that covering the state name is not a violation — the number is what must stay visible.
Specific Limits
- Covers
- not expressly banned
- Frames
- allowed
- Must stay visible
- plate number
Exceptions & Exemptions
License plate frames and covers are permitted as long as they do not obscure any part of the license plate including numbers, letters, validation stickers, or state identification. The entire plate must remain clearly visible and legible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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