License Plate Frames in Arizona
License plate frames are legal in Arizona as long as nothing required stays hidden. The plate must be clearly legible and the state name at the top must not be obscured — frames covering 'Arizona' are illegal.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
The plate must be clearly legible and the state name at the top must not be obscured — frames covering 'Arizona' are illegal. No covering, substance, or film may obscure the numbers, characters, year tabs, or jurisdiction name from any angle.
Specific Limits
- Covers
- banned if obscuring
- Frames
- conditional
- Must stay visible
- numbers, characters, year tabs, jurisdiction name
Exceptions & Exemptions
License plate frames and covers are permitted as long as they do not obstruct any portion of the license plate number, letters, or registration validation stickers
Frequently Asked Questions
Are license plate frames legal in Arizona?
What are the exact license plate frames limits in Arizona?
Are there exceptions for license plate frames in Arizona?
Street-legal license plate frames picks
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