License Plate Frames in Kentucky
License plate frames are legal in Kentucky as long as nothing required stays hidden. No rim, frame, or other covering may in any way obscure or cover any lettering or decal on the plate.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
No rim, frame, or other covering may in any way obscure or cover any lettering or decal on the plate. The rear plate must also be illuminated.
Specific Limits
- Covers
- banned if obscuring
- Frames
- banned if they obscure anything
- Must stay visible
- all lettering and decals
Exceptions & Exemptions
License plate frames and covers are permitted as long as they do not obscure any portion of the license plate number, letters, or registration decals/stickers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Street-legal license plate frames picks
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