License Plate Frames in Maine
License plate frames are legal in Maine as long as nothing required stays hidden. The plate — including its numbers, letters, and words — must be plainly visible and legible at all times, which protects the state name too.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
The plate — including its numbers, letters, and words — must be plainly visible and legible at all times, which protects the state name too.
Specific Limits
- Covers
- banned if obscuring
- Frames
- conditional
- Must stay visible
- numbers, letters, and words
Exceptions & Exemptions
License plate frames are permitted but must not cover or obscure any part of the license plate number, state name, or validation stickers/tags
Frequently Asked Questions
Are license plate frames legal in Maine?
What are the exact license plate frames limits in Maine?
Are there exceptions for license plate frames in Maine?
Street-legal license plate frames picks
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A low-profile frame that doesn't cover the state name, tags, or registration stickers.
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