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License Plate Frames in Mississippi

Conditional

License plate frames are legal in Mississippi as long as nothing required stays hidden. The tag must not be covered or obstructed by any object, sticker, paint, or plate bracket — except that the county name may lawfully be covered.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

The tag must not be covered or obstructed by any object, sticker, paint, or plate bracket — except that the county name may lawfully be covered. The plate must be visible and legible at 60 feet at night.

Specific Limits

Covers
banned if obscuring
Frames
conditional
Must stay visible
everything except the county name

Exceptions & Exemptions

License plate frames and covers are permitted as long as they do not obscure any portion of the license plate including numbers, letters, or state identification

Statute

Miss. Code § 27-19-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are license plate frames legal in Mississippi?
License plate frames are legal in Mississippi as long as nothing required stays hidden. The tag must not be covered or obstructed by any object, sticker, paint, or plate bracket — except that the county name may lawfully be covered.
What are the exact license plate frames limits in Mississippi?
Covers: banned if obscuring. Frames: conditional. Must stay visible: everything except the county name. Source: Miss. Code § 27-19-31.
Are there exceptions for license plate frames in Mississippi?
License plate frames and covers are permitted as long as they do not obscure any portion of the license plate including numbers, letters, or state identification

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