License Plate Frames in New Hampshire
Frames are legal if nothing is obscured, and it is separately unlawful to knowingly obscure the figures or letters.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Frames are legal if nothing is obscured, and it is separately unlawful to knowingly obscure the figures or letters. Covers: any colored, smoked, or tinted covering is a violation ($150); clear covers are not expressly banned. The cover ban took effect January 1, 2022 (HB 496, 2021).
Specific Limits
- Covers
- any colored, smoked, or tinted covering is a violation ($150); clear covers are not expressly banned
- Must stay visible
- figures and letters
Exceptions & Exemptions
License plate frames are allowed but must not cover or obscure any part of the registration number, validation decals, or state identification
Frequently Asked Questions
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