License Plate Frames in West Virginia
Frames are legal if nothing is obscured; the plate must be clearly visible and maintained free from foreign materials in a condition to be clearly legible.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Frames are legal if nothing is obscured; the plate must be clearly visible and maintained free from foreign materials in a condition to be clearly legible. Covers: no express ban; covers are foreign materials if they obscure.
Specific Limits
- Covers
- no express ban; covers are foreign materials if they obscure
- Must stay visible
- whole plate
Exceptions & Exemptions
License plate frames are permitted as long as they do not obscure any part of the license plate number, letters, or validation stickers
Frequently Asked Questions
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