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Does New York require a front license plate?
I’m moving to upstate New York for a job in about a month. However, I’ve lived my entire life in NYC, so I’ve never had a car before. Do I need to get a front license plate in New York for my new ride?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on the new job and the new car! Like 31 other states, New York requires both a front and rear license plate. The thought process behind dual plates is that it makes vehicles more identifiable to law enforcement in the event of a traffic violation or a crime.
Since you’re buying a car, keep in mind that New York requires you to register the car within 30 days to avoid a fee. But to get a
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