Louisiana License Plate Display Law — 2025 Guide
Louisiana requires only a rear license plate.
The Law at a Glance
Recent Changes
Louisiana issued Sons of Confederate Veterans commemorative plates since 1999. Issuance jumped from 0-14/year to 61 in fiscal 2016 after it became an election issue.
State-Specific Notes
Louisiana is a single-plate (rear) state.
Plate Design Details
123 ABC — three digits, three letters (2016–present)Letter Exclusions
Standard alphabet — no specific letter exclusions documented.
Historical Plates Still Valid
Earlier 'Sportsman's Paradise' plates (1993–2001, 2004–2005), 'Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial 1803–2003' (2002–2004), '200 Years' (2011–2012), and 'Bicentennial, Battle of New Orleans 1815–2015' (2014–2015) all remain valid.
Notable Facts
Louisiana introduced its current 'Sportsman's Paradise' base in January 2025 incorporating the America 250 commemorative symbol for the 2026 Semiquincentennial.
How atroq Frames Stay Compliant in Louisiana
atroq frames in Louisiana are engineered to comply with all display requirements. The frame's recessed sticker windows keep renewal stickers visible. The frame's thickness does not obscure the alphanumeric serial, state name, or the issuing jurisdiction. atroq's universal mounting fits Louisiana's standard 6 × 12 inch passenger plates. Since Louisiana requires only a rear plate, customers typically order single frames.
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