Maryland License Plate Display Law — 2025 Guide
Maryland requires both front and rear license plates.
The Law at a Glance
Recent Changes
Maryland mandated plate replacement every five years until 1986. Motorcycle plate size changed to standard 4×7 inches in 2008.
State-Specific Notes
Maryland is a strict two-plate state.
Plate Design Details
1AB2345 — one digit, two letters, four digitsLetter Exclusions
I, O, Q, and U are not used. E and F stopped being used in late 2023; the last plate with either was 9FR9999.
Historical Plates Still Valid
Earlier February 1986–2005 plates (with no slogan, formats 1AB C23 and ABC 123) and 2005–2010 'www.Maryland.gov' plates (1AB C23) remain valid.
Notable Facts
Maryland's plate features the distinctive Maryland flag — one of the few U.S. plates to prominently incorporate the state flag's design. Maryland mandated plate replacement every 5 years until 1986. Motorcycle plate size changed to standard 4×7 inches in 2008.
How atroq Frames Stay Compliant in Maryland
atroq frames in Maryland 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 Maryland's standard 6 × 12 inch passenger plates. Since Maryland requires both plates, customers typically order frames in pairs.
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