Vehicle registration plates, or license plates, provide a means of vehicle identification. Each plate has series of letters and numbers that is unique to a given jurisdiction.
Ownership
Whenever you obtain a new vehicle, you are required to validate the license plate. Sometimes, a plate will remain with a specific vehicle. In other cases, a plate remains with its original owner even when he switches vehicles.
Location
In some areas, you must display a registration plate on both the front and back of your vehicle; however, these laws vary. For example, states such as Delaware and Pennsylvania do not require you to display registration plates on the front of the vehicle.
Considerations
Registration plates have expiration dates. Renewing a plate may simply involve replacing a sticker in the corner of the plate's frame. If your plate is lost, stolen or damaged beyond recognition, you must get it replaced. You can register, renew and replace plates at your local department of motor vehicles. In addition, you should report plate theft to local law enforcement.
Driving with a missing or invalid plate can result in fines or vehicle impoundment.
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