How to Buy License Plate Frames

License plate frames are one way to customize your vehicle. Many options are available, from pre-made license plate frames to your own custom design. You can even buy license plate frames that are computerized, use LED lights and even scroll pictures or sentences. The key is to find the one that fits your personality and is legal in your state.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Decide on the type of license plate frame you want to buy. Determine if it's for a regular vehicle, motorcycle, scooter or bicycle. You should also decide if you want your license plate frame airbrushed, printed, computerized or LED.

2. Look at the license plate frame holes in your bumper. The frame you buy should have holes that match the bumper holes.

3. Pick a basic design for your license plate frame. This should include whether you want a cover, the base color for the frame, any graphics you want, the color of the graphics, any wording you want on the license plate frame and the wording color.

4. Find a company that can make the exact license plate frame that you want. Some companies may have one already made that is close to the license plate frame you want.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider the color of your car when you pick the colors for your license plate frame.
• Check with your local law enforcement to find out if license plate frames are legal in your area. In some areas, frames are legal but covers are not. In other areas, police have outlawed all types of license plate frames.