2018 front license plate
 

Help... Just moved to a state with a front plate requirement.

Seems like you must drill holes in the bumper to mount the standard plate frame.

I don't want to drill holes into the bumper.

Are there any alternative plate holders?

Velcro?

Wire it to the front grill, haha??

amusing but not helpful

If you don't want to mount it on the bumper then what else can you do??

Check with a dealer in your area to see how they mount them. Could be there is a special bracket for your car.

Seriously. There are Velcro strips with adhesive on the back. Why wouldn't this work? Just make sure all surfaces are clean (wipe with rubbing alcohol, first).

So, as you can see there are alternatives for many cars as ways to mount plates without drilling.
I understand the CRV is a basic non sporty vehicle but I'm surprised that aftermarket options aren't out there.

The sportier Honda models have alternatives.

They are not attractive and mess up the aesthetic but they prevent stupid fines that are just throwing money away if a cop ever wants to bust your balls.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/hondafo...2d6b70c402.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/hondafo...18df3c8928.jpg

One of them looks like it was mounted on the grill
And the other looks like it was mounted to one side on the bumper
Can't see behind the plates to see mounting bracket

Velcro will not work cause the plate will come off due to air flow pulling at it during highway driving.
If you don't believe then drive at highway speeds and stick you hand out and feel the force.
Summer heat and winter cold. Add some rain and sleet. You have a good combination for the plates to fall off.