Attaching front license plate

2008 KIA OPTIMA
80,000 MILES
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JECKERT55
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If you are reading this, thank you for your time and your help.

I need to attach a front plate or I will get fined. My car has no bracket or screws, because it was originally sold in a state with no front plate requirement. Brackets are not sold for this model, period.

Can I just drill into the bumper and create my own mount? How would I do this?

I have already committed to creating a makeshift mount myself, so no need to instruct me on how to get hold of the elusive 2008 brackets.

Thank you!
Jul 21, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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HMAC300
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See picture. you should be able to get plastic square things that go into bumper to hold the screw auto parts should have that available.
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Jul 21, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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