If you have to buy, I would go with either of the SOS brackets. They hang below the bumper. The OEM is right in front of the bumper and scratches the paint. Free is a different issue, especially if you're just putting it on for inspection. I never had issues in Texas without my front plate, including going on base and my annual inspection. Illinois has proved to be a different story. Pulled over twice in a little more than a month in my Mini for no front plate. Needless to say it has one now and the NSX will be wearing one when I get her out soon in the spring.