There are two square recesses in the front plastic bumper cover,
but I did not see anything between those and the bumper itself.
Are there supposed to be other parts that would hold a bracket,
such as a captured nuts or inserts to received screws to hold
the license bracket?

I am also interested in know how people dealt with missing
license bracket. I do not insist on all OEM implements but would
like to avoid drilling / tapping the bumper for mounting screws.

Thanks,
Lih-Yen