Vehicle Registration
General Information
Specialized interest plates are license plates produced upon customer request which may have a logo supporting a special interest group.
- All specialized interest plates except military require an annual additional fee for initial and renewal transactions.
- Some specialized interest plates include an annual fee of up to $50 earmarked for a particular organization. This is also known as a contribution fee. If you give Consent to Contact, the BMV will provide your name and address to the special interest group.
System Assigned
System assigned plates are pre-manufactured with consecutive numbers only and are never personalized (Example: ABC 1234).
Initial Reserve
An initial reserve plate may contain:
- Three letters
- Example: ABC
- Three letters and one number or one number and three letters
- Examples: ABC 1 or 1 ABC
- Two letters
- Example: AB
- Two letters and one number or one number and two letters
- Examples: AB 1 or 1 AB
- Two letters and two numbers or two numbers and two letters
- Examples: AB 75 or 75 AB
- Two letters and three numbers or three numbers and two letters
- Examples: AB 234 or 234 AB
- Two letters and four numbers or four numbers and two letters
- Examples: AB 2345 or 2345 AB
- One letter and five numbers or five numbers and one letter
- Examples: A 12345 or 12345 A
- Numbers 28801 through 999999
Personalized
A personalized plate must contain at least four and less than eight characters.
| No. of Characters | Type of Plate | Spaces Permitted (Uniform Spacing) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Personalized | up to 3 |
| 4 | Personalized w/logo | up to 3 |
| 5 | Personalized | up to 3 |
| 5 | Personalized w/logo | up to 3 |
| 6 | Personalized | up to 3 |
| 6 | Personalized w/logo | none |
| 7 | Personalized | up to 2 |
Methods for Registration
- In person at your local deputy registrar license agency
- Online at OPLATES.com
- By mail, to the address listed on the renewal notice
General License Plate Display Guidance
Ohio law requires a motor vehicle to be registered and is only required to display the one distinctive license plate on the rear of that vehicle. If that distinctive license plate is displayed on the front of the vehicle, the front and back plates must be identical.
A person cannot operate or drive a motor vehicle in Ohio if the vehicle has a distinctive license plate (front and/or rear) that is fictitious, counterfeit, or belongs to another motor vehicle. These violations are guilty of a misdemeanor and may be stopped by law enforcement.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.40, 4503.42, 4501.27, 2935.03, 4503.10, 4503.19,
4503.193, 4513.39, 4549.08
Ohio Administrative Code: 4501:2-1-13
Organizational Plates
Establishing an organizational license plate requires:
- 150 original signatures from people who intend to purchase the new plate. Signatures must be submitted to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) on the Petition to Establish Organizational License Plate (form BMV 4820) or on a self-created petition that includes all information listed on the form.
- Passage of a bill by a state legislator.
Once the bill passes, and in addition to the signatures, the following items must be submitted to the BMV:
- A completed Affidavit for Participation in Organizational / Collegiate Special License Plate Program (form BMV 4810).
- An electronic file of the logo and name (must be vector art)
- Include Pantone colors and fonts (if text is not paths)
- Logo size may be no more than 2.5” wide and 3.25” high
- Text size may be no more than 5.5” wide and .75” high
Click on the plate name to learn more about that specific plate.
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio resident
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.509
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio resident who can provide proof of membership
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.513
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio resident who can provide proof of membership
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.513
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio resident
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.725
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.765
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: owner must provide evidence of unrevoked and unexpired official amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The customer may present a copy of a physical license issued by the FCC or submit by electronic means (smartphone, iPad, etc.).
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.14
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, commercial trucks and motorhomes
Fees: no contribution, $7.50 BMV
Eligibility: Certificate of Licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety (must be presented every year)
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.49
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, commercial trucks and buses
Fees:no contribution, $7.50 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.49
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.724
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.89
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.704
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.884
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.493
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles.
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.572
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles.
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.87
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.508
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.67
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, motorcycles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.491
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.903
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.752
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, no BMV fee
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.872
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks and recreational vehicles
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.72
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.904
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.964
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.91
Vehicle Type:passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.597
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of Civil Air Patrol membership card
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.731
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.899
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.902
Vehicle Type: passenger, motor home, house vehicle, noncommercial truck/trailer and motorcycle. Note: Motorcycle plate is a passenger vehicle size plate.
Fees:no contribution, $5.00 BMV
Eligibility: applicant must complete forms BMV 4803 and BMV 5712 (if applicable), must have other means of transportation and be able to provide proof. First-time issuance of collector plates may only be issued by the BMV headquarters in Columbus. For additional information please call 614-752-7518.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.45
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, recreational vehicles and house vehicles (body type on title or registration card will determine fees)
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: A copy of the current FCC license that shows the broadcasting company's call sign
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.14
Vehicle Type: any
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: members of Honorary Commodore Organization of Political and Business Leaders; issued upon approval of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.497
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.933
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.878
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-comercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.905
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.565
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.596
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.534
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio resident who can provide proof of membership
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.513
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.721
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.722
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.561
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.69
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.944
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.76
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.958
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, other vehicle of a class approved by the Registrar
Fees: $10.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.715
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.716
Vehicle Type: Any motor vehicle registered as a bus.
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: applicant must complete form BMV 4816; only issued for a period of 310 days
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.04
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.767
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $8.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: certifying statement from the State Lodge; contact FOP: 222 East Town Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215-4611
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.71
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: certifying statement from the State Lodge; contact FOP: 222 East Town Street; Columbus, Ohio 43215-4611
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.711
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.70
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.96
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.50
Vehicle Type: commercial and farm trucks
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: farm truck applicants must submit a weight slip and proof of payment of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (2290) if the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more and is driven more than 7,500 miles annually; commercial truck applicants must provide a verbal declaration of the unladen weight and gross vehicle weight, a signed Declaration of Knowledge (PUC 3422) and proof of payment of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (2290), if the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.50
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.953
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.567
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.68
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.564
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.4911
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit form BMV 4635 verifying the relationship to the military family member; any member of the immediate family of a person who died in a combat zone while a member of any branch of the armed forces may apply
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.546
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.932
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.893
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.931
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.95
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.713
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.892
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, unconventional vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.877
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non commercial motor vehicle, recreational vehicle or other vehicle of a class approved by the Registrar
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.733
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio resident who can provide proof of membership
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.513
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.526
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $10.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.554
Vehicle Type: commercial and farm trucks
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.4910
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.52
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.874
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.881
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and recreational vehicles (special interest plates cannot be issued to limousines)
Fees: no contribution fee, $7.50 BMV
Eligibility: certificate of insurance as provided in Section 4509.46 or 4509.47 of the Ohio Revised Code. A current policy of liability insurance which must include: a) serial number of limo, b) minimum amount of $300,000 and c) effective policy dates (must be at least 10 days after transaction date).
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.86
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.891
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.703
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: certifying statement from the Marine Corps League required; contact: Marine Corps League; 8300 Munson Road Mentor, OH 44060
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.58
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.524
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.764
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit form BMV 4817 verifying the relationship to the military family member who died outside a combat zone while serving honorably as a member of any branch of the armed forces
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.549
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.592
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.577
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, unconventional vehicles
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.579
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.90
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.563
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, commercial trucks and motorhomes
Fees: no contribution fee, $7.50 BMV
Eligibility: Certificate of Licensure issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety (must be presented every year)
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.49
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.876
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.545
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.501
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.763
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.502
Vehicle Type: Commercial and Farm Trucks
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: farm truck applicants must submit a weight slip and proof of payment of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (2290) if the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more and is driven more than 7,500 miles annually; commercial truck applicants must provide a verbal declaration of the unladen weight and gross vehicle weight, a signed Declaration of Knowledge (PUC 3422) and proof of payment of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (2290), if the vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.569
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.568
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.53
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees:$25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.528
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.712
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, motorcycle, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.553
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.741
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.584
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.529
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, motorcycle, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.551
Vehicle Type: passenger erciavehicles, noncomml trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $10.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.901
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.576
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.575
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.527
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.74
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio resident who can provide proof of membership
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.513
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.761
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.566
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.492
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.872
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.873
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.495
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.734
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: Contribution Fee $35.00, BMV Fee $10.00
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.499
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.522
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist who can provide proof of membership
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.513
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.505
Vehicle Type: any
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: Copy of current, valid Ohio license to practice medicine
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.15
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.559
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $40.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.593
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, motorcycles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.535
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.701
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: available to any member in good standing, that is active or retired; members must provide a letter from their local president that confirms the applicant is a member in good standing accompanied by the appropriate application
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.471
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.55
Vehicle Type: passenger car, noncommercial motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: applicant must provide proof of membership in a national, state, or local association of realtors
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.751
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorists
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.885
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.552
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.557
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.963
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.75
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.955
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.56
Vehicle Type: only vehicles registered as a bus
Fees: no contribution fee, $12.00 BMV
Eligibility: applicant must complete form BMV 4816
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.04
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $5.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.521
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio resident who can provide proof of membership
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.513
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.574
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.871
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $10.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.581
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.498
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.573
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.595
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.555
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.883
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $26.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.882
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.908
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.723
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.906
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $10.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.945
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $10.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.732
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.92
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.73
Vehicle Type: vehicle must have a seating capacity of more than seven persons and body type must describe the vehicle as a bus, minibus or station wagon
Fees: no additional fee
Eligibility: any nonprofit organization that provides public mass transportation. Nonprofit organizations must submit Articles of Incorporation or a Statement of Good Standing not over five years old and obtained from the Ohio Secretary of State. Public Mass Transportation must submit P.U.C.O. certificate and route schedule.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.04
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.941
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.556
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.907
Vehicle Type: may be issued only to a specially-equipped motor vehicle
Fees: no additional fee
Eligibility: may be issued only to a service organization chartered by Congress, and to a specific vehicle used solely for parade or exhibition purposes. The vehicle cannot be used more than 12 times per year. Standard registration requirements, no additional documents are needed nor E-Check, if applicable
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.18
Vehicle Type: passenger and non-commercial truck vehicles only; no person shall apply for more than one set of volunteer plates annually
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: statement from the applicant's fire chief (on the chief's letterhead) stating the applicant is a volunteer firefighter
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.47
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.525
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.517
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.514
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.954
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, housevehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.875
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $20.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.879
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $30.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.98
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $15.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.57
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.942
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio resident who can provide proof of membership
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.513
Collegiate Plates
Establishing an organizational license plate requires:
- 150 original signatures from people who intend to purchase the new plate. Signatures must be submitted to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) on the Petition to Establish Organizational License Plate (form BMV 4820) or on a self-created petition that includes all information listed on the form.
- Passage of a bill by a state legislator.
Once the bill passes, and in addition to the signatures, the following items must be submitted to the BMV:
- A completed Affidavit for Participation in Organizational / Collegiate Special License Plate Program (form BMV 4810).
- An electronic file of the logo and name (must be vector art)
- Include Pantone colors and fonts (if text is not paths)
- Logo size may be no more than 2.5” wide and 3.25” high
- Text size may be no more than 5.5” wide and .75” high
Please note: Colleges and universities must maintain a minimum of 150 license plate sales per year.
Click on the plate name to learn more about that specific plate.
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.51
Company Logo Plates
The owner or lessee of a fleet of 50 or more apportioned vehicles may apply for registration of company logo license plates.
If you have questions, please contact the IRP Processing Centers at (800) 477-0007.
Click on the plate name to learn more about that specific plate.
Vehicle Type: apportioned vehicles
Fees: no contribution fee, $6.00 BMV
Eligibility: designated company or lessee only
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.83
Vehicle Type: apportioned vehicles
Fees: no contribution fee, $6.00 BMV
Eligibility: designated company or lessee only
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.83
Vehicle Type: apportioned vehicles
Fees: no contribution fee, $6.00 BMV
Eligibility: designated company or lessee only
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.83
Vehicle Type: apportioned vehicles
Fees: no contribution fee, $6.00 BMV
Eligibility: designated company or lessee only
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.83
Vehicle Type: apportioned vehicles
Fees: no contribution fee, $6.00 BMV
Eligibility: designated company or lessee only
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.83
Vehicle Type: apportioned vehicles
Fees: no contribution fee, $6.00 BMV
Eligibility: designated company or lessee only
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.83
Accessible Plates/Removable Windshield Placards
Accessible license plates and removable windshield placards permit vehicles to park in parking spaces marked with the international symbol of access for persons with disabilities.
Click on the plate name to learn more about that specific plate.
Vehicle Type: any vehicle
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: any motorist who has a qualifying disability
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.44
Vehicle Type: any vehicle
Fees: $5.00 contribution
Eligibility: A prescription from a healthcare provider is required
Accessible Plates
Accessible plates may be issued to:
- A person with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk
- A vehicle that is altered to accommodate a person with disabilities
- A bus that transports persons with disabilities
Registrants must submit Health Care Provider Certification of Eligibility for Accessible License Plates (form BMV 4834).
There is no additional fee for Accessible plates.
Military Veterans with Disabilities
Any veteran with disabilities who qualifies for the Veterans with Disabilities license plate may instead apply for a military license plate, as long as they meet military license plate qualifications, and are not required to pay any registration taxes or fees.
Veterans with Disabilities may qualify for:
- 1 Veteran with Disabilities Plate; OR
- 1 Veteran with Disabilities Plate and 1 Military Plate; OR
- 2 Military Plates
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.41
Removable Windshield Placards
Removable windshield placards may be issued to a person with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk or to an organization that provides transportation for a person/people with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk.
Registrants must complete an Application for Removable Windshield Placards (form BMV 4826).
The application must be accompanied by a prescription from a health care provider. The prescription must contain:
- Date
- Name of the person with the disability
- Statement that the prescription is for a removable windshield placard
- Expected duration of the disabling condition
- Health care provider’s signature
If the disabling condition is less than six months, a temporary removable windshield placard will be issued.
Military Personnel with Disabilities
Removable windshield placards may be issued to military personnel with a service-connected disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk.
Registrants must submit Application for Removable Windshield Placard for Active Duty Military / Veterans with Disabilities (form BMV 4531).
The application must be accompanied by a prescription from a health care provider. The prescription must contain:
- Date
- Name of the person with the disability
- Statement that the prescription is for a removable windshield placard
- Expected duration of the disabling condition
- Health care provider’s signature
Registrants must submit a current letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration stating the disability is service connected. There is no fee for the removable windshield placard.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.44
Ohio Administrative Code: 4501:1-7-02
Historical Plates
A person who owns a motor vehicle that is more than 25 years old and that is owned solely as a collector’s item used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and similar uses may apply for registration of the vehicle and issuance of a Historical license plate with the Application and Affadavit for Historical License plates (form BMV 4806).
Historical license plates are valid (without renewal) for the life of the vehicle, unless they are Initial Reserve, Personalized, or if there is a change in the vehicle’s ownership.
Restrictions: A historical motor vehicle shall not be used for general transportation, but may be operated on the public roads and highways to and from a location where maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
Historical Model Year Plates
Customers with a valid historical license plate registration may display a model year license plate by completing a Historical Model Year License Plate Affidavit (form BMV 4853).
The model year license plate is displayed on the vehicle instead of the historical license plate. The customer must provide his/her own plate(s) which must be serviceable, legible, issued by Ohio, and inscribed with the same year when the vehicle was manufactured.
The valid historical license plate and registration shall be stored in the vehicle so that they are readily available upon request by a law enforcement officer.
Click on the plate name to learn more about that specific plate.
Vehicle Type: Any
Fees: $10.00 one-time fee in addition to registration fees
Eligibility: Applicant must complete Application and Affidavit for Historical License Plates (BMV 4806) form; vehicle must be more than 25 years old and be used solely as a collector's item for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and similar uses. The vehicle may be operated to and from a location where maintenance is performed.
Vehicle Type: Any vehicle with a valid Historical license plate registration
Fees: No additional fees
Eligibility: Applicant must complete Historical "Model Year" License Plate Affidavit (BMV 4853) form; be an Ohio motorist with a current historical license plate, and provide his/her own plates which must be serviceable, legible, issued by Ohio, and inscribed with the same year when the vehicle was manufactured.
Military License Plates
Ohio offers military license plates to honor the sacrifice and accomplishment of those who serve in the military.
- There are no additional fees for these license plates.
- Registrant eligibility requires documentation depending on plate selection.
- If you are a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability or are receiving a monetary allowance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purchase of a motor vehicle, you may be eligible to receive up to two (2) free military license plates. A $1.00 fee is applicable for transfer transactions. For more information, contact Registration Support Services at (614) 752-7518.
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Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, motorcycles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must already have a vehicle registered with free Disabled Veteran license plates
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.41
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit one of the following: DD-214, showing award of the Air Force Commendation Medal with "V" Device, or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: must submit copy of their DD-214 showing award of the Air Force Cross or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Air Medal, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Air Medal with "V" Device or a copy , non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehiclesof the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit copy of their DD-214 showing award of the Airman's Medal or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Ohio Air National Guard Retired member must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge, a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, or evidence of disability retirement, or a copy of the Certificate of Retirement or any equivalent documentation, such as a military ID card marked, “retired”
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Must submit copy of their DD-214 showing award of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Army Distinguished Service Cross, or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Ohio Army National Guard Retired member must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge, a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, or evidence of disability retirement, or a copy of the Certificate of Retirement, or any equivalent documentation, such as a military ID card marked, “retired”
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of Army of Occupation Medal
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of a Bronze Star Medal or a copy of a Bronze Star Certificate (or permanent orders) with the applicant’s name identified as the recipient of the specific military medal
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Must submit a copy of their DD-214 showing award of the Bronze Star with V Device or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Coast Guard Combat Action Ribbon , or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit copy of their DD-214 showing award of the Coast Guard Commendation Medal with V Device or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Coast Guard Cross, or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Coast Guard Medal, or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of a Combat Action Badge or other documentary evidence in support of the award
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Documentary evidence in support of the Combat Action Medal is required.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of a Combat Action Ribbon or other documentary evidence in support of the award
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Army Combat Infantryman Badge 2nd, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Army Combat Infantryman Badge 3rd, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type:passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Combat Medical Badge, or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no fees
Eligibility: only recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor may apply; applicant must submit documentary evidence of receiving this award.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, or a copy of the award certificate
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the DD-214, showing award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with V Device, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was awarded or a letter from the commanding officer verifying that he or she is entitled to said award
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 displaying participation in the designated campaign
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing a Global War on Terrorism Afghanistan Campaign Medal was awarded or a copy of his/her award papers verifying he/she was awarded the medal
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must show documentary evidence of receiving Global War on Terrorism civilian service medal
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Campaign Medal was awarded or a copy of his/her award papers verifying he/she was awarded the medal
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing a Global War on Terrorism Iraqi Campaign Medal was awarded or a copy of his/her award papers verifying he/she was awarded the medal
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing a Global War on Terrorism Service Campaign Medal was awarded or a copy of his/her award papers verifying he/she was awarded the medal
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran and/or active duty service member must submit either a copy of the DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying in-country service in Grenada between October 23 - November 23, 1983
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his or her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge or a general discharge (under honorable conditions), or a Certificate of Honorable Discharge, or a valid County Issued Veteran ID Card.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit copy of their DD-214 showing the Korea Defense Service medal was awarded or equivalent document
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 displaying participation in the designated campaign
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran or active duty service member must submit either a copy of his/her DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying military service June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran must submit either a copy of the DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying in-country service in Korea between June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955. Medals on DD-214 proving in country service: Korea Service Medal (KSM). If no medal(s) are indicated on the DD-214, the DD-214 must show the established in-country dates set by Congress.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing a Global War on Terrorism Kosovo Campaign medal was awarded or a copy of their award papers verifying they were awarded the medal.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran and/or active duty service member must submit either a copy of the DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying date of in-country service in Lebanon between August 25, 1982 - August 1, 1984. The DD-214 must show the established in-country dates in Lebanon as set by Congress.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: $0.00 contribution, $0.00 BMV
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 displaying participation in the designated campaign
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing receipt of the award or a copy of the award certificate with the applicant’s name identified as the recipient of the specific military medal or proof of active duty status either with an ID card that specifically states, “active duty” (cards issued after April 1, 2005, will not indicate status, so applicant must provide a letter) or a letter from a commanding office indicating the applicant is in active duty status, as the award has been given to all service members since September 11, 2001, and will continue until further determined.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: The applicant must submit a written certificate on letterhead from the commanding officer verifying the applicant's status as an active member in good standing with the Ohio National Guard.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the DD-214 showing award of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Navy Cross, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Navy Expeditionary Medal, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Any person who has been awarded the Ohio National Guard Ohio Cross. Applicant must submit documentary evidence in support of the award.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Must submit copy of their DD-214 showing an Operation Inherent Resolve medal was awarded or a copy of their award papers verifying they were awarded the medal.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran and/or active duty service member must submit either a copy of the DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying date of in-country service in Panama between December 12, 1989 - January 31, 1990. The DD-214 must show the established in-country dates as set by Congress
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: veterans must submit a copy of certification from the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran and/or active duty service member must submit either a copy of the DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying date of in-country service either in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait between August 2, 1990, and a date to be set by law or presidential proclamation. Medals on DD-214 proving in country service: Southwest Asia Service (SWA, SWASM); Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM). If no medal(s) indicated on DD-214, the DD-214 must show the established in-country dates set by Congress.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, motorcycles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD 214 showing award of a Purple Heart
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.571
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, motorcycles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no fees
Eligibility: Applicant must submit a copy of their DD-214 documenting Purple Heart, or a copy of award certificate AND a letter dated within one year from the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs stating owner is 100% service connected disabled, or has received a monetary allowance toward the purchase of a motor vehicle.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.571
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of a Silver Star Medal or a copy of a Silver Star Certificate (or permanent orders) with the applicant’s name identified as the recipient of the specific military medal
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing award of the Soldier's Medal, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the DD-214 showing service in Somalia or equivalent document.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 displaying their participation in the designated campaign
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the DD-214, showing award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal with V Device, or a copy of the award certificate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a letter from the individual's commanding officer (on letterhead) certifying that the applicant is on active duty status or a copy of the applicant's Armed Forces identification card that shows active duty status (cards issued after April 1, 2005, will not indicate status, so these applicants will have to provide a letter proving their active duty status).
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a letter from the individual's commanding officer (on letterhead) verifying the reservists status as an active member in good standing.
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Veteran who is retired from any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States may apply. The veteran must submit proof of retirement from that branch of the United States Armed Forces. Must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge or a general (under honorable conditions) discharge and be retired from a specific branch of the United States Armed Forces or evidence of a disability retirement, or a copy of the Certificate of Retirement, or any equivalent documentation such as a military I.D. card marked "retired."
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Applicant must submit a letter from the individual’s commanding officer (on letterhead) certifying that the applicant is on active duty status or a copy of the applicant’s Armed Forces identification card that shows active duty status (cards issued after April 1, 2005, will not indicate status, so these applicants will have to provide a letter proving their active duty status).
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, unconventional vehicles, and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Veteran who is retired from the Army Aviation Branch of the Armed Forces of the United States may apply. The veteran must submit proof of retirement from the United States Army. Must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge or a general (under honorable conditions) discharge and be retired from the Army Aviation branch of the United States Armed Forces or evidence of adisability retirement, or a copy of the Certificate of Retirement, or any equivalent documentation such as a military I.D. card marked “retired”.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, unconventional vehicles, and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Applicant must submit copy of his/her DD-214 showing honorable discharge, A General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, or proof of disability retirement, or copy of the cert. of retirement, or any equivalent document such as military I.D. card marked retired.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: Any person who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict and who is on active duty or is an honorably discharged veteran. Applicant must submit copy of his/her DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying military service between the dates of August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 or equivalent document showing evidence of service as a Paratrooper.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the NOAA 56-46, PHS 1867 form, or equivalent document
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the NOAA 56-46, PHS 1867 form, or equivalent document
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his or her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge or a general discharge (under honorable conditions), or a Certificate of Honorable Discharge, or a valid County Issued Veteran ID Card.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: motorcycles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his or her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge or a general discharge (under honorable conditions), or a Certificate of Honorable Discharge, or a valid County Issued Veteran ID Card.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 displaying their participation in the designated campaign
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran or active duty service member must submit either a copy of his/her DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying military service during August 5, 1964, through May 7, 1975.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran must submit either a copy of the DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying date of in-country service in Vietnam between August 5, 1964 - May 7, 1975. Medals on DD-214 proving in-country service: Vietnam Service Medal (VSM, VNSM, Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM, RVCM RVNCM). If no medal(s) are indicated on the DD-214, the DD-214 must show the established in-country dates set by Congress.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger car, noncommercial motor vehicle, recreational vehicle or other vehicle of a class approved by the registrar of motor vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his or her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge or a general discharge (under honorable conditions), or a Certificate of Honorable Discharge, or a valid County Issued Veteran ID Card.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger car, noncommercial motor vehicle, recreational vehicle or other vehicle of a class approved by the registrar of motor vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his or her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge or a general discharge (under honorable conditions), or a Certificate of Honorable Discharge, or a valid County Issued Veteran ID Card.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his or her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge or a general discharge (under honorable conditions), or a Certificate of Honorable Discharge, or a valid County Issued Veteran ID Card.
Eligibility USPHS: applicant must submit a copy of one of the following: PHS 1867 (2008-Present), PHS 2893 (All years - similar form to PHS1867), PHS Statement of Service with no form number (1984-2008), PHS 1867 (1952-1984).
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of his or her DD-214 showing an honorable discharge or a general discharge (under honorable conditions), or a Certificate of Honorable Discharge, or a valid County Issued Veteran ID Card.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran must submit either a copy of the DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying date of service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918. The DD-214 must show the established WWI dates set by Congress.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
Fees: no additional fees
Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran must submit either a copy of the DD-214 or a statement from the commanding officer verifying date of service between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946. The DD-214 must show the established WWII dates set by Congress.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Professional Sports Teams Plates
Customers may choose to support one of Ohio’s professional sports teams by purchasing any of the following license plates:
Click on the plate name to learn more about that specific plate.
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.591
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.591
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.591
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.591
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.591
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.591
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.591
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers and unconventional
Fees: $25.00 contribution, $10.00 BMV
Eligibility: any Ohio motorist
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.591
Gratis
Gratis plates are for use exclusively in the performance of the governmental or proprietary functions of the state or any political subdivision thereof, or are used exclusively in a federal program. There is no cost for these license plates.
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Vehicle Type: Adjutant General vehicles
Fees: $0.00 contribution, $0.00 BMV
Eligibility: Civil Air Patrol license plates are issued to Adjutant General. These plates identify the vehicle as belonging to a political subdivision by the word "Civil Air Patrol" printed along the bottom of the plate.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.171
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, house vehicles, motorcycles, motorhomes and non-commercial trailers
Fees: $1.00 fee is applicable for transfer transactions, no additional fees
Eligibility: applicant must complete form BMV 4507 and submit a current letter (dated within the past year) from the Veterans Administration stating that he/she is 100% disabled or that he/she received a monetary allowance to have his/her vehicle modified
Any disabled veteran who qualifies for the Disabled Veterans license plate may instead apply for a military license plate, as long as they meet military license plate qualifications, and are not required to pay any registration taxes or fees.
Disabled Veterans may qualify for:
1 Disabled Veteran Plate; OR
1 Disabled Veteran Plate and 1 Military Plate; OR
2 Military Plates
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.41
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.29
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no fees
Eligibility: only members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were imprisoned by an enemy of the United States may apply. Applicant must complete form BMV 4507 and submit one of the following: (a) documentary evidence of POW status from one of the Armed Forces of the United States; (b) telegram advising family of Prisoner of War status; (c) letter from the War Claims Commission; (d) letter from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.46
Vehicle Type: any
Fees: no fee for disabled veterans or disabled active duty military members
Eligibility: Ohio resident and submit completed form BMV 4531 and a current letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration stating the disability is service connected.
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no additional fee
Eligibility: must complete form BMV 4501. Disabled license plates for public-owned license vehicles are issued to political subdivisions and agencies thereof in order to transport disabled persons. These plates identify the vehicle as belonging to a political subdivision by the word "county", "state", "city", or "government" printed along the bottom of the plate and have the international symbol of access on the left-hand side of the license plate. The agency must receive its entire funding from a political subdivision for gratis plates.
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no additional fee
Eligibility: must complete form BMV 4501. Public-owned license plates are issued to political subdivisions, and agencies thereof. These plates identify the vehicle as belonging to a political subdivision by the word "county", "state", "city", or "government" printed along the bottom of the plate. The agency must receive its entire funding from a political subdivision for gratis plates.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.16
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no additional fee
Eligibility: must complete form BMV 4501. These plates identify the vehicle as belonging to a political subdivision by the word "turnpike" printed along the bottom of the plate. The agency must receive its entire funding from a political subdivision for gratis plates.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.23
Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers
Fees: no additional fee
Eligibility: must complete form BMV 4501. Public-owned license plates are issued to political subdivisions, and agencies thereof. These plates identify the vehicle as belonging to a political subdivision by the words "volunteer rescue" printed along the bottom of the plate. The agency must receive its entire funding from a political subdivision for gratis plates and must also complete form BMV 4523.
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.172
Retention of License Plate Number
Registrants replacing their license plates may retain their current standard-assigned license plate number for an additional fee.
- New plates will have flat (digitized) characters instead of embossed characters.
- Personalized and initial reserve replacement license plates are not eligible for license plate number retention. Both are still assessed additional fees associated with the type of plate.
The following types of transactions are eligible for retention of same plate number:
- Renewal if combined with a replace or exchange transaction
- Replacement
- Exchange
New plates will be mailed directly to the address on your vehicle registration. The deputy will issue your registration card and validation sticker and provide you with a permit allowing you to operate your vehicle until your plates are manufactured and mailed.
Specialized Interest Retention Guidelines
- A standard license plate number can only be retained to another standard license plate.
- Most special license plate numbers can retain to most specialized interest license plate designs.
- A disability license plate number can retain to most specialized interest license.
- A standard bicentennial license plate number can retain to the current standard Ohio license plate design.
- A historical license plate number can retain to another historical license plate.
- A collector license plate number can retain to another collector license plate.
- A motorcycle license plate number can retain to another motorcycle license plate.
- A disabled motorcycle license plate number can retain to another disabled motorcycle license plate.
- A veteran motorcycle license plate number can retain to another motorcycle veteran license plate.
- An APV license plate number can retain to another APV license plate.
Vehicles Eligible
License plate numbers may be retained on:
- Passenger vehicles
- Non-commercial trucks
- Non-commercial trailers
- Commercial trucks
- Commercial trailers
- Recreational vehicles
- Motorcycles
- House vehicles
- Motor homes
- Church buses
- Transit buses
- Mopeds
- All-terrain vehicles (ATV)
Methods for Registration
- In person at your local deputy registrar license agency
- Online at OPLATES.com
- By mail to the address listed on the renewal notice
Ohio Revised Code: 4503.192(A)(1)
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