An Ohio DMV license plate shows proof that a vehicle has been correctly registered with the state’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). When a vehicle has valid car registration plates in OH, it signals to law enforcement officers that the car or truck has passed all of the state-mandated standards to be safely operated on state streets and highways. Therefore, clearly visible car registration. SUMMARY: Ohio License Plates. If you're an Ohio resident and use your vehicle on public roads, you must apply for a license plate by registering your car. Standard passenger car plates issued 1. K Pennsylvania discontinued license plate stickers in 2017. Stickers expiring in 2018 or later were issued primarily to trailers with long-term expirations. Stickers expiring in 2018 or later were issued primarily to trailers with long-term expirations. Plate Number. Last 4 digits of SSN or Tax ID Number. Driver License Information: License/State ID Number or Key Number? Date of Birth. Person Information Name must be entered exactly as it appears on your Ohio Driver License: Last Name. Middle Name or Initial. Date of Birth. Last 4 digits of SSN.

SUMMARY: Ohio License Plates

If you're an Ohio resident and use your vehicle on public roads, you must apply for a license plate by registering your car. To renew your plates and keep your validation sticker up to date, you'll just need to renew your registration, which can be done online. The OH BMV offers many online services on Oplates.com. You can replace license plates and stickers and look up available plates for personalized tags.

Continue reading below for more details about Ohio license plates.

Interested in specialty plates? Get important information from our Specialty Plates and Specialty Plates Application pages.

Applying for disabled parking? Learn more from our Disabled Plates and Placards page.

Types of Ohio License Plates

All motor vehicles owned by Ohio residents and operated on public roads are required to display license plates issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

Most vehicles will have 2 license plates. Some vehicles, such as motorcycles and mopeds, only need 1 license plate.

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Rear license plates must have clearly visible expiration stickers.

Special & Personalized Plates

The OH BMV offers a selection of special license plates as well as personalized plates. Most of these plates can be ordered on the BMV's online registration system, OPLATES.com.

For additional information, see our Types of Special Plates and Special Plate Applications pages.

The BMV also issues disability parking tags to those with qualifying disabilities. To learn more about disability parking plates, see our Disability Placards and Plates page.

Temporary Tags

When you buy a car from a dealership, you will usually receive a temporary tag that is valid for up to 45 days.

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This temporary tag allows you to drive your car while you wait for the title from the dealer. Once you have the title, you can then register your vehicle.

If you buy a car in private sale, you should register it with the Ohio BMV before you operate it.

Apply for Ohio Tags

To get Ohio license plates, you must register your vehicle with the OH BMV.

You are required to register your car once you become an OH resident or as soon as you have the vehicle title from the seller.

For more information about registering a vehicle in Ohio, including ways to register and applicable fees, see our Vehicle Registration page.

Renew Your License Plates

Before your vehicle registration expires, you must renew it and get new validation stickers for your license plate.

The OH BMV offers several renewal methods, including the online via the OPLATES website. You can also use OPLATES.com to check your registration status.

NOTE: OH license plate design changes periodically. When the design changes, you can pay $10 to keep your previous plate number.

Replace OH License Plates

You can replace a lost, stolen, or damaged license plate or expiration decal:

• Online using the OPLATES website.
• In person at an Ohio deputy registrar office.
  OR
  
• By mail.

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The fees for replacements plates are:

• $10.50 for 1 license plate.
• $11.75 for 2 license plates.
• $4.50 for a decal.
• Postage costs for online or mailed-in applications.

For online requests, go to the OPLATES website and enter the required information. You should receive your replacements within 10 business days.

You can apply in person at your local deputy registrar's office. To make the process easier, you should take:

• A completed Duplicate Registration Card, Transfer, Replacement Plates/Validation Sticker Application (Form BMV 4809).
• Your damaged plates, if you have them.
• Payment for fees (see above).

To send a request by mail, you must send:

• The Duplicate Registration Card, Transfer, Replacement Plates/Validation Sticker Application (Form BMV 4809).
• A check or money order payable to “Ohio Treasurer of State' for applicable fees (see above for fees).

Mailed applications are usually processed within 4 weeks.

Transfer & Surrender Tags

When you purchase a new car, you can transfer your Ohio license plates to your new vehicle. You cannot transfer your plates to any other person.

You'll transfer your tags when you title and register your new vehicle. The transfer fee is $4.50. You'll also pay title transfer fees and taxes.

You may be required to surrender your license plates if you replace them with a new type of plate or otherwise no longer need them, such as when you move out of state. Send a notarized Customer Request to Cancel Vehicle Registration (Form BMV 4311) to the address listed on the form.

Contact the Ohio BMV at (844) 644-6268 or your deputy registrar's office for more information about surrendering license plates.

Fees for License Plates

The fees for Ohio license plates below may not reflect all fees due when you register a vehicle, such as title fees or taxes. You may also be responsible for additional service, processing, or postage fees.

• New registration/standard plates & registration/plate renewal:
  • Passenger vehicle: $34.50.
  • Motorcycle: $28.50.
  • House vehicle/moped: $24.50.
  • Non-commercial trailer: Fee is based on weight.
• Replacements:
  • 1 license plate: $10.50.
  • 2 license plates: $11.75.
  • Decals: $4.50.
• Plate transfer: $4.50.

Search for License Plates

The only license plate search offered by the Ohio BMV is a search for available personalized license plates.

You can use the OPLATES website to check availability of plate numbers and order personalized and special plates.

OPLATES also allows you to check your registration status and other vehicle information, but it DOES NOT allow you to access other vehicle or owner records.

For more information about a vehicle, you can order a vehicle history report using its vehicle identification number (VIN).

Forms

BMV 4809

BMV 4311

This form is provided by your state's agency/department.

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Specialized Interest Plates

General Information

Specialized interest plates are license plates manufactured upon customer request with specified character combinations, logos supporting a special interest group or both.

• All specialized interest plates (except military) require an additional fee to cover cost of production and/or special handling.
• Some specialized interest plates include a fee of up to $50 earmarked for a particular organization.
• The fees are charged each year, including years when only a validation sticker is needed.

Consent to Contact

When a registrant purchases a specialized interest plate which includes a contribution to an organization, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) must ask them for consent to provide their name and address to the organization.

• The BMV will provide a report, which includes the name and address and any registrant who provided consent, to the appropriate organization.
• The information my only be used for fundraising and development purposes.

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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 (1- 9) or one number (1-9) and three letters (Examples: ABC 1 or 1 ABC).
• Two letters (Example: AB).
• Two letters and one number (1-9) or one number (1-9) and two letters (Examples: AB 1 or 1 AB).
• Two letters and two numbers (1-99) or two numbers (1-99) and two letters (Examples: AB 75 or 75 AB).
• Two letters and three numbers (1-999) or three numbers (1-999) and two letters (Examples: AB 234 or 234 AB).
• Two letters and four numbers (1-9999) or four numbers (1-9999) and two letters (Examples: AB 2345 or 2345 AB).
• One letter and five numbers (1-99999) or five numbers (1-99999) 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

Specialized interest plate categories:

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: 4503.40, 4503.42, 4501.27

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