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Deputy Registrar License Agencies
General Information on Special License Plates
| General Information | Any veteran who is an honorably discharged or retired veteran of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States may apply. The veteran must present documentation showing an honorable discharge or retirement.
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| Registrant Eligibility | Veterans must submit a copy of his/her DD 214 showing an honorable discharge or a copy of the Certificate of Honorable Discharge or evidence of disability retirement, or a copy of the Certificate of Retirement, or any equivalent documentation such as a military I.D. card marked “retired.”
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| Title Requirements | Ohio Certificate of title issued in veteran’s name, either singly or jointly, or veteran’s name on the lease agreement. |
| Vehicle Information | These plates may be issued to motorcycle vehicles only.
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| Type of Plates | System assigned plate number, initial reserve and personalized. |
| Issuance Information | Requests for system assigned, reserved, or personalized license plates may be made at any Deputy Registrar's office, online at OPlates.com, or by calling 1-800-589-8247. Renewal of plates can be done at any Deputy Registrar's office, online at OPlates.com, by phone at 1-866-675-2837 or by mail. All plates will be mailed directly to the address on your registration card unless customer requests otherwise. The deputy will issue your registration card, stickers and provide you with a permit which will allow you to operate your vehicle while your plates are being manufactured. Special license plate applications are available at all Deputy Registrar license agency locations or can be downloaded by clicking HERE. |
| Cost | No additional cost for this license plate. These plates are issued under Ohio Revised Code section 4503.544 |
Fees |
New |
Renewal |
| Special Plate Fee: System assigned | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Special Plate Fee: Reserved | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Special Plate Fee: Personalized | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| New Plate Charge* | $7.50 | $0.00 |
| License Tax: Passenger Car | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| License Tax: Recreational Vehicle | Up to $46.00 | Up to $46.00 |
| License Tax: Noncom Tk/Mtr Home | Up to $81.00 | Up to $81.00 |
| Permissive Tax** | $0.00 - $20.00 | $0.00 - $20.00 |
| Deputy Fee | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Plate Reflectorization Fee | $0.25 per plate | $0.00 |
| County Sticker(s) | $0.25 | $0.00 |
| Postage*** | current rate | current rate |
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The $7.50 fee does not apply if it is the first time the vehicle is registered by the owner or if the vehicle has not been plated in the last 12 months. |
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Permissive Tax is based upon customer's county of residence. (see county information) |
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No postage is required if renewed at Deputy Registrar. |