The historical plate is a one-time fee of $10 PLUS a $21 license tax.
Used only for special events and activities, such as parades.You can get an Ohio BMV historical license plate if your vehicle is: You can get a military license plate ONLY IF it reflects your service record, and you must present proof of eligibility, such as your discharge papers.įor a list of available plates, fees, and eligibility requirements, visit the OH BMV website.įor details about military plate applications, see Applying for Specialty License Plates. Examples of fees include:įor application details, visit our Applying for Specialty License Plates page.For a complete list of professional sports plates, visit the Ohio BMV website.Ī number of specialty license plates are available to veterans and retirees of the United States military. Professional sports license plate fees may vary. A portion of your fee helps support charities selected by each team. You'll pay a fee for your sports plate IN ADDITION to registration fees and renewal fees. Several plates featuring OH sports teams are available, including: The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles website has a complete list of plates and fees.įor application instructions, see our page on Applying for Specialty Plates. Most plates, like the Ohio State license plate, are $35, with $25 going toward a general scholarship fund for the university you select. Collegiate PlatesĬollegiate plates are available for many of Ohio's colleges and universities, such as:Ī fee for collegiate plates is charge IN ADDITION to standard registration and renewal fees. Visit our Applying for Specialty Plates page to learn how to apply. $25 helps fund programs for cancer patients.įor a complete list of special interest plates and their fees, visit the OH BMV website.$25 goes toward programs that provide bullying prevention training.Special plate fees are charged IN ADDITION to regular registration and renewal fees.įees vary, and a portion of the additional fee is given to the featured, or related, organization. For example, you can get license plates that support: Special interest plates in Ohio feature different hobbies, causes, and organizations. Read below for information about the types of specialty license plates offered by the OH BMV. NOTE: Specialty plates can be personalized for an additional fee. IN ADDITION to plate fees, you may also have to pay: The fees for specialty license plates vary. When it comes time to renew your personalized tag, you'll pay a $50 renewal fee PLUS regular renewal fees. To make sure your personalized plate combination is available, do a quick search online.Ī $50 personalization fee is charged IN ADDITION to standard registration fees. Special tags with logos can have up to 6 characters.Motorcycle tags can have up to 5 characters.Personalized license plates must be 4 to 7 characters long, including spaces. Read below to learn more about types of specialty license plates available from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).