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| General Information | Any resident of Ohio who holds an un-revoked and unexpired official radio broadcasting station or commercial television broadcasting station license issued by the FCC, may apply for these plates. |
| Registrant Eligibility | A copy of the current FCC license that shows the broadcasting company's call sign. |
| Title Requirements | Ohio Certificate of Title issued in company's name, or vehicle leased by company. |
| Vehicle Information | These plates may be issued to passenger vehicles, commercial trucks and recreational vehicles and house vehicles. Body type on title or registration card will determine fees. |
| Type of Plates | Manufactured plates inscribed with the official call letters of the radio or TV station only. |
| Issuance Information | Plates must be obtained through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Columbus. These plates cannot be issued by a Deputy Registrar agency. |
| Cost | There is an annual fee for Commercial Radio/TV plates of $10.00, in addition to normal registration fees. The fee is determined by Ohio Revised Code section 4503.14 |
Fees |
New |
Renewal |
| Special Plate Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 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 |
* |
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. |
** |
Permissive Tax is based upon customer's county of residence. (See county information) |
*** |
No postage is required if renewed at Deputy Registrar. |
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