General Information:

In an effort to ensure that all vehicles registered as collector vehicles are truly collectible, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles references the National Automobile Dealers Association and The Complete Book of Collectible Cars 1930-1990 (Consumer Guide) to determine vehicles that are true collector vehicles. Although we recognize that a vehicle may be unique because of time, energy and investment expended by the owner, these publications are used in determining eligibility for collector’s license plates. Due to a administrative ruling, vehicle models not listed in the above publications may be considered collector vehicles if the applicant obtains documentation from the manufacturer that the vehicle was in limited production, is in demand as a collectible vehicle at the time of application or a sizable investment can be proven.

Registrant Eligibility:

Collector license plates may be issued to any Ohio resident.

Title Requirements:

Ohio Certificate of Title issued in individual's name, either singly or jointly, or the name is the same name on the lease agreement.

Vehicle Information:

These plates may be issued to the following vehicles: PC, NC & MH, which  receive a set of plates. TL, HV, & MC receive one passenger-size plate.

Type of Plates:

System assigned plate number, initial reserve and personalized.

Issuance Information:

The applicant must complete BMV Form 4803 and BMV Form 5712 (Affidavit For Registration), if applicable. Applicant must have other means of transportation and be able to provide proof.

Collector license plates may only be issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles headquarters in Columbus, Ohio by calling 1-800-589-TAGS (1-800-589-8247). Our office is available Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. We will issue a registration card and validation stickers, along with a permit which will allow the customer to operate their vehicle while their plates are being manufactured.  Collector license plates may also be ordered as system assigned, reserved or personalized plates with additional applicable fees. 

All plates will be mailed directly to the address on the registration card from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Columbus, Ohio. Our office will issue a registration card and validation stickers, along with a permit which will allow the customer to operate their vehicle while their plates are being manufactured.

Cost:

Additional fee of $5.00 plus annual registration fees and taxes. The fee is determined by Ohio Revised Code section 4503.45.

COLLECTOR PLATES

NEW

RENEWAL

Special Plate Fee: System assigned

$5.00

$5.00

Special Plate Fee: Reserved

$30.00

$30.00

Special Plate Fee: Personalized

$55.00

$55.00

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.