General Information:

Any armed forces personnel who received the Combat Battle Star Award may apply.

Registrant Eligibility:

Applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 displaying their participation in the designated campaign.

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 passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers.

Type of Plates:

System assigned plate number, initial reserve and personalized.

Issuance Information:

New issuances must register by mail or at a local Deputy Registrar. Renewal of plates can be done at a local Deputy Registrar, by mail, online at OPlates.com or by phone at 1-866-675-2837. 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. Request forms are available at all deputy registrar agencies.

Special license plate applications are available at all Deputy Registrar license agency locations or the Request for Special Plates application can be downloaded from this Web site by clicking HERE.

Cost:

No additional fees are charged for system assigned plate number Combat Battle Star plates. Please see chart for a breakdown of plate cost. These plates are issued per ORC 4503.433.

COMBAT BATTLE STAR PLATES

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

*

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.