Historical Model Year License Plates

General Information:

Purpose is to allow owners of historical vehicles to use Ohio plates for the same year as their vehicle was manufactured. (For More Information).

Registrant Eligibility:

These plates may be issued to any Ohio motorist.

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 used on any vehicle.

Type of Plates:

Registrant provides his/her own plates which must be serviceable and legible and issued by Ohio and inscribed with the same year when the vehicle was manufactured.

Issuance Information:

Applicant must complete BMV Form 4806 (Affidavit For Registration) and BMV Form 4853 (Historical "Model-Year" Plate Information) and submit a copy of the model year plate(s).

Cost:

The fee is determined by Ohio Revised Code section 4503.181.

Historical Model Year PLATES

NEW

RENEWAL

Transfer Fee

$1.00

$0.00

Deputy Fee

$3.50

$0.00

Postage*

current rate

current rate

*

No postage is required if renewed at Deputy Registrar.