Initial Reserve
License Plates
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General Information: |
An initial reserve plate
may contain:
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Three letters (ABC).
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Three letters and one
number (1- 9) or one number (1-9) and three letters (ABC 1 or 1 ABC).
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Two letters (AB).
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Two letters and one
number (1-9) or one number (1-9) and two letters (AB 1 or 1 AB).
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Two letters and two
numbers (1-99) or two numbers (1-99) and two letters (AB 75 or 75 AB).
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Two letters and four
numbers (1-9999) or four numbers (1-9999) and two letters (AB 2345 or 2345
AB).
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One letter and five
numbers (1-99999) or five numbers (1-99999) and one letter (A 12345 or
12345 A).
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One letter, one number,
one letter.
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One letter, two numbers,
one letter.
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One letter, three
numbers, one letter.
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One letter, four
numbers, one letter.
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One letter, five
numbers, one letter.
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Numbers 1-999999 and one
letter after number
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Numbers 28801 through
999999.
Standard Manufacturing
procedure for reserved plates does not permit a choice of spacing by the
customer. Reserved plates may be ordered with some of the logo plates. |
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Registrant Eligibility:
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May be issued to any Ohio
resident. |
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Title Requirements: |
Ohio Certificate of Title. |
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Vehicle Information: |
These plates may be issued to
passenger vehicles, noncommercial trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, house
vehicles and non-commercial trailers. |
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Type of Plates: |
Reserved. |
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Issuance Information: |
Requests for Initial Reserve
plates may be made at any
Deputy Registrar's office, online
at
OPlates.com, or
by calling 1-800-589-8247. Renewal of plates can be done at any
Deputy Registrar's office, online
at
OPlates.com, by phone
at 1-866-675-2837 or by mail.
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.
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.
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Cost: |
These plates cost an additional
$25.00 annually plus the normal registration fee. The fee is determined by
Ohio Revised Code section 4503.40. |
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FEES |
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INITIAL RESERVE PLATES |
NEW |
RENEWAL |
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Initial/Reserve Plate Fee |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
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New Plate Charge* |
$7.50 |
$0.00 |
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License Tax: Motorcycle |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
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License Tax: Passenger Car |
$31.00 |
$31.00 |
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License Tax: Recreational Vehicle |
Up to $46.00 |
Up to $46.00 |
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License Tax: Noncom Tk/Mtr Home |
Up to $81.00 |
Up to $81.00 |
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Permissive Tax** |
$0.00 - $20.00 |
$0.00 - $20.00 |
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Deputy Fee |
$3.50 |
$3.50 |
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Plate Reflectorization Fee |
$0.25 per plate |
$0.00 |
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County Sticker(s) |
$0.25 |
$0.00 |
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Postage*** |
current rate |
current rate |
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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. |
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Permissive Tax is based upon customer's county of residence. (see county
information) |
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No postage is
required if renewed at Deputy Registrar. |
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