General Information:

Any branch of service personnel may apply.

Registrant Eligibility:

Applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 showing receipt of the award or a copy of the award certificate with the applicant’s name identified as the recipient of the specific military medal or proof of active duty status either with an ID card that specifically states “active duty” (cards issued after April 1, 2005, will not indicate status so applicant must provide a letter) or a letter from a commanding office indicating that the applicant is in active duty status, as the award has been given to all service members since September 11, 2001, and will continue until further determined.

Title Requirements:

Ohio Certificate of Title issued in military personnel name, either singly or jointly, or military personnel name on the lease agreement.

Vehicle Information:

These plates may be issued to passenger vehicles, noncommercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and noncommercial 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.  Requests for system assigned, reserved, or personalized plates may be made at any Deputy Registrar's office, or by calling 1-800-589-8247, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm (Eastern).  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.

Cost:

No additional fees are charged for system assigned plate number National Defense plates. Please see chart for a breakdown of plate cost. These plates are issued under Ohio Revised Code, Section 4503.541.

NATIONAL DEFENSE PLATES

NEW

RENEWAL

Special Plate Fee: System assigned

$0.00

$0.00

Special Plate Fee: Reserved

$10.00

$10.00

Special Plate Fee: Personalized

$35.00

$35.00

New Plate Charge*

$2.00

$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 $2.00 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.