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Organizational License Plates

General Information:

Only the President, Commander or Adjutant of a United States Service Organization chartered by Congress can apply for organizational license plates.

Registrant Eligibility:

The position is to be verified with state offices:

  A. American Legion (614) 268-7072

  B. VFW (614) 224-1838

  C. DAV (614) 221-3582

  D. Am Vets (614) 431-6990

    1. Assign plate with post number

    2. Assign to specific officer (President, Commander or Adjutant)

    3. Only one set of plates per office per post

        a) If currently assigned, must obtain plates from previous officer and complete BMV Form 4814 (Release from Special Plate). The plate will be displayed in place of regular plate. The applicant must submit a copy of their valid registration card. The original plates and registration card must be carried in the vehicle at all times and shown upon request from a law enforcement officer.

Title Requirements:

Ohio Certificate of Title issued in officer'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 passenger vehicles, noncommercial trucks, motor homes, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers.

Type of Plates:

Manufactured plates with the organization represented designated on plates.

Issuance Information:

Plates must be obtained through the Bureau of Motor vehicles in Columbus. These plates cannot be issued by a deputy registrar agency.

Cost:

There is a fee for organizational plates of $5.00, in addition to normal registration fees. The fee is determined by Ohio Revised Code section 4503.18.

 

FEES

ORGANIZATIONAL PLATES

NEW

RENEWAL

Special Plate Fee

$5.00

$5.00

Deputy Fee

$3.50

$3.50

Postage*

current rate

current rate

 

*

No postage is required if renewed at deputy registrar.

 

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