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Commercial Radio & TV License Plates

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General Information:

Any resident of Ohio who holds an un-revoked and unexpired official radio broadcasting station or commercial television broadcasting station license issued by the FCC, may apply for these plates.

Registrant Eligibility:

A copy of the current FCC license that shows the broadcasting company's call sign.

Title Requirements:

Ohio Certificate of Title issued in company's name, or vehicle leased by company.

Vehicle Information:

These plates may be issued to passenger vehicles, commercial trucks and motor homes and house vehicles. Body type on title or registration card will determine fees.

Type of Plates:

Manufactured plates inscribed with the official call letters of the radio or TV station only.

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 an annual fee for Commercial Radio/TV plates of $10.00, in addition to normal registration fees. The fee is determined by Ohio Revised Code section 4503.14

 

FEES

Commercial Radio & TV PLATES

NEW

RENEWAL

Special Plate Fee

$10.00

$10.00

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.

 

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