Photo ID
Ohio driver license or state ID.
Printable guide
Specialty, Collegiate & Military Plates Checklist
Use this before ordering a collegiate, military, veteran, or organizational plate at an official DMV or BMV office.
independent DMV and BMV information guide Verify requirements with the official DMV or BMV before you visit.
Bring these
Bring to order your plate
Registration and plate number
Your current registration and license plate number.
Proof of Ohio insurance
Current insurance for the vehicle.
Eligibility documents
DD-214 or service proof for military and veteran plates, sponsor authorization for some organizational designs.
Payment
Annual plate fee, any transaction fees, and registration costs.
Decision point
Which plate family?
Collegiate or sports
$35.00 a year, part of it typically supports a scholarship fund at the school you choose.
Military or veteran
No additional annual plate fee, but proof of eligibility such as a DD-214 is required.
Organizational
$0 to $50.00 a year by design, some need a certificate or authorization from the sponsoring group.
At the visit
Simple steps
- Pick your plate and confirm eligibility requirements.
- Gather your documents and complete form BMV 4705.
- Pay the annual plate fee plus any transaction and registration fees.
- Watch the mail, the state manufactures and mails the plate.
Avoid a return trip
- Do not skip the DD-214 or sponsor authorization, the plate cannot be issued without it.
- Do not assume a personalized combination is available, check first.
- Do not overlook the $10.00 retention fee if you keep your current number.