Ohio motorcycle license plate laws

Farm Bus Vehicle Type: Any motor vehicle registered as a bus. Gold Star Family Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit form BMV verifying the relationship to the military family member; any member of the immediate family of a person who died in a combat zone while a member of any branch of the armed forces may apply Ohio Revised Code: Lakewood St.

Military Sacrifice Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit form BMV verifying the relationship to the military family member who died outside a combat zone while serving honorably as a member of any branch of the armed forces Ohio Revised Code: Transit Bus Vehicle Type: vehicle must have a seating capacity of more than seven persons and body type must describe the vehicle as a bus, minibus or station wagon Fees: no additional fee Eligibility: any nonprofit organization that provides public mass transportation.

Voiture Vehicle Type: may be issued only to a specially-equipped motor vehicle Fees: no additional fee Eligibility: may be issued only to a service organization chartered by Congress, and to a specific vehicle used solely for parade or exhibition purposes. Standard registration requirements, no additional documents are needed nor E-Check, if applicable Ohio Revised Code: Collegiate Plates.

Collegiate Plates Establishing an organizational license plate requires: original signatures from people who intend to purchase the new plate. Company Logo Plates. Company Logo Plates The owner or lessee of a fleet of 50 or more apportioned vehicles may apply for registration of company logo license plates.

Kuhnle Bros. Disability Plates and Placards. Disability Plates Vehicle Type: any vehicle Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: any motorist who has a qualifying disability Ohio Revised Code: Historical Plates. Military Plates. Military License Plates Ohio offers military license plates to honor the sacrifice and accomplishment of those who serve in the military.

There are no additional fees for these license plates. Registrant eligibility requires documentation depending on plate selection. Additional Disabled Veteran Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, motorcycles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must already have a vehicle registered with free Disabled Veteran license plates Ohio Revised Code: Air Force Commendation Medal with Valor Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit one of the following: DD, showing award of the Air Force Commendation Medal with "V" Device, or a copy of the award certificate Ohio Revised Code: Air Force Cross Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: must submit copy of their DD showing award of the Air Force Cross or a copy of the award certificate Ohio Revised Code: Airman's Medal Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit copy of their DD showing award of the Airman's Medal or a copy of the award certificate Ohio Revised Code: Army Commendation Medal with V Device Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: Must submit copy of their DD showing award of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device or a copy of the award certificate Ohio Revised Code: Bronze Star with V Device Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: Must submit a copy of their DD showing award of the Bronze Star with V Device or a copy of the award certificate.

Coast Guard Commendation Medal with V Device Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit copy of their DD showing award of the Coast Guard Commendation Medal with V Device or a copy of the award certificate Ohio Revised Code: Combat Action Medal Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: Documentary evidence in support of the Combat Action Medal is required.

Congressional Medal of Honor Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no fees Eligibility: only recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor may apply; applicant must submit documentary evidence of receiving this award.

Distinguished Flying Cross with V Device Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the DD, showing award of the Distinguished Flying Cross with V Device, or a copy of the award certificate.

Former Prisoner of War Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, and non-commercial trailers Fees: no fees Eligibility: only members of the U.

GWOT Civilian Service Medal Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, unconventional vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must show documentary evidence of receiving Global War on Terrorism civilian service medal Ohio Revised Code: Korea Defense Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit copy of their DD showing the Korea Defense Service medal was awarded or equivalent document Ohio Revised Code: Korea Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran must submit either a copy of the DD or a statement from the commanding officer verifying in-country service in Korea between June 27, - January 31, National Guard Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: any person who is a member of the Ohio national guard or the reserves of the armed forces of the United States.

Application shall be accompanied by such written evidence that the person is a member of the Ohio national guard Ohio Revised Code: Navy And Marine Corps Medal Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the DD showing award of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, or a copy of the award certificate. Ohio National Guard Ohio Cross Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: Any person who has been awarded the Ohio National Guard Ohio Cross.

Operation Inherent Resolve Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: Must submit copy of their DD showing an Operation Inherent Resolve medal was awarded or a copy of their award papers verifying they were awarded the medal.

Pearl Harbor Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: veterans must submit a copy of certification from the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Ohio Revised Code: Purple Heart Disability Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, motorcycles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no fees Eligibility: Applicant must submit a copy of their DD documenting Purple Heart, or a copy of award certificate AND a letter dated within one year from the U.

Somalia Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the DD showing service in Somalia or equivalent document.

Joint Service Commendation Medal with V Device Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the DD, showing award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal with V Device, or a copy of the award certificate.

Armed Forces Active Duty Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit a letter from the individual's commanding officer on letterhead certifying that the applicant is on active duty status or a copy of the applicant's Armed Forces identification card that shows active duty status cards issued after April 1, , will not indicate status, so these applicants will have to provide a letter proving their active duty status.

Armed Forces Reserves Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit a letter from the individual's commanding officer on letterhead verifying the reservists status as an active member in good standing.

Armed Forces Retired Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: Veteran who is retired from any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States may apply. Army Aviation Retired Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, unconventional vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: Veteran who is retired from the Army Aviation Branch of the Armed Forces of the United States may apply.

USMC Vietnam Veteran Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: Any person who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict and who is on active duty or is an honorably discharged veteran.

Uniformed Services Public Health Service Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: applicant must submit a copy of the PHS form or equivalent document Ohio Revised Code: Vietnam Veteran Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran must submit either a copy of the DD or a statement from the commanding officer verifying date of in-country service in Vietnam between August 5, - May 7, Women Veterans U.

Armed Forces Vehicle Type: passenger car, noncommercial motor vehicle, recreational vehicle or other vehicle of a class approved by the registrar of motor vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: A registrant who is a retired or honorably discharged veteran of any branch of the armed forces of the United States and a woman may submit an application, and include written evidence of being retired or honorably discharged veteran for issuance, Ohio Revised Code: Armed Forces Retired Vehicle Type: passenger car, noncommercial motor vehicle, recreational vehicle or other vehicle of a class approved by the registrar of motor vehicles Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: A registrant who is a retired or honorably discharged veteran of any branch of the armed forces of the United States and a woman may submit an application, and include written evidence of being retired or honorably discharged veteran for issuance, Ohio Revised Code: World War I Veteran Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran must submit either a copy of the DD or a statement from the commanding officer verifying date of service between April 6, , and November 11, World War II Veteran Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fees Eligibility: an honorably-discharged veteran must submit either a copy of the DD or a statement from the commanding officer verifying date of service between December 7, , and December 31, Professional Sports Teams Plates.

Gratis - Public Owned Plates. Gratis Disability Parking Placards Vehicle Type: any Fees: no fee for disabled veterans or disabled active duty military members Eligibility: Ohio resident and submit completed form BMV and a current letter from the U.

Public Owned Disability Plates Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fee Eligibility: must complete form BMV Public Owned Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fee Eligibility: must complete form BMV Turnpike Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fee Eligibility: must complete form BMV Volunteer Rescue Vehicle Type: passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles and non-commercial trailers Fees: no additional fee Eligibility: must complete form BMV Retention of Number.

Retention of License Plate Number Registrants replacing their license plates may retain their current standard-assigned license plate number for an additional fee. New plates will have flat digitized characters instead of embossed characters. Personalized and initial reserve replacement license plates are not eligible for license plate number retention. Both are still assessed additional fees associated with the type of plate.

The following types of transactions are eligible for retention of same plate number: Renewal if combined with a replace or exchange transaction Replacement Exchange New plates will be mailed directly to the address on your vehicle registration.

Specialized Interest Retention Guidelines A standard license plate number can only be retained to another standard license plate. Most special license plate numbers can retain to most specialized interest license plate designs. A disability license plate number can retain to most specialized interest license.

A standard bicentennial license plate number can retain to an Ohio Pride license plate. A historical license plate number can retain to another historical license plate.

A collector license plate number can retain to another collector license plate. A motorcycle license plate number can retain to another motorcycle license plate. A disabled motorcycle license plate number can retain to another disabled motorcycle license plate. A veteran motorcycle license plate number can retain to another motorcycle veteran license plate. Organ Donor Save up to 8 lives Give Life. BMV Express Do it yourself! Moped Licenses in Ohio All you need to ride a moped or motorized bicycle in Ohio is a basic auto license.

Full name. Social security number. Knowledge test. Road test. Avoid interstates and high-traffic roads. Ride with no passengers. Make and model. When you are issued your plate, display it on the rear of your moped. Motor Scooters in Ohio A motor scooter or motor-driven cycle is a vehicle that has: 3 wheels or fewer.

A seat for the rider. A maximum of 5 brake horsepower. The ability to propel the vehicle faster than 20 MPH.

To be ridden in Ohio, your motor scooter must be: Registered. Registration for OH motor scooters is just like registering a motorcycle. Back To Top Top. The Legislative Service Commission staff updates the Revised Code on an ongoing basis, as it completes its act review of enacted legislation. Updates may be slower during some times of the year, depending on the volume of enacted legislation.

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