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Bicentennial License Plates Commemorate Ohio's 200th Birthday.

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The new Ohio bicentennial license plates are now available under the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' collegiate plate program. OHIO residents can promote their alma mater and show their Case school spirit while providing needed scholarship support for Case Western Reserve University students. Twenty-five of the $35 cost for collegiate plates qualifies as a charitable gift to Case Western Reserve University and provides needed financial aid for students.Personalized plates are also available for an additional cost.

The CWRU collegiate plate is available for passenger vehicles and non-commercial trucks. You can even get the special CWRU plate if you lease your vehicle. You may exchange your current plates for collegiate plates any time between registration periods. Credit will be given for registration and permissive taxes already paid, or order the specialty license plates when your current plates are due for renewal.

How to order:

  • By request at your local License Bureau
  • By phone by calling 1-888-plates3
  • Online at OPLATES.com (not available for leased renewals)
  • Download and complete an application (.PDF format) and mail to the
    Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Registration Section,
    Collegiate License Plates
    PO Box 16521
    Columbus, OH 43266-0021.

    Information on the application must be as it appears on your Ohio Certificate or Memorandum Certificate of Title. When the BMV receives your form, a billing notice will be mailed to you containing registration fees, owner and vehicle information. You must sign and date the billing notice and submit a check or money order payable to the State of Ohio BMV. License plates will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.
  • Or order the specialty license plates when your current plates are due for renewal.

For additional details, contact your local BMV office, call 1-888-PLATES-3, or visit OPLATES.com.

More information is available at the BMV links below: