

But if you still wait until the last minute or simply don’t get your tags in the mail before July 1, Norman said you should be ready to show proof of your updated information. The OH BMV accepts cash, personal checks, money orders, certified cashier checks, traveler s checks, county agency vouchers, and intra-state agency vouchers as forms of payment. If you choose to replace your license plate online, you will be charged postage. Norman said an interactive checklist of acceptable documents for each service can also help speed up the process. The general fee for license plate replacement is 10.50. One of the most useful tools involves getting in line virtually, either through the BMV website or by using the QR code at BMV locations. But if you do have to come in, we also have some tools available to help you manage your time and wait less in line.” “So for instance - your tags, your annual vehicle registration - you can do that entirely online without ever coming into the office. “Take advantage of some of the online options we have,” he said. But Norman said there are easy ways to avoid the crowd and take care of business quickly - without spending your day inside a BMV office. If you are planning on going into a BMV office, some health protocols are still in place, including increased sanitation of high-touch surfaces and a mask requirement for those who are not fully vaccinated.

Ī new "Sunrise in Ohio" plate design was unveiled by Governor Mike DeWine on October 21, 2021, and was made available to drivers December 29, 2021, replacing the "Ohio Pride" design which had been issued since April 2013.DHS pushes back Real ID requirement date for travelers The BMV issues a new license plate design about every five years, or with each new administration in the state government. All plates are manufactured by inmates at Ohio Penal Industries at the Lebanon Correctional Institution since 2015, they have been manufactured out of aluminum, having been made of galvanized steel beforehand. But eventually that 2nd plate option will phase out when state legislation passes a bill. However, vehicle owners can request specialized, personalized plate serials, in addition to their rear plates, for an extra charge. Only rear plates have been required for all classes of vehicles, except commercial tractors, since July 1, 2020. As of 2022, plates are issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
