BGSU License Plate Program

Renew your Ohio license plates with a custom BGSU design to show your Falcon spirit and help support our students.

All proceeds from license plate sales help directly fund the Alumni Laureate Scholars program, a competitive four-year, full-tuition scholarship.

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How to order

BGSU license plates are available only through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The BMV website includes information on:

  • How to renew your vehicle registration
  • Exchanging Ohio license plates
  • Finding a title office or registrar in your county

BGSU license plate cost: $35 ($25 is returned to Bowling Green) 

Order a BGSU license plate

Other information

  • A separate request is required for each vehicle. 
  • Only plates for non-commercial and motor home vehicles will be issued. On non-commercial and motor home plates, Bowling Green will not be printed at the bottom; this space is reserved for vehicle type. 
  • The registrar of the BMV is authorized to collect an annual fee over and above the collegiate license plate fee.
  • Not all BGSU license plates feature custom/vanity text. Special text must be requested during registration.

Updated: 01/24/2025 05:05PM