{"id":17946,"date":"2024-11-21T06:32:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T14:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"\/wp-site\/?p=17946"},"modified":"2025-07-08T12:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T19:20:19","slug":"ohio-temporary-license-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/dmv\/ohio-temporary-license-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Temporary License Plate in Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"\/car-insurance\/ohio\/\">Ohio <\/a>allows authorized car dealers to issue temporary license plates. Or if you need to get a temporary license plate in Ohio for a car you already own, you can order one online and print out the temporary tag through OPLATES.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To drive legally in Ohio, you need to have Ohio license plates, also referred to as <em>tags<\/em>, on your vehicle. But in certain scenarios\u2014like if you purchase a new car or if your plate is lost, damaged, or stolen\u2014you may need to use a temporary license plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you better understand how to get a temporary Ohio license plate and when you need one, we&#8217;ve put together this comprehensive guide. Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-cta\"><div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 px-12 py-8 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-14\"><div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"text-xl font-black text-gray-900\">SIMPLIFY YOUR CAR INSURANCE IN MINUTES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex-1\"><a href=\"\/signup\/insured?service=insurance\" class=\"bg-primary block w-full rounded-full px-14 py-2 text-center font-black text-white hover:no-underline\">Find savings now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"issue-temporary-plates\">Does Ohio issue temporary plates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bmv.ohio.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV<\/a>) allows car dealers to issue temporary license plates as long as they are registered as web-enabled (WE) dealers via the state-run<a href=\"https:\/\/services.dps.ohio.gov\/IdentityManager\/Login\/Index\/7fbf7e36-3e3a-4fce-93c0-ef5ad31a1d60?ReturnUrl=%2fDealers%2f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Dealer Licensing Online Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a temporary tag due to your license plate being lost, stolen, or damaged beyond repair, car owners in Ohio can place an order for one by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OPLATES.com<\/a> or the BMV\u2019s website. The cost for an Ohio temporary license plate is $20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you purchase a temporary license plate in Ohio for any type of vehicle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No\u2014the state of Ohio will not permit you to purchase a temporary license plate for a salvage vehicle or an unregistered vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-cta\"><div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 px-12 py-8 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-14\"><div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"text-xl font-black text-gray-900\">SIMPLIFY YOUR CAR INSURANCE IN MINUTES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex-1\"><a href=\"\/signup\/insured?service=insurance\" class=\"bg-primary block w-full rounded-full px-14 py-2 text-center font-black text-white hover:no-underline\">Find savings now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"temporary-license-plate-in-ohio\">How to get a temporary license plate in Ohio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve purchased a new car and need a temporary plate to drive it off the lot, the licensed dealer will arrange the issuing of the temporary paper tag. By using a web-enabled service, dealers can print tags on demand for customers. These temporary license plates are available for immediate use and the inventory is automatically tracked within the digital database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Licensed<\/em> dealers are able to purchase a temporary license plate in Ohio for $15 while <em>unlicensed<\/em> dealers in need of a temporary plate are charged $20. By law, customers may not be charged more than $20 for the paper tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to replace your license plate due to car theft, misplaced plates, or damaged or faded plates that are no longer legible, Ohio offers a print-at-home service via the OPLATES website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to plug in your license plate number and the last four digits of your Social Security number (or 0000 if you don\u2019t have one) and pay the $20 fee before you\u2019re able to print out the temporary tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ohio state law permits you to drive with a temporary license plate for no longer than 45 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jerry-cta\"><div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-200 px-12 py-8 md:flex-row md:items-center md:gap-14\"><div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"text-xl font-black text-gray-900\">SIMPLIFY YOUR CAR INSURANCE IN MINUTES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex-1\"><a href=\"\/signup\/insured?service=insurance\" class=\"bg-primary block w-full rounded-full px-14 py-2 text-center font-black text-white hover:no-underline\">Find savings now<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"driving-a-car-without-plates\">Can I drive a car without plates if I just bought it in Ohio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can drive a newly purchased car with temporary plates in Ohio, you must register the new vehicle within 30 days of buying it. 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