A new specialty license plate honoring military personnel who have served in combat zones is now available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

“We are proud to honor those who have served our country, and are pleased to announce that we can offer this distinction for those who have served in combat zones,” said Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Henry Guzmán.

House Bill 372 gave the BMV the authority to place the battle star display on combat or military license plates. There is no additional cost other than the usual registration fees. The BMV began offering the plate, which has 40 different distinctions, in late September. To date, 21 plates with the distinction have been issued.

“Through our partnership with the Ohio legislature, the BMV now has ten categories of military plates with more than ninety varieties of plates for those who have served or are serving our country, in addition to plates for families of military service people to honor loved ones,” said BMV Registrar Mike Rankin. “We are pleased to be officially unveiling this plate series in conjunction with Veterans’ Day.”

Combat Battle Star Plates can be ordered at any Deputy Registrar office or by mail. The applicant must submit a copy of his/her DD-214 displaying their participation in the designated campaign. These plates may also be ordered as reserved or personalized plates with additional applicable fees. For additional information call the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at 1-800-589-TAGS (1-800-589-8247).