In 2023, we launched the official Ohio House Rabbit Rescue license plate. The process took years and had many steps; including developing a design, gathering signatures of support, and getting a bill passed by the Ohio Legislature approving the plate.
By purchasing our specialty license plate featuring a Dutch rabbit, you’re directly contributing to the rescue, medical care, and adoption of our rescue rabbits. We receive a portion of each sale which goes towards supporting the Adoption Center, helping with medical costs, supplies, food, and more.
Our rabbits come from a variety of backgrounds – some are rescued after being abandoned and brought to us by compassionate individuals, while others arrive with signs of neglect or injury. Many have endured difficult lives confined to small cages or hutches. Others were never given the chance to be understood, or the previous person was just not equipped to give the care a rabbit needs and deserves. Every rabbit at OHRR is given a second chance. They each receive a medical exam, spaying/neutering, and their RHDV2 vaccination. We provide comprehensive education to adopters and place all of our bunnies in loving, forever homes.
See instructions below to learn how to get your very own Ohio House Rabbit Rescue Logo License Plate.
Thank you!
We are very grateful to State Senator Beth Liston, who sponsored legislation to create the license plate, to OHRR volunteer Tracy Wiczer who led the effort, and Eli Niswander who designed the plate.
Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way, providing signatures, showing support at the State House, and more.
All of your efforts made this plate a reality!
You have two options when buying the OHRR logo plate:
- Order the logo plate with randomly assigned letters and numbers – $25 annually for the logo plate + your normal fee.
- Order the logo plate with a personalized 6 letters/numbers of your choice – $25 annually for the logo plate + $50 annually for the personalized message + your normal fee
How do I purchase an Ohio House Rabbit Rescue plate online?
1. Go to www.bmv.ohio.gov
2. Choose BMV Online Services, first option on the home page
3. Choose “OPLATES”
4. Log in and select your vehicle
5. Choose to exchange your plates
6. Add personalized plate info if you want to choose what your plates say
7. Click “Choose logo plate”
8. Then, choose “OH HSE RABBIT RESCUE”, and check for your desired wording if you are personalizing your plate.
9. You will have the option to personalize your plates with 6 letters or numbers. If your choice is available, it will show you a preview of the plate
10. Follow the rest of the prompts and wait approximately 20 business days to receive your plate in the mail
Can I order plates in person at the BMV?
At the BMV, you will receive a form to fill out. Give this back to them and you will receive your plate in approximately 20 business days. Be sure to check availability of your chosen wording for personalized plates online before adding it to the form, or ask the BMV employee if your desired wording is available.
Can I get new plates any time, or do I wait for my registration/birthday?
You can update your plates at any time, but will renew your registration around your birthday. You can of course wait until your birthday and do both, and they will both have their separate process.
How much is it to exchange plates?
$25 for logo plates, plus your annual fees. It is an additional $50 plus fees for personalized plates.
How much does it cost?
The bunny plate logo fee is an additional $25, annually. There are two fees that make up this cost: $15.00 contribution, and $10.00 BMV. The cost for personalized plates is an additional $50 annually.
I have a regular license plate and I want to switch to a logo plate, what do I do?
You can either purchase online or fill out a form in-person at the BMV. See above.
Can I keep my current plate number and order it with a logo plate?
If your previous plates were system-assigned (not personalized), and you wish to stay with system-assigned plate numbers, you will receive new plate numbers, the old ones will not be used.
Who is eligible to use this logo license plate?
Any Ohio motorist
How much is it to keep my specialized plate?
$25 for the rabbit logo, per year
How much is it to keep a personalized plate?
$50, annually
Which vehicles can use this license plate?
Passenger vehicles, non-commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, house vehicles, non-commercial trailers, and unconventional vehicles
How long does it take to receive my plates after ordering?
Approximately 20 business days
What are my payment options?
Valid Payment Type(s) are:
- Credit/Debit Card
- PayPal
- Electronic Check
I am up for renewal and want to get a logo plate. How does that work?
Unfortunately, you can’t send in your plate order with the registration form that was mailed to you. Purchasing a logo license plate would be separate and would take about 10 minutes online. Or you can fill out the form at the BMV. Be sure to tell the BMV employee that you want to change your license plate if you go there to renew your vehicle registration. The vehicle registration and license plates are shipped separately.
Do I need one or two plates?
As of 2020, a change in Ohio law requires only one license plate on the back of the vehicle. Front license plates are free, but optional.
How many characters can fit on the logo plate?
Up to 6 letters/numbers.
