Ohio now offers "Honor Our Fallen" License Plates | News

The Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles announce the availability of specialty license plates beginning on February 27, 2012.

In June, 2011, Governor John Kasich signed the legislation authorizing the "Honor Our Fallen" special interest Ohio license plate that honors our fallen law enforcement officers. It became law on September 23, thanks to the efforts of Sen. Tom Patton who introduced the legislation within House Bill 65, ORC 4503.713 (A)(B)(C).

The plate was created and designed by the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society (GCPOMS) with the expert assistance of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles to help us all keep "The Promise" to never forget our fallen officers. Every license plate issued serves as a reminder of the dangers that our law enforcement officers face every day, and honors the memories of those that have died in the line of duty. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the license plates help to further the goals of the GCPOMS, and ensures that we keep our promise to never forget their sacrifice.

Plates will be available for purchase through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles beginning March 27, 2012. Ask the staff at your Deputy Registrar's Office for the  "Honor Our Fallen" specialty plates when renewing/buying your vehicle's license plates. You may also exchange your current plates for this specialty plate at a reduced rate of $36.75. Please visit http://bmv.ohio.gov/fees_for_services.stm for more information.