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LICENSE BRANCHES CLOSED JULY 4

All BMV license branches and reinstatement centers will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.

Customer service locations that are normally open on Mondays will resume regular hours of operation on Monday, July 6. Full-service license branches will open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7.

MyBMV online services and self-service terminals will continue to be available during the holiday.
 

You may choose from over 75 license plate designs including Indiana's standard and historic plates, plates that support military personnel and their families, plates that benefit local schools or organizations, personalized plates, and plates for specific types of vehicles. Every vehicle registered in Indiana must bear a license plate in a visible location on the rear of the vehicle.

Indiana's newest license plates

Two new specialty license plates honoring Indiana's military service members will be available in 2010. The POW-MIA license plate remembers all Hoosier veterans who are missing in action or listed as prisoners of war and will be available to any Indiana motorist. The Gold Star Family license plate commemorates Indiana's fallen heroes and will be available to spouses, parents, siblings or children of anyone who died while serving on active duty.

Is Your License Plate Frame Legal?

Your plate should have stickers showing the day, month, and year of your next registration renewal, and the county in which your vehicle is registered. Indiana law prohibits license plate frames or covers that obscure stickers, text, or numbers on your plate.

Sponsor A Special Group Recognition License Plate

Organizations that would like to sponsor a special group recognition license plate must complete and return an application by March 31.

Indiana's Historic License Plates

You may also plate an antique vehicle with an antique license plate issued by Indiana in the year that your vehicle was manufactured.

Save $5 Per Vehicle When You Renew Online

The BMV is offering a $5 discount for every vehicle registration that you renew online. By creating an online myBMV account you can print your driving record, sign up for e-mail reminders of your renewal dates, and receive a $5 discount on every registration you renew online.

Getting A Disability License Plate

A disability license plate or disability parking placard allows the holder to park in areas designated for disabled drivers.