Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, first lady Fran DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Registrar Charles Norman today unveiled the state’s next generation of standard license plates. The new license plate is named ‘Sunrise in Ohio.’
The new plate will be available to drivers online at bmv.ohio.gov… and at all local deputy registrar locations beginning on Dec. 29.
The Ohio BMV designed “Sunrise in Ohio” with input from the DeWines, who took inspiration from the Great Seal of Ohio, the state’s landscapes and Ohio’s past and present innovations.
“We wanted Ohio’s new license plate to reflect the heart and soul of our state and to encapsulate where we’ve been, who we are, and where we’re going,” said DeWine. “The imagery on our new license plate symbolizes what makes Ohio beautiful, unique, and extraordinary.”
“Growing up and living in Ohio throughout our entire lives, Mike and I love the Ohio story,” said Fran DeWine. “With the new license plate, we wanted to feature Ohio’s beauty, talent, and rich history, while emphasizing with each new sunrise in Ohio, comes a new day and opportunity forward for an even brighter future.”
The “Sunrise in Ohio” license plate pays tribute to Ohio’s waterways and landscape. A farm field represents the state’s roots in agriculture, while a skyline represents technology and innovation. The airplane symbolizes Ohio’s history as the Birthplace of Aviation, and a child swinging from a tree with a dog nearby symbolizes Ohio’s youth and future generations.
“We are pleased and honored to be able to offer this new license plate to our customers,” said Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman.
Over the past 20 years, four new standard license plate designs have been introduced, including the “Bicentennial” plate in 2001, the “”Sunburst” plate in 2003, the “Beautiful Ohio” plate in 2009, and the “Ohio Pride” plate in 2013.
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