Form BMV 4820. Petition to Establish Organizational License Plate

Form BMV 4820 is the Petition to Establish Organizational License Plate used by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). The main purpose of this form is to allow organizations and groups to petition the BMV for the creation of a specialty license plate to represent their cause or raise awareness for a specific issue.

The form typically consists of sections where the petitioning organization provides information about themselves, including their name, contact details, and a description of the proposed specialty license plate design and purpose.

The key fields in this form are the petitioner's information and the details of the proposed specialty license plate. These details are essential for reviewing the petition and determining if the plate meets the requirements set forth by the BMV for specialty license plates.

When filling out the form, the petitioner should ensure that they provide all the necessary information about their organization and clearly explain the purpose and significance of the specialty license plate they are proposing. Any supporting documentation or images related to the design may also be included with the petition.

An example scenario for using Form BMV 4820 would be when a nonprofit organization focused on environmental conservation wants to create a specialty license plate featuring artwork of endangered species to raise awareness about wildlife conservation efforts. The organization would complete this form, providing their information and explaining the purpose and significance of the proposed specialty license plate. They would then submit the petition to the BMV for review and consideration.

No additional documents are generally required to complete this form, but the BMV may request additional information or clarification if needed to evaluate the petition. It's important for the petitioner to thoroughly explain their cause and ensure that the proposed specialty license plate aligns with the BMV's guidelines.

Related forms or alternatives may include similar applications for specialty license plates used in other states or separate forms for specific types of specialty plates, such as organizational plates for different causes or nonprofit organizations.