College and University License Plates
Every vehicle registered in Indiana must bear a license plate in a visible location on the rear of the vehicle. Regular license plates are issued for vehicles registered in Indiana every four years, or when a newly acquired vehicle is registered in the state, or when a vehicle owner becomes a resident of the state. Special recognition license plates allows motorists to support Indiana universities, colleges, military personnel, and various organizations.
Indiana's license plates
- Regular license plates
- Military license plates
- Organizational license plates
- Motorcycle license plates
- Personalized license plates
- Other license plate programs
Hoosiers who purchase a special recognition license plate should expect to pay the following fees:
- Group fees determined by the organization sponsoring the license plate;
- Administrative fee of $15, except "Support Our Troops," Pearl Harbor Survivor, Purple Heart, Hoosier Veteran, and Ex-Prisoner of War plates;
- Registration fees determined by the year and make of the vehicle and the customer's county of residence.
Customers may request any available license plate with a low number (from 1-100) for an additional $30.
For further information on obtaining a special recognition license plate, contact one of the organizations listed below to request an application. Once you complete and return the application and donation (if required) to the sponsoring organization, the organization will send you an authorization form that can be taken to any license branch to obtain a license plate.
All Indiana license plates supported by colleges and universities are available as motorcycle plates.
Scroll down this page to view Indiana's college and university special recognition license plates, or select a plate from the following list:
- Anderson University
- Ball State University
- Bethel College
- Butler University
- DePauw University
- Franklin College
- Grace College and Seminary
- Hanover College
- Huntington College
- Indiana Institute of Technology
- Indiana State University
- Indiana University
- Indiana University Purdue
University of Fort Wayne - Indiana University Purdue
University of Indianapolis - Indiana Wesleyan University
- Ivy Tech Community College
- Manchester College
- Marian College
- Purdue University
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- St. Mary's College
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
- Taylor University
- Tri-State University
- University of Evansville
- University of Indianapolis
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Saint Francis
- University of Southern Indiana
- Valparaiso University
- Vincennes University
- Wabash College
Anderson University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + registration charges
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, recreational vehicles, motorcycles
The group fee from the Anderson University license plate is used to promote the school's programs and general educational opportunities.
Sponsoring Organization:
Office of Alumni Relations,
1100 East Fifth Street,
Anderson, IN 46012-3495
(765) 641-4100
For more information, visit www.anderson.edu/alumni/benefits.html
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Ball State University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Ball State University license plate is used by the Ball State University Alumni Association for the advancement and promotion of Ball State University. It is also used to provide alumni-based scholarships for current and prospective Ball State students.
Sponsoring Organization:
Ball State Alumni Association,
2800 Bethel Avenue,
Muncie, IN 47306-0075
(765) 285-1080
For more information, visit http://www.bsu.edu/alumni
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Bethel College
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
Bethel College,
1001 West McKinley Avenue,
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 255-7619
For more information, visit http://www.bethelcollege.edu/alumni/license/
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Butler University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Butler University license plate is donated to the Butler Fund. Gifts made to this fund help support special programming that expands the classroom boundaries and creates new opportunities for students. In addition, the Butler Fund provides financial aid, scholarships, facility maintenance and campus improvements.
Sponsoring Organization:
Butler University,
4600 Sunset Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 940-9946 or 1-800-368-6852, ext. 9946
For more information, visit http://www.butler.edu/
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DePauw University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the DePauw University license plate is donated to the school's general operating budget.
Sponsoring Organization:
Alumni Relations,
Charter House, 2nd Floor,
Greencastle, IN 46135-0037
(877) 658-4209
For more information, visit http://www.depauw.edu/
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Franklin College
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
Franklin College,
101 Branigin Boulevard,
Franklin, IN 46131
(800) 852-0232
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Grace College and Seminary
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
Grace College and Seminary,
200 Seminary Drive,
Winona Lake, IN 46590
(574) 372-5100
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Hanover College
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
Hanover College,
P.O. Box 108,
Hanover, IN 47243
(800) 213-2179
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Huntington College
Fees: Administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
Huntington College,
2303 College Avenue,
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-6000
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Indiana Institute of Technology
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
Indiana Institute of Technology,
1600 East Washington Boulevard,
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 422-5561
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Indiana State University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Indiana State University license plate is used to fund ISU scholarships.
Sponsoring Organization:
ISU Alumni Association
Gillum Hall, Room 102
Terre Haute, IN 47809
812-237-3778
For more information, visit http://www.indstate.edu/alum/lic_plates.htm.
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Indiana University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Indiana University license plate is used to provide valuable services and programs at the school. In addition, it helps fund IU scholarships.
Sponsoring Organization:
Indiana University Alumni Association,
1000 East 17th Street,
Bloomington, IN 47408
1-800-824-3044
For more information, visit http://alumni.indiana.edu/merch/lp.html
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Indiana University Purdue University of Fort Wayne
Fees: Administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
Indiana University Purdue University of Fort Wayne,
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard,
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 481-6807
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Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the IUPUI license plate is donated to the school's scholarship fund.
Sponsoring Organization:
Alumni Relations,
University Place Conference Center and Hotel,
850 West Michigan Street, Suite 241
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 274-5064
For more information, visit www.iupui.edu/~alumrels/licenseplate.html
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Indiana Wesleyan University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Indiana Wesleyan University license plate is used to help students continue their higher education pursuits.
Sponsoring Organization:
Indiana Wesleyan University,
4201 South Washington Street,
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 677-2110
For more information, visit http://www.indwes.edu/alumni/license_plate.html
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Ivy Tech Community College
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
Ivy Tech Community College,
One West 26th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 921-4893
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Manchester College
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Manchester College license plate provides funding for the Student Alumni Council.
Sponsoring Organization:
Manchester College,
604 College Avenue,
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-5222
For more information, visit http://www.manchester.edu/
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Marian College
Fees: Group fee of $18 + administrative fee of $15 + registration charges
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Marian College license plate provides funding for alumni special events.
Sponsoring Organization:
Marian College,
3200 Cold Spring Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
(800) 952-3917
For more information, visit http://www.marian.edu/alumni/index.html
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Purdue University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + registration charges
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Purdue University license plate is donated to school scholarship programs.
Sponsoring Organization:
Development Services,
1800 Purdue Memorial Union,
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1800
1-800-319-2199
For more information, visit http://www.purdue.edu/
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology license plate is donated to school scholarship programs.
Sponsoring Organization:
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology,
5500 Wabash Avenue, Campus Box 13,
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 877-8359
For more information, visit https://banner.rose-hulman.edu/license/plateform.html
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St. Mary's College
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
St. Mary's College,
110 Le Mans Hall,
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 284-4578
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College license plate helps lower tuition costs by soliciting monies for the annual Woods Fund. The Woods Fund supports approximately 21 percent of the college's general operating expenses.
Sponsoring Organization:
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College,
P.O. Box 70,
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876
(812) 535-5142
For more information, visit http://www.smwc.edu/
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Taylor University
Fees: Group fee of $15 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Taylor University license plate is used to promote the school's programs and general educational opportunities.
Sponsoring Organization:
Taylor University,
236 West Reade Avenue,
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-5225
For more information, visit www.taylor.edu/alumni/license_plate.shtml
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Tri-State University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + registration charges
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
Tri-State University,
One University Avenue,
Angola, IN 46703
(260) 665-4316
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University of Evansville
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the University of Evansville license plate is donated to the school's general fund, which is used for a variety of projects, including campus improvements and financial aid programs.
Sponsoring Organization:
University of Evansville,
1800 Lincoln Avenue,
Evansville, IN 47722
(812) 479-2586
For more information, visit http://www.evansville.edu/alumni/services.asp#license
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University of Indianapolis
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the University of Indianapolis license plate is tax deductible and used to support student programming at the University.
Sponsoring Organization:
University of Indianapolis Alumni Association,
1400 East Hanna Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697
(800) 232-8634
For more information, visit http://www.uindy.edu/
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University of Notre Dame
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the University of Notre Dame license plate benefits school-supported community service projects.
Sponsoring Organization:
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association,
100 Eck Center,
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-6000
For more information, visit www.alumni.nd.edu/license.html
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University of Saint Francis
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
Sponsoring Organization:
University of Saint Francis
2701 Spring Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 434-3266
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University of Southern Indiana
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the University of Southern Indiana license plate is used to support student scholarships.
Sponsoring Organization:
University of Southern Indiana,
8600 University Boulevard,
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 464-1924
For more information, visit www.usi.edu/alumni
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Valparaiso University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Valparaiso University license plate is used to provide scholarship opportunities to students, to support faculty development, and to further the programs and services of the Valparaiso University Alumni Association.
Sponsoring Organization:
Office of Alumni Relations, Loke Hall,
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(800) 833-6792
For more information, visit http://www.valpo.edu/
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Vincennes University
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: All Hoosier motorists
Availability: At branches and online at myBMV.
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Vincennes University license plate is added to the school's unrestricted fund that meets special requests made by VU annually.
Sponsoring Organization:
Vincennes University Foundation,
1002 North First Street,
Vincennes, IN 47591-9986
(812) 885-4510
For more information, visit http://www.vinu.edu/
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Wabash College
Fees: Group fee of $25 + administrative fee of $15 + Registration Fees page
Eligibility: Authorization form required
Availability: At branches
May be used on: Passenger cars and trucks up to 11,000 pounds, and recreational vehicles
The group fee from the Wabash College license plate is donated to the Greater Wabash Foundation.
Sponsoring Organization:
Wabash College,
P.O. Box 352,
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 361-6100
For more information, visit http://www.wabash.edu/
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