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Franklin College License Plates
How to get a Franklin College plate

How to get a Franklin College plate

Step 1: Navigate to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles online. In the top row of the grid of plate images, you’ll find an image of a Franklin College plate. Click the “More Info” button.

How much does it cost?

How much does it cost?

Step 2: Review the cost, eligibility and availability information on the page. A $25 group fee, which is distributed back to Franklin College, is charged along with a $15 administrative fee for a Franklin College license plate. The plate may be personalized for an additional $45 fee. After reviewing the information, click the “Renew Your Plates Online” button.

Utilize the myBMV portal

Utilize the myBMV portal

Step 3: When you get to the Indiana BMV’s “myBMV” page, you can either create or login to your account or choose the option to renew a plate without an account. If you choose to login, click the “Renew license plate” link. Scroll to the information for your vehicle and click the “Change my Plate” link. In the first drop down select whether you want standard plates or personalized. In the second dropdown menu, select “University.” In the third dropdown menu, click “Franklin College.”

Important Note: Under the image of the Franklin College license plate that appears, you must select the first option that allows the Indiana BMV to disclose your information to Franklin College in order for Franklin College to identify you as the donor and for you to be able to elect tax benefits for the purchase. See image below (click the image to enlarge). Once you have completed this scroll to the bottom and select “Click here to Add to Cart” and follow the checkout procedures.

Screenshot of an Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles website featuring a program called "myBMV."

Franklin College License Plates

How will the College receive the contribution?

The Indiana BMV will collect the forward the $25 contribution per Grizzly plate to Franklin College. To be personally credited for this gift (and receive cool FC Swag!), be sure to check the waiver on your renewal form (online or in person), giving the BMV permission to release your contact information to the college. Without checking the waiver, your donation comes to the college as an anonymous gift. All proceeds help support the Franklin Fund.

Questions? Thank you for showing your Grizzly pride! Please direct any questions about the process to the Division of Institutional Advancement at 317.738.8040.

Division of Institutional Advancement