Car Tags

NOTICE FOR NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Due to Oklahoma becoming a Title Holding State. Please follow the instructions so that you obtain the physical TITLE for your new vehicle.

YOU CAN NOT REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE WITH THE TRIBE WITHOUT THE PHYSICAL TITLE.

Notify the dealership: Inform the dealer you will be registering with your tribe. This ensures they provide you with the correct documents for tribal registration, such as the actual paper title.
Gather required documents: Have your tribal membership card or other proof of membership ready, along with your Oklahoma driver's license.
Transfer existing plate: If you are transferring a tribal tag from a previous vehicle, tell the dealership so they can include this on the paperwork.
Remove tribal tags: If you are trading in a vehicle, remove your old tribal tag before handing it over to the dealership.

At the dealership:

Get a temporary tag: The dealership will issue a temporary paper tag that is typically valid for 10 days.
Obtain the title: Make sure the dealership provides you with the actual paper title, not an electronic one.
Get necessary paperwork: Collect the bill of sale, lien entry and any other required documents from the dealer.

After the purchase:

Go to your tribal tag office: Visit your tribal tag office within the 10-day period to register your vehicle.
Submit documents: Present all necessary documents from the dealership, the physical title, Lien entry paper, Odometer disclosure, your tribal and state identification, and State of Oklahoma Insurance Identification.
Receive your plate: The tribal tag office will then issue you the new tribal license plate and decals or decals for your plate you are transferring.
Replace temporary tag: As soon as you receive your new tribal plate, replace the temporary paper tag immediately.

The Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma offers tags for:
motor vehicles, motorcycles, RVs, Veterans, Disabled, and personalized plates.

A DD214 or Military ID is required to qualify for a Veteran’s Tag.
Personalized Tags have to be ordered. Ordered tags take up to 60 days to receive you will be issued a regular tag until then.

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00pm CDT at the Ottawa Tribal Office
(Please arrive no later than 4pm for new tags or renewals.)

Renewals can be done by email: You are required to fill out and submit a credit card authorization form (located at the bottom of this page) Then if you do not feel comfortable emailing the form with the card info on it you will be able to Phone in with debit/credit card info for the payment after all the required documents for renewal are emailed. (see below for required documents)

How to Obtain a New Tag:

Tribal Member must be a resident of Oklahoma
Tribal Member must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
Valid vehicle insurance with tribal member’s name on it.
Original Notarized Title signed by seller and buyer (no copies, no bill of sales, no emailed copies) Tribal member’s name must be on title and in the case of a lien.
Tribal membership card (not CDIB card)
Lien paperwork (Including Lien entry form with tribal members name on it or lien release, if applicable)
Renewal Requirements:
Copy of Tribal ID
Current Valid Oklahoma Drivers License
Current vehicle insurance card with members name on it as insured
The insurance, Tribal Card, and Driver’s License must be presented for each time of registration or renewal and for each vehicle. No exceptions.

Upon sale of a tribally tagged vehicle:

Upon the sale of the vehicle, the tribal member is responsible for removal of the tribal tag. It can be returned to the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma Tag Office. The tag office needs notified when a vehicle is sold or no longer in your possession.

Change of Address

If your address changes, please contact the tag office to report the change, or report it by filling out the online form linked below. This will assist in avoiding late penalties.

Renewal Notices

A renewal notice is sent out as a courtesy, but ultimately It is the tribal members responsibility to keep track of their vehicles renewal date.

2025 Tag Prices

First Time Registering Vehicle with Ottawa Tribe

2025-2021: $100.00 (plus Mailing fee)
2020-2016: $75.00 (plus Mailing fee)
2015-Older: $50.00 (plus Mailing fee)

Mailing Fees

All license plates – add $6.00 mailing fee or tag won’t be mailed Otherwise it can be picked up.
All personal license plates – add $6.00 mailing fee or tag won’t be mailed. Otherwise it can be picked up.
All renewal stickers for tags – add $1.00 mailing fee or renewals won’t be mailed. Otherwise it can be picked up.

Renewal Prices

2025-2021: $75.00 (plus Mailing fee if applicable)
2020-2016: $50.00 (plus Mailing fee if applicable)
2015 – Older: $25.00 (plus Mailing fee if applicable)

Veteran’s Tags

No charges for first “2” tags & registrations or renewals on the first “2” vehicles registered with a Veteran Tag. The Tribal Member must provide a copy of the DD214 or Military ID. Motorcycles are not included for Veteran’s tags. Tribal members are only allowed two VET tags per member. Veteran’s tags must be returned to office upon death. Renewable yearly. Lien fees and duplicate titles are still charged at regular prices.

Handicapped Tags

There is an application that must be filled out and signed by your doctor. A one time fee of $10.00 for the New Tag plus price of registration/renewal. (plus mailing fee if applicable ).

Personalized Tags

$10.00 plus renewal fee/Registration Fee (plus mailing fee if applicable)
Personalized Tags have to be ordered. Ordered tags take up to 60 days to receive you will be issued a regular tag until then
Personalized plate specifics
- Application: Fill out and submit a Personalized License Plate Application. (see form below or email tag office)
- Length: Combinations can range from 1 to 7 letters and/or numbers.
- Content restrictions: The combination cannot be offensive, vulgar, derogatory, or contain profanity, obscenities, or expressions of ridicule based on race, gender, politics, or religion.
- Content restriction examples:
- Fee: A $10 fee is required, which is in addition to all other registration fees.
- Approval: All personalized plates are subject to review by Tag office
- Plate cessation: Once a new personalized plate is issued and assigned to a vehicle, all previously assigned plates must be surrendered.