Form 749, the MVC Personalized License Plate Application (Not for Motorcycles), is the Service Oklahoma form for ordering a personalized license plate with letters and numbers of your own choosing. Use it for an original plate and decal or for a replacement plate and decal on a vehicle that is not a motorcycle. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form and its instructions are published by Service Oklahoma, and you mail the application to the agency.
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What is 749?
Form 749, the MVC Personalized License Plate Application (Not for Motorcycles), is the Service Oklahoma application used to request an original or replacement personalized license plate and decal, with a combination of letters and numbers you choose, for a vehicle other than a motorcycle.
The form has two pages. Page 1 is the application: you check Original or Replacement, give your name and contact details, list six plate choices in order of preference, pick a background color and identify the vehicle that will carry the plate. Page 2 holds the instructions and the Service Oklahoma mailing address.
Personalized plates are made in black upper-case block letters. The background color is one of six: 01 White, 02 Silver Gray, 03 Sand (Light Brown), 04 Sea Green (Light Green), 05 Chamois (Light Yellow) or 06 Sky Blue (Light Blue). If you mark no color, a white background is ordered.
The form says plates are issued for one year and that renewal decals may be obtained at a local tag office or through Service Oklahoma.
Form 749 is not the form for motorcycles. The Service Oklahoma forms list shows a separate Form 746, Motorcycle Personalized License Plate Application. It also lists separate personalized plate applications for Choctaw Nation (750-D) and Chickasaw Nation (750-F) plates.
Who needs to file 749?
Vehicle owners who want a personalized license plate on a vehicle other than a motorcycle use Form 749 to apply for an original plate and decal. Owners who need a replacement of an existing special plate also use it: they check Replacement and write the current special license plate number in the space provided.
Conditions printed on the form:
- The plate is certified for the specific vehicle you describe, using details from your current vehicle registration.
- Once a special plate is issued and assigned to a vehicle, it is the only plate displayed on that vehicle. Plates previously assigned to the vehicle are ceased and should be disposed of or surrendered to a Licensed Operator or Service Oklahoma.
- The Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher design is not available for personalized plates.
Do not use Form 749 for a motorcycle plate; the agency's forms list shows Form 746 for that. Tribal personalized plates have their own applications, 750-D for Choctaw Nation and 750-F for Chickasaw Nation, according to the same list.
When to file 749
Submit Form 749 when you want a new personalized plate on a vehicle, or when you need a replacement for a special plate you already hold. The form prints no filing deadline. It does tell you to allow 4 months for the application to be handled, so apply well before you need the plate.
When a new specialty plate is issued and assigned to a vehicle, it expires the same month as the previous plate. The plate itself is issued for one year. Once a plate is assigned to you, you have priority to it for later years as long as a timely paid renewal application is submitted. Renewal fees are due for both the primary and the specialty registration, and penalties apply for late renewal. Notify Service Oklahoma of any address change so the renewal notice reaches you.
Plates can move from one vehicle to another only when a vehicle is being titled.
Documents you need
- A check or money order payable to Service Oklahoma, with your driver license number written on it, must accompany the application to cover the fee.
How to fill out 749
Check Original or Replacement
In the Please Check One box, mark Original (License Plate and Decal) or Replacement (License Plate and Decal).
Enter your name and address
Fill in Name, Address and City, State, Zip Code. These are the details Service Oklahoma will use for your plate and renewal notices, so keep them current.
Add phone and email
Enter a Daytime Phone Number. The Email Address field is marked optional.
Give your current plate if replacing
If you checked Replacement, write the current special license plate number in the space provided for replacement applicants.
Write your six plate choices
Enter your 1st through 6th choices in order of preference, printing letters and numbers legibly. Use only letters, numbers, and a hyphen or space, within the patterns listed on page 2.
Select a background color
Mark one color: 01 White, 02 Silver Gray, 03 Sand, 04 Sea Green, 05 Chamois or 06 Sky Blue. If you mark none, a white background is ordered.
Describe the vehicle
Complete the required boxes from your current registration: Oklahoma Title Number (not the VIN), Year and Make, License Plate Number, and the Decal number and expiration shown on the plate decal.
Sign the application
Sign on the Signature line. By signing you affirm, under penalties of perjury, that you understand all other plates will be ceased when the new specialty plate is issued.
Prepare payment and review
Prepare a check or money order payable to Service Oklahoma with your driver license number on it. Review every entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and mail it as described under How to submit.
How to submit 749
Form 749 is submitted by mail to Service Oklahoma; the form tells you to send all original and replacement applications to the address on page 2.
- Mail: Service Oklahoma, PO Box 26940, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0940.
- Payment: A fee applies, and it includes a mail fee. Include a check or money order payable to Service Oklahoma with the application, and write your driver license number on it. The form prints the amount; confirm the current figure with Service Oklahoma.
- Questions: In-state toll free 800-522-8165, or 405-521-2468. The form also lists https://service.ok.gov.
The application must be signed. Keep a record of your six choices: the form states that no notification of the choice is provided. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing plate choices that are hard to read; the form asks you to print letters and numbers legibly and distinctly, since 1, L and I can be confused.
- Using punctuation or symbols other than a hyphen or space; no other punctuation or symbols are available on a personalized plate.
- Choosing a combination that does not fit the allowed patterns, such as fewer than 4 letters with a numbers-and-letters block, or more than 7 characters.
- Requesting the Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher design, which is not available for personalized plates.
- Listing a request that conflicts with the Oklahoma regular plate numbering system or is already assigned to someone else; it will not be approved.
- Entering the VIN in the Oklahoma Title Number box; the form says it is not the VIN.
- Mailing the application without the check or money order, or without the driver license number written on it.
- Checking Replacement without writing the current special license plate number in the space provided.
- Not keeping a record of your six choices, since no notification of the choice is provided.
- Using Form 749 for a motorcycle instead of the separate motorcycle application.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form 749 used for?
Form 749 is the Service Oklahoma application for an original or replacement personalized license plate and decal on a vehicle that is not a motorcycle. You list six plate choices, pick a background color and identify the vehicle that will display the plate.
What can a personalized license plate say in Oklahoma?
Per the form: 4 letters minimum with up to 3 numbers, any intermingled mix of letters and numbers, 1 to 7 letters, or 7 numbers. Only a hyphen or space is allowed as punctuation, and plates the agency deems offensive to the general public are not issued.
How many plate choices do I list on Form 749?
Six, in order of preference. Service Oklahoma does not approve requests that conflict with the regular plate numbering system or that are assigned to someone else, and it sends no notification of which choice you get, so keep a record.
How long does a personalized plate take to arrive?
The form says to allow 4 months. It prints this next to the fee, which includes a mail fee. For questions about your application, call Service Oklahoma at 405-521-2468 or toll free in-state at 800-522-8165.
Is there a fee, and how do I pay?
Yes. A fee applies, including a mail fee. Send a check or money order payable to Service Oklahoma with the application and write your driver license number on it. The amount is printed on the form; confirm the current figure with the agency.
Can I use Form 749 for a motorcycle?
No. Form 749 is marked Not for Motorcycles. The Service Oklahoma forms list shows a separate Form 746, Motorcycle Personalized License Plate Application, for motorcycles.
What happens to my old plates when the personalized plate is issued?
Once a special plate is assigned to your vehicle it is the only plate displayed on it, and all plates previously assigned are ceased. Dispose of ceased plates or surrender them to a Licensed Operator or Service Oklahoma.
Can I fill out Form 749 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application; you mail it to Service Oklahoma yourself.
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