Open for claimsConsumerOhio BMV specialty military license plate settlement claims are due December 2, 2026
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The proposed settlement covers purchases made on or after October 17, 2019 by veterans whose service-connected disability was rated or compensated at 100% by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the time. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles will check qualifying purchases against its records.
If the court grants final approval, eligible purchasers can recover the price of the qualifying plate and sales tax. Charges for separately purchased services, including personalization, are excluded. The notice sets a receipt deadline of 11:59 p.m. on December 2, 2026 and does not specify a time zone.
Key facts
- Eligible purchase
- Specialty Military License Plate bought at an Ohio Deputy Registrar’s Office on or after October 17, 2019
- Refund
- Qualifying purchase price and sales tax
- Claim deadline
- Eligibility documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. December 2, 2026
- Case
- Kacin v. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Ohio Court of Claims No. 2023-00204JD
Official settlement administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Evidence for key facts
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Claim statusChecked
The Court concluded that the Settlement Agreement falls within the range of possible approval and therefore has conditionally approved a settlement.
Court-authorized notice (public copy hosted by Class Action Tracker)PDF p. 1, preliminary approval
Who qualifiesChecked
you had a service-connected disability rated or compensated at one hundred percent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of your purchase
Court-authorized notice (public copy hosted by Class Action Tracker)PDF p. 1, disability when plate was purchased
Payment and benefitsChecked
The refund will include the cost of the plate itself and any sales tax you paid
Court-authorized notice (public copy hosted by Class Action Tracker)PDF p. 1, qualifying refunds
Proof requirementsChecked
a declaration on the form provided, signed under penalty of perjury
Court-authorized notice (public copy hosted by Class Action Tracker)PDF p. 3, declaration
Proof requirementsChecked
a copy of the letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs documenting that you have been determined to have a service-connected disability rated at 100%
Court-authorized notice (public copy hosted by Class Action Tracker)PDF p. 3, VA letter
Claim deadlineChecked
later than 11:59 pm on December 2, 2026. Eligibility Documentation received after that time, regardless of the reason, will not be accepted.
Court-authorized notice (public copy hosted by Class Action Tracker)PDF p. 4, actual receipt
Who qualifies
- You must have purchased a qualifying plate at an Ohio Deputy Registrar’s Office while the VA rated or compensated your service-connected disability at 100%. You cannot claim a purchase the BMV has already refunded.
- The BMV must be able to confirm the purchases and your eligibility from its records and the supporting documents.
How to submit a claim
- 1
Complete the declaration
Download the Declaration of Eligibility from the settlement website. Identify the qualifying purchase or purchases, confirm your VA disability status at the time and certify under penalty of perjury that the BMV has not already refunded them.
- 2
Attach your VA determination
Include a copy of the VA letter documenting your service-connected disability determination at 100% and its effective date. Contact Kroll at 833-453-3775 if you need help with eligibility documentation.
- 3
Upload or mail both documents
Use the Upload Eligibility Documentation section, or mail both documents to Kacin v Ohio BMV, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391. Kroll must receive the documentation by the deadline, including mailed packets.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the settlement cover a personalized plate surcharge?
The proposed refund covers the qualifying plate purchase and sales tax. Separate services, such as personalization, fall outside the refund.
Are refunds automatic?
A timely signed declaration and VA letter are required. The BMV checks its records before approving a refund. Anyone who validly opts out cannot claim settlement benefits.
Will legal or administrative fees reduce my refund?
The notice says the BMV will separately pay administration costs and the requested legal fees. The fee request of up to $375,000 includes a $10,000 award for the class representative.
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