BMV nets $12.9M from optional ‘blackout’ plate sales, funds five‑year modernization plan
Indiana Capital Chronicle reports the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles sold more than 380,000 optional blackout license plates since sales began in August 2025, generating $12.9 million earmarked for a five‑year BMV modernization ordered by Gov. Mike Braun in 2025.
Indiana Capital Chronicle reported Oct. 5, 2026 that the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has sold more than 380,000 optional all‑black “blackout” license plates since sales began in August 2025, producing $12.9 million toward a five‑year BMV modernization plan. The BMV said about 314,000 blackout plates remain on the road; the design adds $45 to initial registration and annual renewals.
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