Fees to Renew Your Ohio Driver's License - How to do it
State Department of Motor Vehicles have closed driver licensing offices, extended license and registration expiration dates, and limited transactions in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.Residents should use the BMV's online services to complete transactions.The BMV's most recent updates can be found here.
You need a valid OH driver's license to operate your vehicle in Ohio.The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles will process your driver's license renewal.
You can find complete details about renewing your driver's license on this page.If you need information about a different type of permit, please refer to any of the following links.
The OH BMV issues REAL ID licenses as well as non- compliant licenses.The REAL ID will be the only federal identification for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings after October 1, 2021.
You can either apply for a non- compliant license or upgrade to a REAL ID license.The BMV has a guide to REAL IDs.
If you need to update your address with the OH BMV, you may want to handle this before renewing your driver's license.You can see more information on the Changing Your Address page.
You can get a new Ohio Class D driver's license at any time.Your OH driver's license will be valid for 3 years if you do it more than 90 days in advance.
Your Ohio driver's license will be valid until your 21st birthday, no matter when you received it.You can get a new driver's license within 30 days of turning 21.
If you misplace your OH driver's license, you have the option of renewing it instead of applying for a replacement.Contact your local OH driver's license office to verify.
To find out how to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged driver's license in Ohio, please read our page.
If your license has already expired, the Ohio BMV will give you up to 6 months to get a new one.
You can always get a copy of your Ohio driving record if you don't know if your license is still valid.
You will have to apply for a new license if your license has been expired for more than 6 months.This involves passing a road test and applying for an instruction permit.
The only exceptions are if you're a member of the military or a civilian temporarily living outside of Ohio.
If you have changed your name since you last renewed your license, you will need to bring more documentation.You can visit our Changing Your Name page for more information.
Some states require you to have a valid U.S. driver's license in addition to your USAREUR license if you are currently stationed in Germany.For more information, read our article.
If you are temporarily living outside the state, the Ohio BMV will give you a mail renewal as a courtesy.You have to complete and return the mail renewal packet.Email the BMV or request a live chat for more detailed instructions.