Scheduled System Maintenance
Due to scheduled system maintenance, the BMV Online Services (OPLATES, Driving Records, Reinstatement Fees, Military Transactions, IVR and others) will be unavailable on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
Vehicle Registration
OPLATES
- Renew your registration
- Replace or exchange your license plate
- Replace your registration card and/or sticker
Purchase Temporary Tag
- Private Sale
- New Resident to Ohio
- Dealership Purchase
Specialized Plates Availability
Personalize your license plate
Go Paperless!
Set your Driver License/ID Card and/or Vehicle Registration renewal notification preferences
Fleet & Power of Attorney Service
Mass vehicle renewals and electronic POA management
Vehicle Recalls
Search vehicle recalls reported by NHTSA
Registration Cancellation
Apply to cancel your vehicle registration
BMV Record Request
Order a certified driving, title or vehicle registration record
Driver License & ID Card
DL/ID/CDL Renewal
Apply for a renewal of your driver license, ID card, or commercial driver license
DL/ID/CDL Reprint
Apply for a reprint of your driver license, ID card, or commercial driver license
Ohio Mobile ID
Manage your Ohio issued driver license, ID card, or commercial driver license in your wallet app on your phone or watch
Reinstatement Requirements & Fees
If your license is suspended, view your reinstatement requirements or pay your reinstatement fees
Go Paperless!
Set your Driver License/ID Card and/or Vehicle Registration renewal notification preferences
Where's My DL/ID/CDL?
Check the processing status of your driver license, ID card, or commercial driver license
Online Knowledge Testing
Take the knowledge test online for your:
- Operator Temporary Permit
- Motorcycle Endorsement Permit (Adult)
Schedule a Driving or Skills Test
Schedule an in-person:
- Operator Driving Test
- Motorcycle Skills Test
BMV Driving Record
View your unofficial driving record
BMV Record Request
Order a certified driving, title or vehicle registration record
CDL Self-Certification
Check or modify your Commercial Driver License Self-Certification
CDL Farm Service Waiver
Apply for a restricted CDL for farm related industries
License Verification
Verify the issue date of your driver license or ID card against BMV records
Military Transactions
Military Service Members/Dependents can renew their DL/ID Card or request a Duplicate DL/ID Card
DL/ID Number Change Request
Apply for DL/ID number change due to fraud.
Title Services
Other BMV Services
Organ Donor Registry
View or modify your donor registration
Change of Address
Update your residential address or add/update your mailing address
Next of Kin / Emergency Contact
Register your Next of Kin/Emergency Contact information for use by Law Enforcement in the event of an emergency
Returned Item Payment
Pay your Returned Items online.
Allow 1-2 business days to clear any plate blocks.
Call 614-752-2084, M-F 7:30 – 4:30, if you have any questions.
Allow 1-2 business days to clear any plate blocks.
Call 614-752-2084, M-F 7:30 – 4:30, if you have any questions.
Invoice Payments
Pay your invoices online
Vehicle/Watercraft Title Search
Search for information on a title
Motor Vehicle Dealer Search
Search the status of a license of any Ohio motor vehicle or salvage dealership.
