Frequently Asked Questions - Licensing/Titling

page updated:
11/30/06

How does Ohio’s graduated driver’s license law work?

The teen driving law allows teen driver to get temporary licensing at age 15 1/2. During this temporary permit period, the teen driver law mandates 50 hours of actual driving experience with a licensed parent, guardian, or certified driving instructor.


Where do I obtain or renew my driver’s license?

Licensing is conducted through one of Ohio's Deputy Registrar locations. These are listed in your local Yellow Pages under "licensing services." In addition, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles has county-by-county listing of all Deputy Registrar locations.


How do I get information about my driver’s license?

Information about your driver license, suspension, and reinstatement can be obtained by calling the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles' telephone information center at (614) 752-7500.


Where can I find more information?

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles maintains an excellent web site that provides a variety of information on driver licensing.


How do I obtain a title for a salvaged or self-assembled vehicle?

After obtaining a salvage title and purchasing a receipt for the inspection, contact one of the salvage locations listed below to schedule an inspection. Once the inspection is complete, you will be able to obtain a re-built salvage title.

FINDLAY DISTRICT
8210 Suite #D
Findlay, OH

phone: 419-423-2957
fax: 419-423-2627

BUCYRUS DISTRICT
1653 Marion Road
Bucyrus, OH

phone: 419-563-0272
fax: 419-563-2806

MASSILLON DISTRICT
8730 Lake Road
Seville, OH

phone: 330-769-5089
fax: 330-769-1498

WARREN DISTRICT
3424 U.S. Route 422
Southington, OH

phone: 330-898-2894
fax: 330-898-4386

PIQUA DISTRICT
1275 Experiment Farm Road
Troy, OH

phone: 937-335-6412
fax: 937-335-6934

COLUMBUS DISTRICT
1583 Alum Creek Drive
Columbus, OH

phone: 614-644-1667
fax: 614-644-1688

CAMBRIDGE DISTRICT
4200 West Pike
Zanesville, OH

phone: 740-452-0314
fax: 740-452-0378

WILMINGTON DISTRICT
9971 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
West Chester, OH

phone: 513-777-5547
fax: 513-777-6315

JACKSON DISTRICT
25 McCarty Lane
Jackson, OH

phone:740-286-3457
fax: 740-286-1625

CLEVELAND DISTRICT
12323 Broadway
Garfield Heights, OH

phone: 216-587-4305 (EX2)
fax: 216-587-1071

 

 

How do I transfer a motor vehicle title in Ohio?

Complete information on titling can be found on the Title Information page on the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Web site.


Where can I learn more about Ohio driver licensing?

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles maintains a Web page devoted to driver licensing.


What are the approved schools for the Mature Driving Course?

DriveTeam Inc.
PO BOX 206
Bath, OH 44210
330-666-4666

Drive-Rite School, LLC
540 Nilles Road, Suite C
Fairfield, OH 45014
513-939-1222

Key Driving School, Inc.
107 W. Main Street, Box 242
Napoleon, OH 43545
419-599-3748

Ohio Motorist Safety Foundation
5700 Brecksville Road
Independence, OH 44131
216-606-6121

VK Driving School
6609 Lutz Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44646
330-837-1868

Weir’s Driving School
130 N. Walnut Street
Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
740-254-9289