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Ohio law provides no specific "grace period" for converting your out-of-state driver's license to an Ohio license. Once you have become an Ohio resident (taken a job, signed a lease, bought a home, registered to vote, etc.) you are obliged to obtain an Ohio license as soon as possible. Historically, Ohio courts and police agencies have considered 30 days the maximum limit. New residents are required to pass a visual screening and written test on Ohio traffic laws and signs. A road test is generally waived for new residents. New residents under 18 years of age must present proof of driver education. If your out-of-state driver’s license does not contain your social security number, you must present your social security card. Ohio law prohibits possession of more than one valid license.
Within 30 days you must take the “examination passed” form to a deputy registrar agency where your application will be completed, fees collected, picture taken and your finished license will be issued.
Did
you know that upon successful completion of the MSF
Basic Rider Course you can have your motorcycle endorsement and
bypass the riding skills test? They will supply a
motorcycle for your use. This is a great new development in Ohio, and OhioBikers
HIGHLY recommends the course
to beginners and veterans alike. For more information on motorcycle safety
classes, click the Motorcycle Ohio logo below.
Do you need to take the Skills Test? Call the
offices in ALL the counties around you.
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle locations can be found
here. They only test on certain
days, and it varies by office. You
MUST have an appointment,
BUT
if you show up, there's a chance someone else won't. Try
it!! Also, be sure to use a
SMALL BIKE that's LEGAL!!! They will check, and
noisy bikes will be disallowed (read that as straight pipes). However, successful
passage of an MSF Beginner class will get you your
endorsement WITHOUT the previous hassles!
For more information on testing in Ohio, visit the
Motorcycle Ohio web site.
And, don't forget your social security card. You can't do anything "official" in Ohio without it. If you've lost yours, check with the Social Security Commission. To find your local office, click here.
For more information on licensing, motorcycle safety classes, and information from the State of Ohio, click on the Motorcycle Ohio logo. Check with the AMA as well. They'll be glad to help set you up in a class.
You can schedule a driving test online, click HERE!
Obtaining a New License Plate, Click here
In order to convert out-of-state license
tags to Ohio plates, new residents should visit a nearby vehicle inspection
station (most new car dealers and some used car dealers provide this
service) to have your car's vehicle identification number verified. You will
receive an official inspection certificate. Take this inspection
certificate and your out-of-state title (or other official ownership
document) to the clerk of courts in your Ohio county residence. If there is
a loan outstanding on the vehicle, you will also need a certified copy of
the mortgage note (call the county clerk for full details). When all
necessary documents are presented, the clerk of courts will issue an Ohio
title certificate for your car. Take your new Ohio title to the nearest
deputy registrar agency. The deputy will collect appropriate taxes for the
remainder of the current license year and issue you a set of plates along
with the necessary validation stickers and registration slip.
By law, the specific individual who is legal owner of a vehicle must personally apply for his/her Ohio title certificate and license plates. Unless an official power-of-attorney form is completed by the legal owner, no other person (even a spouse or other family member) may complete these transactions.
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