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Renewal of Driver License


Ohio Revised Code Section 4507.09

 

1.

A driver's license will normally expire on the fourth birthday after issuance. There is an exception for drivers between the ages of 16 and less than 21.

 

2.

A driver license can be renewed anytime prior to its expiration date.

 

 
  • However, if an Ohio License is renewed more than 90 days prior to its normal expiration date, the license will expire on the customer's fourth birthday (three years plus the customer's upcoming birthday) from the date of issuance.

  • If the customer renews 90 days (or less) prior to their normal expiration date, the license will expire on the customer's fourth birthday from the date of issuance.  Unless applicable to circumstances listed below, no license shall be issued for a period longer than four years and ninety days.

Example:

Expiration October 31, 1997, Customer renews on July 15, 1997 (more than 90 days) - New Expiration Date is: October 31, 2000.

 

Expiration October 31, 1997, Customer renews on August 1, 1997 (90 days or less) - New Expiration Date is: October 31, 2001.

  Special Circumstances:

Ohio Revised Code Section 4507.10

Renewal after license has expired more than six months. Applicant must apply for a temporary instruction permit and then take all the necessary examinations before they can receive a permit, license or endorsement.


In order to obtain any temporary permit, driver license, commercial driver license (CDL), State of Ohio identification (ID) card or duplicate of any of these items, the customer must present a primary and a secondary document satisfactory to prove both: (1) Name and Date of Birth and (2) Social Security Number (SSN), if ever assignedThe primary document shall contain the full legal name.  In addition, each applicant shall present, along with the application identification, documents sufficient to establish the person's true identity including the person's full legal name, date of birth, proof of legal presence in the United States and Ohio residence street address. (Ohio Administrative Code Sections 4501:1-1-19, 21, 22). Any co-signer for a minor applicant must present a primary and a secondary document satisfactory to prove both: (1) Name and Date of Birth and (2) Social Security Number (SSN), if ever assigned.

NOTICE:

Individuals who are renewing a current Ohio driver license, Ohio commercial driver license (CDL), Ohio identification (ID) card, or TIPIC will no longer be required to present a Social Security card at an Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) license agency for verification at the time of renewal, when presenting the previous OL/CDL/ID.

 

An Ohio driver license, Ohio CDL, or Ohio ID card, which is current, or has been expired for less than six months, is acceptable without further proof of the applicant's Social Security number if it has been previously verified in the BMV's records.

Only original documents or a copy bearing an original certification by the issuing authority are acceptable. Uncertified copies or copies of certified documents are not acceptable. Failure to provide two acceptable identification documents and proof of residency in Ohio shall result in the denial of the application.

Fees: See Driver License and Identification Card Fees for detailed information.

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