Renewal of Driver License

Ohio Revised Code Section 4507.09

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.

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:

See Under 21 Renewal

See Born on the 29th day of February Renewal

See Medical Renewals

See Military Renewals

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 Ohio driver's license, commercial driver's license (CDL), identification (ID) card or duplicate of any of these items, the customer, and 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. (Ohio Administrative Code Sections 4501:1-1-19, 4501:1-1-21, and 4501:1-1-22). Additionally, non-U.S. citizens are required to provide proof of legal presence before an Ohio driver's license or identification card can be issued.

NOTICE:

Effective November 19, 2007, individuals who are renewing a current Ohio driver license, Ohio commercial driver license (CDL), or Ohio identification (ID) card 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.

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 (2) acceptable documents to prove both the name and date of birth and the Social Security Number, if ever assigned, shall result in denial of the application. See Acceptable Identification Documents for further information.

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