Medical Renewals

Ohio Revised Code Section 4507.081

Medical forms will be mailed from the BMV approximately 45-60 days prior to the expiration of the license.

Upon receipt of the completed medical form at the BMV, a letter of instruction and a new medical restriction card, if applicable, will be mailed to the applicant.
The Deputy Registrar will issue the license and give it to the applicant over the counter.

If an applicant attempts to renew a medically restricted license without a letter of instruction the Deputy Registrar will:

Issue the license and forward it to the BMV;

Give the red and white copy granting 90 days driving privileges to the applicant;

Give applicant the medical forms or give him the option of contacting the BMV for the forms.

If an applicant indicates for the first time, at renewal, the existence of a medical condition, the following process will be followed:

Deputy Registrar will renew the license and issue it over the counter;

The applicant will be given the choice of obtaining a medical packet at that time or waiting until the BMV notifies him by mail;

If the applicant chooses to accept the medical packet at the time of renewal, they will be advised by the Deputy Registrar to mail the completed physician form to the BMV in the envelope provided;

If applicant chooses to wait, the medical packet will be mailed to them by our office.

Upon receipt of the completed physician form, the BMV will evaluate as to which type of restriction, if any, is required and mail the proper letter of instruction and the medical restriction card, if required, to the applicant.

If the renewal license should have been restricted, the BMV will send a reversal letter for a free license along with the restriction card;

If a restriction should be removed from a license, the BMV will mail a card indicating that no restriction is required. The driver can carry the card or return to the Deputy Registrar to have a new license made without the restriction. If he chooses to get a new license he will be required to pay the Deputy Registrar fee of $3.25.

NOTE:

A Medical Packet consists of a BMV 2310 (Request for Statement of Physician form), BMV 2320 and BMV 2321 (instruction letters), and a BMV 2330 (return envelope).


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, 21, 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.