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Military Renewals

Ohio Revised Code Section 4507.10 (C & D)


The Registrar may waive the examination of any person applying for the renewal of a license or endorsement who meets the qualifications listed below:

  1. Has been on active duty in the military or naval forces of the United States.

  • Presents an honorable discharge certificate indicating that he/she has no physical or mental disabilities which would affect driving ability.

  • Was an Ohio licensee at the time his/hers commenced such active duty.

  • Makes the application not more than 6 months after the date of discharge or separation.

  • Is the holder of an expired out-of-state license and is still active military or within 6 months of their discharge date.

  1. Was in service with the peace corps, volunteers in service to America, or the foreign service of the United States.

  • Presents such evidence of such service as the registrar prescribes showing that the applicant has no physical or mental disabilities that would affect his/hers driving ability.

  • Was an Ohio licensee at the time he/she commenced such service.

  • Makes the application no more than 6 months after leaving the peace corps, volunteers, or foreign service.

Note: These provisions also apply to military spouses and dependents.


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.
 

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