Residency Documents

Must Include Ohio Residency Street Address

SEE ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS LIST (Form BMV 2424 - English version)

In order to obtain any Temporary Permit, Driver License, Commercial Driver License, 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 assigned; or two primary documents. The 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, legal presence in the United States, residence street address in the state of Ohio (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.

If the primary and secondary documents presented do not establish the applicant's current Ohio residence street address, the applicant shall present additional documents containing the applicant's name and current address within Ohio to establish that address to the satisfaction of the registrar or deputy registrar.  A post office box or other mail box address is not acceptable.  The following documents shall be acceptable if the applicant's current Ohio residence street address is included in the document.  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.

• INSURANCE POLICY - Any current and valid automobile liability, premises liability, or life insurance policy.

• BANK STATEMENT - Any checking or savings account statement dated within the last sixty days.

• CHILD SUPPORT CHECK STUB - From the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services with the name and address of the applicant.

• INCOME TAX RETURN FILING - Copy of federal or Ohio income tax return filing not more than eighteen months old, with proof of filing.

• CERTIFIED COPY OF COURT ORDER - Must be court order of probation, order of parole, or order of mandatory release.

• SCHOOL RECORDS - Must contain satisfactory proof of identity, Ohio residency, and relationship of the parent or guardian to the child applicant.

• CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESIDENCY - In the case of a dependent child, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) may accept a certified statement of residency from a child's parent or guardian, signed in the presence of a BMV official.  Satisfactory proof of identity, Ohio residency, and relationship of the the parent or guardian to the child applicant is also required.

• CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESIDENCY - In the case of a married person, the BMV may accept a certified statement of residency from the applicant's spouse, signed in the presence of a BMV official.  Satisfactory proof of identity, Ohio residency, and marital relationship is also required.

• INSTALLMENT LOAN CONTRACT - From a bank or other financial institution.

• MAJOR CREDIT CARD BILL - Issued within the last sixty days.

• MORTGAGE ACCOUNT - Or proof of home ownership.

• OHIO CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

• VALID OHIO VOTER REGISTRATION CARD

• PAYCHECK STUB - Issued within the last six (6) months.

• PROFESSIONAL LICENSE - Issued by an Ohio government agency.

• PROPERTY TAX BILL - Or receipt of payment.

• HUNTING/FISHING LICENSE - Ohio resident hunting or fishing license valid during the current or previous year.

• SALES TAX OR BUSINESS LICENSE - Must show Ohio residence address.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARD

• CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENCY - From a nursing home or homeless shelter on a form prescribed by the registrar for that purpose.

• UTILITY BILL - From an electric, telephone, water, sewer, cable, satellite, heating oil, or propane provider issued within the last sixty days.

• CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT - Valid concealed carry weapons permit.

• PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CHECK STUB - Or food stamp card issued by a government agency.

• OTHER - Any other genuine and reliable document approved by the registrar of motor vehicles.