Establishing Ohio BMV Prepaid Accounts

NOTICE:

Presently, this prepaid accounts service does not permit users to access or perform transactions online over the Internet. The prepaid accounts Request Letter and Record Request Form (BMV 1173) have been made available for download off the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Internet site. The Request Letter and Record Request Form (BMV 1173) need to be completed and mailed to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for processing.

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles currently has four (4) types of accounts available to users of the Inquiry Processing System. Each type of account requires and provides different information. Unique account numbers have been assigned to each type of account to ensure that users are accessing the correct files.

The following steps must be taken to establish a prepaid account:

Indicate the desired account(s) in a Request Letter. Complete the attached Record Request Form (BMV 1173), including: business name, address and type of account you would like to establish.

A minimum of $200.00 is required to open any Ohio Driver Abstract Account, Driver License Search Account, Vehicle Registration Search Account, Title Search Account or Unclaimed Motor Vehicle Affidavit Account. Each account requires a separate check. Please make all checks payable to: Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray.

Mail the Request Letter, Record Request Form (BMV 1173) and check(s) to:

Ohio Department of Public Safety

Attention: Revenue Management – Prepaid Accounts

P.O. Box 16521

Columbus, Ohio 43216-6521

Once your account is established, the Fiscal Department will send you a confirmation letter that will include your new account number. Upon receiving your confirmation letter, please fax the following information (on your letterhead) to 614-387-3051, Attention: Team Leader/Supervisor:


	•	Your Name
	•	New account number (begins with SLV******)
	•	Vendors number
	•	E-mail address

	Once your fax is received, you will be e-mailed instructions on how to complete the process.

NOTE:	You MUST display your account number and the words “Prepaid Account” on all correspondence and/or checks. Any correspondence and/or checks received without this information will be returned.
	The fee(s) for each transaction will be deducted from your account balance as each inquiry is processed.
	You will be notified by mail when your account balance reaches $100.00 (or the amount designated).
	Requests will be processed until your account balance is depleted. Once your account has been depleted, no requests will be processed until the account is replenished. Any account that remains inactive for twelve months will be closed. Any remaining balance will be refunded to you.

Please contact Fiscal Services at (614) 752-6674 if you have any billing questions or concerns.

The following is a brief description of the available accounts:

OHIO DRIVER ABSTRACT ACCOUNT (MVR) – COST $2.00; (614) 752-7694, FAX (614) 995-7946

This report includes the Driver License Record (name, address and physical description) moving violations, convictions, suspensions, revocations, accident report listings and other requested information pertinent to the license status. The assigned account numbers are usually prefaced by the letters ‘OLA’.

The driver abstract report is processed by social security number, Ohio Driver License number or by name and date of birth. This report may be requested by submission of a computer tape (using the BMV’s data record format) or a typed or printed list of the correct identifiers.

OHIO DRIVER LICENSE SEARCH ACCOUNT – COST $2.00; (614) 752-7751

This report includes only the name and address contained on the Ohio Driver License Database. The assigned account numbers are usually prefaced by the letters ‘OLS’.

The Driver License Search is processed by social security number, Ohio driver license number or name and date of birth. This report may be requested by calling the telephone number indicated above or by submitting a typed or printed listing of the correct identifiers.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION RECORD SEARCH ACCOUNT – COST $2.00; (614) 752-7598

This report includes the registrant’s name, address, vehicle description, registration issue and expiration dates, and current status of the registration. This search is limited to one search per name. Multiple vehicle registration record searches will result in a charge for each additional report supplied. The assigned account numbers are prefaced by the letters ‘VR’.

The Vehicle Registration Record Search Account is processed by social security number, license plate number, vehicle serial number. This report may be requested by calling the telephone number indicated above, by submission of a computer tape (using the BMV’s data record format), or by submission of a typed or printed listing of the correct identifiers.

VEHICLE TITLE RECORD SEARCH ACCOUNT – COST $2.00; (614) 752-7598, (614) 752-7001 FAX

This report includes the owner’s name, address, vehicle description, title issue and expiration dates, current status of title, previous owner and lien information. A title history may also be run upon request. This report includes all titles issued to a specific vehicle including title numbers, issue dates, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), owner names, vehicle descriptions, title status, mileage and vehicle condition. The assigned account numbers are prefaced by the letters ‘TTL’.

The Vehicle Title Record Search Account is processed by title number, VIN, social security number or dealer or vendor assigned permit number. This report may be requested by calling the telephone number indicated above, faxed submission of a typed or printed listing of the correct identifiers, submission of a completed Record Request Form (BMV 1173), or submission of an Unclaimed Motor Vehicle Affidavit (BMV 3702 – to be completed by a repair garage, towing company or storage facility).

UNCLAIMED MOTOR VEHICLE AFFIDAVIT 3702 ACCOUNT – COST $2.00; (614)-752-7671

The 3702 (salvage) account will search by the vehicle identification number. It searches the Title Database, Registration Database, NADA values and NCIC records. You will receive the completed 3702 form 24 hours after submitting it on line and the title that will be issued, if you apply for title, will NOT be a salvage title. That is just the name of the processing program. Please contact the Title Section if you have any questions or concerns.

Click HERE to download the BMV Prepaid Accounts Request Letter.