How do I get my first driver's license in Ohio?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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Ohio applicants pass a knowledge test and vision screening for a temporary permit (TIPIC), complete practice hours, then pass the road and maneuverability tests.
- Knowledge test & vision: 15.5+, 40 questions, 75% to pass.
- Temporary permit (TIPIC): Within 60 days at a deputy registrar.
- Driver training & practice: 50 hours under 18.
- Notarized driving log affidavit: BMV 5791 or 5789.
- Road & maneuverability tests:
- Purchase license: At a deputy registrar.
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| Temporary permitIncludes deputy registrar fee | $26.50 |
| First license, age 16 (4-year) | $28.75 |
| First license, 21+ (4-year)8-year $54.00 | $27.50 |
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Temporary Permit - Ohio Traffic Safety Office · Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles · reviewed 2026-09-29
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