How do I get a REAL ID in Ohio?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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Prepare for an Ohio federally compliant driver license or ID card.
- Review the Ohio compliant-card checklist: Check the Ohio BMV accepted-document list for a federally compliant credential.
- Gather identity and residency evidence: Prepare proof of full legal name, date of birth, legal presence, Social Security number and two different sources for Ohio street address.
- Visit a deputy registrar: Take acceptable documents to a deputy registrar agency; the BMV determines acceptance and charges any applicable credential fee.
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Driver License & ID Cards · Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles · reviewed 2026-09-29
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