Ohio DMV fees and documents
Every Ohio fee and document DMV.ai has on file, grouped by task. Each one links to the official page it came from. Anything a state page doesn't state is left out, not guessed.
29 items across 7 tasks.
Change your address
Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Ohio Bureau of Motor VehiclesFees
Not stated
Driver’s license renewal
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Ohio Bureau of Motor VehiclesDocuments
Current Ohio license
Proves identity for online renewal.
Alternate identity documents
Birth certificate, Social Security card, military ID, or others if no current license.
Source: bmv.ohio.gov
First-time driver's license
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Ohio Bureau of Motor VehiclesFees
$26.50
First license, age 16 (4-year)
otso.ohio.gov$28.75
$27.50
New resident guide
Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Ohio Bureau of Motor VehiclesFees
4-year driver license
bmv.ohio.gov$27.50
Registration transfer
bmv.ohio.gov$9.00
Documents
Out-of-state driver license or ID
Proof of legal name, SSN, citizenship/legal presence
Proof of Ohio residential address
Original vehicle title or memorandum of title
Loan contract if applicable
Source: bmv.ohio.gov
REAL ID
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Ohio Bureau of Motor VehiclesFees
Varies
Documents
Identity and legal presence
Use the BMV compliant-card list for proof of full legal name, date of birth and lawful presence.
Ohio address
Bring two documents from different sources proving your Ohio street address.
Social Security number
Check BMV’s list of acceptable SSN evidence.
Name change, if applicable
Bring linking proof if your legal name has changed.
Source: bmv.ohio.gov
Title transfer
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Ohio Bureau of Motor VehiclesFees
Title fee and sales tax
County title fees and sales tax depend on the transaction; check the county title office.
bmv.ohio.govVaries
Documents
Assigned original title
Seller completes the assignment on the back of the paper title, with notarized signature(s).
Identification
Ask the County Clerk of Courts title office which identification it accepts.
Source: bmv.ohio.gov
Vehicle registration
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Ohio Bureau of Motor VehiclesFees
Registration charges
Vehicle and local permissive taxes affect cost; check Ohio BMV’s current fees.
bmv.ohio.govVaries
Documents
Ohio title record
Certificate of Title or Memorandum of Title for a passenger car.
Identity
Ohio driver license, state ID or proof of Social Security number, per BMV instructions.
E-Check, if applicable
Check Ohio BMV’s vehicle and county-specific E-Check requirements.
Source: bmv.ohio.gov
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