PROBATIONARY DRIVER LICENSING – UNDER AGE 18

Probationary Driver’s Licensing requirements can be found here:

https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-gdl.aspx#gsc.tab=0

At age 15 years and six months, an applicant may go to any driver exam station to take the knowledge and vision screening to begin the temporary permit process. Prior to testing, applicants must provide proof of:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Social Security number (if assigned)

The Ohio BMV list of acceptable documents can be found here:

https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-identity-documents.aspx#gsc.tab=0

If the applicant has an Ohio identification card, it must be surrendered when a temporary instruction permit identification card (TIPIC) is issued

Prior to obtaining a driver license, you must meet the following requirements:

• Complete a driver education class at a licensed driver training school, which includes 24 hours of classroom or online instruction and 8 hours of driving time
• Complete 50 hours of driving, with at least 10 hours of night driving, in addition to the driver education requirements
• Driver must hold the TIPIC for at least six months

What are the Restrictions for a Probationary Driver’s License?

• During the First 12 Months of Holding a License, the driver is not permitted to operate a vehicle from midnight to 6 a.m. unless:
• Accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Driving to or from work with documentation from the employer (see form BMV 2825)
• Driving to or from an official school-sponsored event or a religious event with appropriate documentation from the event official (see form BMV 2826)
• May not operate a vehicle with more than one non-family member as a passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Driver and all passengers must wear safety belts
• Driver may not use any mobile devices, including phones
• A conviction of a traffic offense within the first six months of having a license may result in a parent or guardian having to accompany the driver for six months or until the driver reaches age 17

After the First 12 Months of Holding a License and Under Age 18

May not operate a vehicle between 1:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. unless:

• Accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Driving to or from work with documentation from the employer (see form BMV 2825)
• Driving to or from an official school-sponsored event or a religious event with appropriate documentation from the event official (see form BMV 2826)
• Driver and all passengers must wear safety belts
• Driver may not use any mobile devices, including phones
• Multiple traffic convictions before the driver’s 18th birthday may result in a license suspension. For alcohol-related convictions, the driver license will be suspended for at least six months (see Ohio Revised Code 4511.19)

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRMENTS TO GET A TEMPORARY PERMIT–UNDER AGE 18

Temporary Permit Driver’s Licensing requirements can be found here:

https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-temp-u18.aspx#gsc.tab=0

At age 15 years and six months, an applicant may go to any driver exam station to take the knowledge and vision screening to begin the temporary permit process. Prior to testing, applicants must provide proof of:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Social Security number (if assigned)

The Ohio BMV list of acceptable documents can be found here:

https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-identity-documents.aspx#gsc.tab=0

As outlined in the Acceptable Documents List - Compliant DL-ID Card, applicants must provide proof of:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Legal presence in the US
• Social Security number
• Ohio street address – TWO documents, from different sources, proving Ohio street address that are listed on the Acceptable Document List are required for proof of Ohio residency.
• Proof of name change

If the applicant has an Ohio identification card, it must be surrendered when a temporary instruction permit identification card (TIPIC) is issued.

Prior to obtaining a driver license, you must meet the following requirements:

• Complete a driver education class at a licensed driver training school, which includes 24 hours of classroom or online instruction and 8 hours of driving time
• Complete 50 hours of driving, with at least 10 hours of night driving, in addition to the driver education requirements
• Driver must hold the TIPIC for at least six months

• Drivers must carry the TIPIC at all times when driving
• If under age 16, drivers must have a parent, guardian or licensed driving instructor in
• the passenger seat when driving
• If the driver is age 16 or older, driving with any valid licensed driver over the age of 21 in the passenger seat is permitted, except from midnight to 6 a.m., when the driver must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• The parent, guardian or licensed driver in the passenger seat shall not be intoxicated
• All passengers and driver must wear safety belts

You must pass a knowledge test consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions based on the Ohio Drivers Handbook. A score of 75% is required. You must answer at least 30 questions correctly

The Ohio BMV list of acceptable documents can be found here:

https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/dl-identity-documents.aspx#gsc.tab=0

The main Ohio BMV phone number is: (844) OHIOBMV

The Ohio Driver’s License phone number is: (844) 644-6268

Access the Ohio Live Chat here:

https://sms.ngtsohio.com/wChatClientV2/BMV2.html

Email the Ohio BMV here:  https://services.dps.ohio.gov/BMVOnlineServices/Home/ContactUs/

Ohio’s BMV website is: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/index.aspx#gsc.tab=0

The Ohio BMV Driver’s License page is:

https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/driver-license.aspx#gsc.tab=0

The Ohio BMV New Driver’s License page is:

https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/new-drivers/Pages/default.aspx

The Ohio BMV online services page is: https://services.dps.ohio.gov/BMVOnlineServices/

Ohio BMV Online appointments (get in line):

https://ohiobmvappt.cxmflow.com/

Ohio BMV locations can be found here: https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/locations.aspx#gsc.tab=0

If you are under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian should bring you to the DMV office

A vision test is required to obtain An Ohio Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License

If there is a medical and or vision condition that may affect driving, a two-part driver license may be required. A two-part driver license includes:

The driver license AND

• A medical restriction card indicating the driver's requirements that must be carried with the license
• If a driver has an existing medical or vision condition, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will mail an Exam Station Request for Statement of Physician (form BMV 2310) 45-60 days before the driver's requirement is due. The form must be completed and signed by a doctor and returned to the BMV
• The BMV will mail the driver a new medical card and/or letter of instruction based on information listed on the form. If additional testing is required, the driver must take his or her letter of instruction to a driver exam station for testing. He or she also may be required to visit a deputy registrar license agency for a replacement license to be issued

A physical exam is not required to obtain an Ohio Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License, but a medical condition that may possibly affect your driving must be reported per the Medical Restriction FAQ

A photograph will be taken at the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)

• After passing the written permit test and getting your permit, if you are under 18 you must practice driving for at least 12 months before applying for your limited provisional license. You must get at least 60 hours of behind the wheel driving training
• If you are at least 18 years old, you can immediately apply for your driver’s license after getting your permit