Driver's License
Title Transfer and Auto Tags
Ohio law provides no specific grace period for converting an out-of-state driver's license to an Ohio license. Historically, Ohio courts and police agencies have considered 30 days the maximum time limit.
New Ohio residents who hold a valid driver's license from another state should go to an Ohio Highway Patrol exam station, turn in the out-of-state license and take a vision screening and written test on Ohio traffic laws and signs.
Driver's license examination stations are located at:
Customer Service Center West
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
phone: (614) 995-5353
Customer Service Center East
1583 Alum Creek Drive
Columbus, OH 43209
phone: (614) 995-5353
Great Western Driver Examination Station
Great Western Shopping Center
3415 South Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43204
phone: (614) 995-5353
To convert out-of-state license tags to Ohio plates, visit a vehicle inspection station to have your car's vehicle identification number verified. Most car dealers provide this service. Take the inspection number and your out-of-state title to:
Franklin County Auto Title Department |
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45 Great Southern Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215 |
614-462-3090 |
1484 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229 |
614-462-4829 |
3451 Great Western Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43204 |
614-462-2552 |
5111 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43213 |
614-462-5548 |
1583 Alum Creek, Columbus, OH 43209 |
614-462-2552 |
1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 |
614-462-5548 |
New auto tags can be obtained from the Deputy Registrar: |
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4740 Cemetery Road, Hilliard, OH 43026 |
614-529-1203 |
112 Dillmont Avenue, Columbus, OH 43235 |
614-436-6381 |
2970 Hayden Road, Columbus, OH 43235 |
766-7769 |
12 Troy Road, Delaware, OH 43015 |
740-369-3552 |
4503 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43220 |
614-459-4441 |
1472 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229 |
614-781-0060 |
Each year Ohio residents are required to register their vehicles. A taxing district is assigned to each registration. The taxing district designation will affect the fees assessed and the funds allocated to the City. Franklin County's taxing district number is 2506. The taxing district number for Union County is 8007. Delaware County's taxing district is 2109.
BMV registration hotline 614-644-6268 (1-800-644-TAGS)