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Find BMV deputy registrar offices, Clerk of Courts title offices, and other motor vehicle locations in Scioto County. This guide is based on publicly available information. Confirm hours and services with your local office before visiting.
Clerk of Courts Title Offices
Vehicle titles (new, transfer, duplicate, memorandum, out-of-state), lien releases, salvage titles, and title corrections. Title work in Ohio is handled by the County Clerk of Courts, not the BMV.
BMV Deputy Registrar Offices
Vehicle registration, license plates (new, renewal, replacement), driver licenses, state ID cards, REAL ID, reinstatement-fee payments, and other BMV counter services.
- BMV deputy registrarScioto County (DR), Portsmouth
Driver Exam Stations
Knowledge tests (written permit exams), driving skills tests, motorcycle endorsement tests, and CDL written exams.
- Driver exam stationScioto County (DX), New Boston
Self-Service Kiosks
Eligible BMV self-service transactions such as registration renewal, duplicate registration, and sticker replacement.
- Self-service kioskScioto County (self-service kiosk), Portsmouth
BMV vs. Clerk of Courts
Ohio splits vehicle services between two office types. BMV deputy registrars handle registration, plates, licenses, and REAL ID. Clerk of Courts title offices handle all title work, including transfers, duplicates, and lien releases. If you need both (like buying a used car), check whether a Scioto County location offers both services under one roof.
For a full comparison, see BMV vs. Clerk of Courts in Ohio.