Reinstatement requirements letter
Or your driving record, so payment is applied to the right suspension.
Printable guide
License Reinstatement Checklist
Use this to pay Ohio reinstatement fees at an official DMV or BMV office once your suspension's cause is cleared.
independent DMV and BMV information guide Verify requirements with the official DMV or BMV before you visit.
Bring these
Bring to pay your fees
Photo ID
Your current photo identification.
Proof the cause is satisfied
Court entry, proof of insurance or SR-22, or remedial-course completion, if your requirements call for it.
Payment
Cash, check, money order, or credit card. A $10 deputy registrar service fee applies to in-person reinstatement payments.
Decision point
Clear the cause first
Court suspension
OVI, points, or failure to appear or pay is satisfied with the court that ordered it.
Insurance suspension
Non-compliance is satisfied through your insurer, who files proof of insurance or an SR-22 as required.
Child-support hold
Handled through the Child Support Enforcement Agency and the court.
At the visit
Simple steps
- Get your reinstatement requirements letter or driving record from the Ohio BMV.
- Satisfy each cause with the responsible office and collect proof.
- Pay your reinstatement fees at an official DMV or BMV office.
- Confirm every suspension shows satisfied, and renew your license separately if it expired.
Avoid a return trip
- Do not pay the fee before clearing the cause. The suspension stays in place.
- Do not overlook a second suspension. One unmet hold keeps you off the road.
- Do not forget the license itself. Reinstatement and renewal are two separate transactions.