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If you’re renewing a license that has been expired for longer than a year, or if you’re applying for reinstatement after a suspension, you may have to retake the written exam in order to obtain your license.Free Practice Tests
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New & Teen Drivers
In order to apply for a driver license in Ohio, you must be at least 15 years and six months of age, pass a vision screening and a knowledge exam, have a temporary instruction permit, and pass a road test. If you are under 18 years of age, you are also required to complete driver education and hold the temporary instruction permit for at least 6 months before you may apply for a driver license.Resources for new & teen drivers
Read the official Ohio driver’s manualTake one of our free learner’s permit practice tests
Check out our new & teen driver frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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New-to-State Drivers
New Ohio residents who already have a driver license from another state have 30 days from establishing residency in Ohio to apply for an Ohio driver license. If your out-of-state license is expired, you will be required to pass a vision screening and knowledge exam, obtain a temporary instructional permit, and pass a road test in order to get your Ohio driver license.Resources for new-to-state drivers
Read the official Ohio driver’s manualTake one of our free driver’s license practice tests
Check out our new-to-state frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a new-to-state driver’s license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
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Ohio BMV quick links for new-to-state drivers
New resident informationMotorcycles
In order to apply for a motorcycle license or motorcycle endorsement in Ohio, you must be at least age 15 years and six months, present a temporary instructional permit, and either pass a road test or complete a Basic Rider Course. In order to obtain a temporary instructional permit, you must pass a vision screening and knowledge exam. If you are under 18 years of age, you must meet the requirements for the graduated driver license, hold the temporary instructional permit for at least six months, complete driver education, complete at least 50 hours of driving, and complete a motorcycle safety course before you may apply for a motorcycle license or endorsement.Resources for motorcyclists
Read the official Ohio motorcycle manualTake one of our free motorcycle license practice tests
Check out our motorcycle license frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a motorcycle license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
New-to-state motorcycle insurance
Ohio BMV quick links for motorcycles
Motorcycle license informationOhio Basic Rider Course locations and schedules
CDL
You must have a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) or Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) to drive a commercial motor vehicle in Oregon. You must be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid Ohio driver license, and successfully pass the knowledge and skills tests to be issued a CDL. If you wish to practice before taking the skills test, you must have a CLP. In order to apply for a CLP, you must meet all the criteria for the CDL, but you do not have to take the skills test.Resources for CDL
Read the official Ohio CDL manualTake one of our free CDL practice tests
Buy a CDL test paid cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy CDL insurance
Ohio BMV quick links for CDL
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