Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Closings and FAQ's

As Governor DeWine recently announced, effective March 19, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is closing 181 BMV deputy registrar locations throughout Ohio. Five locations will remain open to provide the following services ONLY:

•   Issuance of commercial driver licenses, or CDLs
•   Renewal of CDLs

All other services will be discontinued.

Also, 52 driver examination stations will close until further notice. Five locations will remain open to perform commercial knowledge exams only.

Law enforcement is also being advised to use discretion and adjust enforcement and give consideration to drivers whose licenses recently expired and may be unable to renew due to agency closure or self-quarantine situations.

The BMV is pausing suspensions for failure to pay or renew a license. Customers are encouraged to renew vehicle registrations online at bmv.ohio.gov or by mail.

Below are the five Deputy Registrar and Driver Examination stations open for CDL services only, which include CDL renewal, TIPIC, HAZMAT endorsement, and knowledge testing:

Central Ohio:
Deputy Registrar – 4503 Kenny Road, Columbus 43220
Driver Exam Station – 4738 Cemetery Road, Columbus 43026

Northeast Ohio:
Deputy Registrar – 22125 Rockside Road, Bedford 44146
Driver Exam Station – 22123 Rockside Road, Bedford 44146

Southeast Ohio:
Deputy Registrar – 142 Gross Street, Suite B, Marietta 45750
Driver Exam Station – 142 Gross Street, Suite A, Marietta 45750

Northwest Ohio:
Deputy Registrar – 1616 E. Wooster Street, Suite 30, Bowling Green 43402
Driver Exam Station – 1616 E. Wooster Street, Suite 30, Bowling Green 43402

Southwest Ohio:
Deputy Registrar – 10938 Hamilton Avenue, Mt. Healthy 45231
Driver Exam Station – 10940 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati 45231

Additional information, including a list of Frequently Asked Questions is available at https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/