Securing an Ohio ID

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles issues Ohio

Identification (ID) cards to Ohio residents who do

not have a valid driver license. Ohio ID cards are

valid for four years or eight years and there is

no minimum age for obtaining one. Ohioans can

obtain an ID by visiting a BMV deputy registrar

licensing agency. To find a license agency closest

to you: publicsafety.ohio.gov/local-office

Ohio residency.

Ohioans who are under 18 years of age must be

accompanied by a parent or a guardian.

How should you prepare for a BMV visit?

Before visiting a licensing agency, be sure you

have all the necessary documents to be issued

an ID card. You can now Get In Line, Online

when you visit the deputy registrar license

agency to reserve your spot in line in advance

of your BMV visit: ohiobmvappt.cxmflow.com

3. Legal presence in U.S.

4. Social Security number (SSN)

5. Ohio street address—TWO documents,

from different sources on the Acceptable

Document List, proving Ohio street

address are required for proof of Ohio

residency.

6. Proof of name change (if applicable)

For a Standard ID card, review the Acceptable

Documents List:

5. Ohio street address

6. Proof of name change (if applicable)

Will IDs be free?

Starting April 7, 2023, Ohioans who are 17 years

and older can receive an ID card at no cost.

For Ohioans who are 16 years and younger, an

ID card will cost: