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New Deputy Registrar Officially Open for Business

Local and state officials today gathered for a ceremony to officially open the new Deputy Registrar location in Belpre. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Registrar Mike Rankin, Belpre Deputy Registrar Jessica Shutts and representatives from the Belpre Chamber of Commerce each had a hand in helping to celebrate the official opening of the new and improved Belpre Deputy Registrar location. More Image


New Deputy Registrar to Officially Open in Ceremony with Chamber of Commerce and Ohio BMV

Official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Belpre Deputy Registrar location which offers an upgraded facility including additional parking and a larger building. Officials will also use this opportunity to kick off the regional ID R KIDS initiative. More Image


Euclid Deputy Registrar License Agency Now Open

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Deputy Registrar Agency located at 22312 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, is now open for business. The Deputy Registrar location has been closed since July 19, 2008. The BMV apologizes for any inconvenience the temporary closure may have caused for our customers. More Image


Canton Deputy Registrar Moving to New Location

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Deputy Registrar agency located at 1017 30th Street Northeast, in Canton will be closing at the end of business (noon) on Saturday, August 23, 2008, and re-opening at its new location, 907 30th Street Northeast, Canton, at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008. More Image


Vehicle Registration Procedure Change Postponed

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is bumping back the implementation of measures to reduce the possibility for fraudulent motor vehicle registrations to allow businesses owners and motorists additional lead time to understand the process. Detailed information about the vehicle registration process can be found online at: http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/vehicle_registration/vr_info.htm. More Image


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Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Kicks Off "ID R KIDS" Initiative at State Fair

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is reminding parents that the Ohio State Fair is a great time for family fun as well as an opportunity to keep their children safe by getting them a State Identification (ID) card from the BMV. More Image

Click HERE for ID R KIDS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


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Visit the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles booth at the 2008 Ohio State Fair. Click HERE for more detailed information.


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Ohio BMV to Change Vehicle Registration Procedure - Move Aims to Increase Security

Effective August 1, 2008, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is implementing new measures to reduce the possibility for fraudulent motor vehicle registrations. More Image


New One-Stop Shop Now Open in North Canton

Local and state officials today gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Stark County one-stop shop service location in North Canton, Ohio. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Assistant Registrar Jeffrey Coleman, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Lt. Eric Sheppard, Stark County Auditor Kim Perez and Stark County Clerk of Courts Nancy Reinbold each had a hand in cutting the ribbon to celebrate the beginning of the business partnership between the agencies. More Image


Euclid Deputy Registrar License Agency to Temporary Close July 19, 2008

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Deputy Registrar License Agency located at 22312 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, will be temporarily closed as of Saturday, July 19, 2008, and may remain closed for several weeks. More Image


Parents Encouraged to Obtain State ID's for Kids

The Ohio BMV and Ohio Amber Alert Steering Committee work to educate parents about tool to help keep kids safe as part of National Missing Children's Day, May 25. More Image


Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Eliminates Social Security Card Requirement for Those Renewing Driver License, State ID

Effective this week, individuals who are renewing a current Ohio driver license, Ohio commercial driver license (CDL) or state identification (ID) card will no longer be required to present a Social Security card at an Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) license agency for verification at the time of renewal.  More Image


Ohio BMV Advises Public to Renew Driver License Ahead of Time

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is advising those with driver licenses due to expire soon to renew them well before the deadline because of national mainframe issues.  The national Driver Registry (NDR), through which all driver license applications must be checked, has been experiencing delays and temporary service outages.  This problem is affecting all deputy registrar license agencies in Ohio and license agencies throughout the United States and Canada. More Image


BMV to Allow Driving Records to be Viewed Online

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles today announced that they have expanded their online customer services to include a feature that allows drivers to view an unofficial copy of their driving record. More Image

Click HERE to check your driving record.

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Deputy Registrar Business Opportunity
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles issues requests for proposals for the selection and appointment of deputy registrars to operate license agencies throughout Ohio. License agencies provide driver's licenses, ID cards, vehicle registrations and other services on behalf of the BMV. Deputy registrars are independent contractors and are selected on a competitive basis.  More Image