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Ohio · Checked Sep 2026

Ohio DMV fees

Ohio BMV sets license and registration fees, paid at deputy registrars. Titles and sales tax are paid at County Clerk of Courts title offices.

Driver license and ID

First license, 21 and older4 years, or $54 for 8
$27.50
License renewal4 years, or $59.40 for 8
$30.25
Duplicate license
$29
Temporary permit
$26.50
REAL ID
No extra fee
State ID cardFree for 17 and older, or if permanently disabled
$13
CDL, first4 years
$46.50

Registration

Passenger car
$36 a year
Deputy registrar service feeFor 1 year; $12 for 2, up to $24 for 5
$8
Local permissive taxIn $5 steps, depending on where you live
Up to $30
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electricExtra each year
$100, $150, $200
Late renewalSome registrations, more than 30 days late
$10
Replacement sticker
$9
Replacement plates1 or 2 plates
$15 or $16.25
Personalized plates
$50 a year
BMV Express kioskPlus a card fee
$4.95

Buying or selling

Title$23 in some counties. Includes a lien noted at the same time
$18
Duplicate title$23 in some counties
$18
Late titleAfter 30 days
$5
Notary
Up to $5
Sales taxYour home county's rate
5.75% + county
Plate transfer
$9
Temporary tagGood for 45 days
$23
Out-of-state vehicle inspectionMay vary by county
$8

E-Check

Emissions testA passing test, for Ohio residents. $18 from the 4th test in a year
Free

Other

Driving record, 3 years
$13
Disability placard$15 for a permanent one
$8
  • Example 1-year renewal where the full local tax applies: $36 + $8 + $30 = $74. Our arithmetic from BMV's list.
  • The BMV lists no safety inspection for passenger cars.

Source:Ohio BMV: fees(opens official site)

Source:Ohio EPA: E-Check(opens official site)

Source:Ohio Dept. of Taxation: motor vehicles(opens official site)