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OHIO MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION

Driver License
New residents have maximum of 30 days to apply for an Ohio driver license. If you are the holder of a valid out of state driver license, bring it to the nearest Ohio driver license exam station to take the vision examination and a written exam. The road test is usually waived. If the new resident is under 18 years of age, the driver education requirement must also be met. If your license is under suspension in any other state, you will be required to provide a clearance from that state before receiving an Ohio license. You must also surrender the out-of-state license before you can receive an Ohio license. Present your completed exam to the nearest deputy registrar office to complete registration.

Vehicle Registration & Titling
State law requires that new residents obtain an Ohio title for all motor vehicle, and new license plates as soon as possible. No specific grace period is set, although 30 days is considered maximum. Visit the clerk of courts auto title office in your county to obtain a new title and proceed to the nearest deputy registrar license agency for new plates and a driver license. If you own a vehicle, you will need to have it inspected at a license agency or most new car dealerships. Next, go to your county’s auto title office to transfer the title to Ohio. Take this title to the license agency where the deputy registrar will collect the proper registration fees, register your vehicle, and issue new license plates. For details or answers to questions, contact:

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
General 844-644-6268
https://www.bmv.ohio.gov

Frequently Requested Numbers
Driver Licenses 614-752-7600
Reinstatement Information 614-752-7500
Title Info 614-752-7671
Vehicle Registration 614-752-7800

Safety Regulations
Safety belts are mandatory for drivers and front seat passengers. The child restraint law requires that any child who is either or both four years of age and weighs less than 40 pounds is required to be property secured in a child safety restraint that meets federal motor vehicle standards. Ohio takes an aggressive stand on enforcement, including zero tolerance and “click it or ticket” campaigns. For more information, contact:

Ohio Department of Public Safety
https://www.dpsohioassist.ohio.gov

INDIANA MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION

Driver License
New residents have to apply for an Indiana driver license as well as register and title all vehicles. Required documentation includes your social security number, proof of identify, and proof of Indiana residence. A legal birth certificate serves as the primary identification document and also provides proof of age when required.

Vehicle Registration & Titling
New residents must title their vehicles within 60 days of establishing residency in Indiana. Bring the title document from your previous state of residence along with a statement by a law enforcement officer or other qualified representative that matches your VIN with that of the titled vehicle. Bring these documents to a license branch in your county of residence. The vehicle has to be titled in your name before it can be registered. Other required documentation includes a certificate of origin, an odometer statement, and information about your automobile insurance company. For more information or answers to specific questions on driver licenses or vehicle registration and titling, contact:

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
888-692-6841
https://www.in.gov/bmv

Indiana Safety Regulations
The state enforces a primary seat-belt law that allows police officers to ticket motorists solely because the driver or passengers in the front seat are not secured in a seat belt. Motorcyclists under the age of 18 years old are required to wear a helmet and eye protection. Child vehicle safety laws are divided into age groups. Up to the age of four years, the child must be properly secured in a child passenger restraint system in all seating positions within a moving vehicle. Children between the ages of four and 12 must be property secured by a child passenger restraint system or a seat belt in all vehicle seating positions. It is strongly recommended that all children be placed in the rear seat positions.

KENTUCKY MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION

Driver License
Newcomers have 30 days to obtain a Kentucky driver license. Vision, written, and skills tests are required. The latter two may be waived for those who already hold a valid license from another state. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet website provides a complete list of offices for driver licensing complete with operating hours and locations by county. For more information or answers to questions, contact:

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Division of Driver Licensing
Information 502-564-4890
https://transportation.ky.gov

Vehicle Registration & Titling
The office of the county clerk is responsible for registering and titling all vehicles in Kentucky. If your car has no liens, you will need a certified inspection from the county sheriff’s office. Bring the original out-of-state title and original registration receipt along with current proof of insurance, proof of sales usage tax paid to the previous state, and a photo ID or driver license. New residents with liens will need to obtain a letter from the county clerk’s office that will request that title. For more information about special documentation requirements for leased cars or any other questions or problems, contact your appropriate county clerk:

Department of Vehicle Regulation
Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing
Information 502-564-4890
http://transportation.ky.gov


Watercraft Registration

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Watercraft
Information 877-4BOATER
https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/division-parks-watercraft/boating-paddling-Ohio

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
https://www.in.gov/bmv

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