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Mail-in Registration


According to Ohio Revised Code section 4503.102, the registrar of motor vehicles shall adopt rules to establish a centralized system of motor vehicle registration renewal by mail. Any person owning a motor vehicle that was registered in the person’s name during the preceding registration year shall renew the registration of the motor vehicle either by mail through the centralized system of registration established under this section or in person at a Deputy Registrar‘s office.

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You may renew your registration by mail or take the renewal notice to your local Deputy Registrar agency. If renewing by mail, allow 15 business days (excluding mail time) for your application to be processed.

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The renewal application must be signed and dated on the reverse side.  Make check or money order payable to the "Ohio Treasurer Kevin L. Boyce."  Your check should include your name and address, also print your license plate number on the check or money order.

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Address changes can be made on the application; this may result in a fee change due to differing local taxes.  To verify your local taxes, call 1-800-589-8247 or 1-614-752-7800.

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If any of the vehicle information or the name on the application has changed, you must take your certificate of title along with proper identification to your local Deputy Registrar.

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If your vehicle is a leased vehicle or if the application is not signed by the owner, a power of attorney signed by your leased company or the owner must accompany this application.  Check the power of attorney requirements on the front of the application, if leased, your lease company could have an electronic power of attorney on file with the BMV.

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If the E-Check box on the application is marked YES, your vehicle is subject to EPA emission testing. You must enclose an Ohio issued E-Check inspection certificate, waiver or exemption.  If you have questions concerning EPA requirements, call 1-800-CAR-TEST.

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You are not required to purchase new plate, if your current plates are in good condition.  If you currently have initial or personalized plates and request new plates, your license plate number will remain the same.  With all other requests, a different plate number will be mailed.

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Please check the appropriate box on your renewal application, if new plates are needed please submit the proper fees.

 

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