If you have a valid International Driver鈥檚 License or a valid driver鈥檚 license from another U.S. state, you may drive a car in Ohio for up to one year from the date of your arrival in the U.S. Your I-20 or DS-2019 must have been issued for a duration of time that exceeds one year in order to obtain an Ohio Drivers License. However, if you purchase a car and register it in your name, or if you do not have a valid driver鈥檚 license from Ohio, read the procedure for obtaining an .
More detailed information about getting an Ohio driver鈥檚 license and license plates can be found in the听. (also available in听听补苍诲听). You can also find information for new Ohio residents who hold a valid driver鈥檚 license from another state and want to get an Ohio driver鈥檚 license in the Digest. Please make sure you purchase auto insurance. It鈥檚 against the law to drive without it!
An Ohio driver license will be issued for the same time as your immigration document.听 For more information, see听.
Change your address on your license on-line at.
Find the fees for driver's license and state identification cards at听.
Learn about obtaining a temporary driving permit at the听.
Learn how to get an听.
Find a BMV location at the听
In order to obtain license plates for a car, you will be required to show proof that you have auto insurance. Many companies offer a variety of auto insurance policies, so you should shop around.听 When you have selected a policy, read it carefully before signing any documents.
