Replacing a lost Ohio driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Ohio Department of Public Safety page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Update your address through BMV Online Services if it has changed.
Source: bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Order a reprint of your license online through BMV Online Services.
Source: bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Or get a duplicate at a Deputy Registrar License Agency, bringing a document from the Acceptable Documents List.
Source: dam.assets.ohio.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Documents for a duplicate or renewal
- One document from the Acceptable Documents List may be enough for a duplicate or renewal (not for non-U.S. citizens).Source: dam.assets.ohio.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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