House Bill 2 (the Transportation Budget), which was passed on March 30, included a number of fee
increases that impact the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Some of these changes took effect July 1, and
the remainder will take effect Oct. 1.
Fees that are increasing Oct. 1 are: Vision screening, increase of $1.75, impacts all operator license
renewal transactions including standard driver license, commercial driver license and motorcycle
endorsement; temporary tag fee, increase of $8; registration for personalized plates, increase of $15;
and registration for initial reserve plates, increase of $15.
In addition to these changes, a $20 fee has been added for all late license and vehicle registration
renewals.
The BMV began notifying customers of these changes on July 1, 90 days in advance, through notifications
on the standard mail-in renewal notices sent to each customer with a vehicle registered in his or her
name.
These changes in Ohio law are not meant to pass additional burden on to BMV customers, but to fill
growing funding gaps for critical public safety services. While the BMV collects and administers these
fees, the funds support the operations of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Fees for driver licensing and
vehicle registration support the patrol because those driving on Ohio’s highways are most likely to
directly benefit from the services of the OSHP.
Visit www.bmv.ohio.gov to review the total cost for each transaction impacted by these changes. The
information is located in several different places, including: "Fees for Services,"
"Vehicle Registration and License Plate, click on Vehicle Registration Fees," and is updated
on OPLATES for those customers renewing their registrations online.
