OCTOBER 17 – DECEMBER 31, 2019

Reinstatement Fees

Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Initiative

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles implemented a driver’s license reinstatement fee debt reduction and waiver program for offenders whose driver’s licenses have been suspended for specific violations. The program only applies to a driver’s license or permit suspension; it does not apply to a commercial driver’s license or permit suspension.

The initial program ended on July 31, 2019. Effective October 17, 2019, the program will resume and applications will be accepted and processed through December 31, 2019.

Eligibility

Reduction of Fees

Completed all eligible court-ordered sanctions except payment of reinstatement fees At least 18 months have expired since the end period of the suspension

Waiver of Fees

Completed all eligible court-ordered sanctions except payment of reinstatement fees Proof of indigence by providing a screen shot of your SNAP case status information from Job and Family Services.

How to Apply

The application period will resume on October 17, 2019. Applications must be received or postmarked by December 31, 2019, to be eligible for the reinstatement fee amnesty initiative.

Starting October 17, 2019, applicants may apply for a reinstatement fee debt reduction or waiver:

Through BMV Online Services.

Applications for fee reduction only can be completed online. Applications for complete waiver (amnesty) of fees must be processed by mail.

Application for fee reduction can be completed in person at a deputy registrar license agency. PLEASE NOTE: If applying for a waiver (amnesty) of fees, the application and supporting documents will need to be mailed to the Columbus office for review and processing.

By mailing a completed Reinstatement Fee Amnesty Application (form BMV 2829) to:

Ohio BMV

Attn: ALS/Points

P.O. Box 16521

Columbus, OH 43216-6521

Frequently Asked Questions

For questions not addressed below, please call 844-644-6268, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.