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Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction And Amnesty Program | Ohio Bureau Of Motor Vehicles

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Eligibility

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles will determine an applicant’s eligibility based on the defined permissible qualifying offenses contained in the Ohio Revised Code. At least 18 months must have passed since the end of the period of the suspension ordered by the court for at least one of the eligible offenses. As long as one suspension meets the 18-month requirement, the reduction will be applied to the fees of all eligible offenses. - Any offenses involving alcohol, drugs, or deadly weapons or associated with an offense of this nature do not qualify. - Commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial temporary permit suspensions do not qualify. Amnesty is based on when the eligible offense(s) occurred: - Phase 1: Drivers who owe fees for at least one eligible offense that occurred before September 15th, 2020 and 18 months have expired since the end of one of the court ordered suspension (applicants may have other active suspensions) will be granted a reduction or waiver for those suspensions under the rules of Phase 1. - Phase 2: Drivers who do not have offenses eligible for Phase 1, but owe fees for eligible offenses occurring on or after September 15th, 2020, and 18 months have expired since end of at least one (1) court-ordered suspension (applicants may have other active suspensions) will receive a reduction or waiver for those suspensions under the rules of Phase 2.

Required documents

Proof of insurance, form BMV 2829, and/or proof of indigence. Other documentation may be requested.

Hours

For questions not addressed online, call 1-844-644-6268, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
(844) 644-6268

Voice - voice | 1-844-OHIOBMV

(614) 308-5110

Fax - fax | Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction and Amnesty Program

https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/susp-fees-amnesty.aspx#gsc.tab=0
[email protected]

Languages

None.

Application process

- All eligible drivers will automatically receive a notice by mail of enrollment in the amnesty program. - To activate the program and reinstatement fee payment plan: Must submit proof of insurance (insurance card, declaration page, policy, or other proof that can be verified). - To apply for a complete waiver of fees: Must complete form BMV 2829 and submit proof of indigence. Proof of insurance, form BMV 2829, and/or proof of indigence may be submitted: - By email: [email protected]. - By fax: 1-614-308-5110. - In person at a deputy registrar license agency. NOTE: A service fee may be charged - By mail to: OhioBMV, Attn: ALS/Points, PO Box 16521, Columbus, OH 43216-6521. Once a record has been approved, the driver will be notified by mail. The notice will include: - Fees to be reduced. - Outstanding fees. - How to submit proof of insurance to initiate the reduction. - How to submit proof of indigence for a complete waiver. Visit the website at www.bmv.ohio.gov/susp-fees-amnesty.aspx for Frequently Asked Questions.

Fees

Varies.

Service area

Ohio
Portage County, Ohio

Description

Offers a permanent driver’s license reinstatement fee debt reduction and waiver program for offenders whose driver’s licenses have been suspended for specific violations. NOTE: The program only applies to a driver’s license or permit suspension. It does not apply to a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or permit suspension.

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Providing organization

Ohio Bureau Of Motor Vehicles

Administers laws pertaining to motor vehicles. Issues driver's license and non-driver identification cards, and annual registration of motor vehicles through a statewide network of Deputy Registrars.