How do I get an Ohio Drivers license?
Once you are an Ohio resident, you need to become an official Ohio driver as soon as possible. You are considered an Ohio resident once you: take a job, sign a lease, buy a home, register to vote, or enroll children in school. You first need to get a booklet, “Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws.” This booklet is available from the Ohio Department of Public Safety (614-466-4344) or a local license agency. Look in your yellow pages under “License Services” for the license agency nearest you. All the information you need to study for an Ohio driver license test is in the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws booklet. After you’ve studied the Digest, you’re ready to take the test. Go to the nearest State Highway Patrol Examination Station for a written test and vision screening. The list of locations is in the back of the Digest. No appointment is necessary, but be sure to check which days and hours the nearest station is open. The driving test is usually waived for new residents who have a val
