What is the difference between a Deputy Registrar and the Clerk of Courts?
Under Ohio law, the Deputy Registrar (BMV) has the responsibility to issue license plates, drivers licenses, and other such matters. The Clerk of Courts has the legal responsibility to store, transfer, and process auto titles. The offices are separately managed and operated. However, in most instances, the Clerk of Courts and the Deputy Registrar (BMV) have tried to keep their offices close to one another to better serve consumers.