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Can I register a car in Ohio without a driver's license if I am a new resident or foreign national?
**No driver's license, no registration**: In Ohio, a valid Ohio driver's license is required to register a car, with some exceptions, such as registering a non-operational vehicle for restoration or parts.
**Temporary registration**: If you're buying a car without a license, you can get a temporary registration to drive the car to your home or have someone with a valid license drive it off the lot for you.
**Exceptions for gifts**: If you receive a vehicle as a gift, you may be able to register the car in your name without a driver's license, but you'll still need to provide proof of ownership and government-issued photo identification.
**Emissions inspections**: Emissions inspections are required in certain Ohio counties before registering a car, so be sure to check your county's requirements.
**Out-of-state licenses**: If you have an unexpired out-of-state driver's license, you can apply for an Ohio driver's license, which is required to register a car in Ohio.
**Compliant and Standard credentials**: Ohio offers two types of credentials: Compliant and Standard.
Learn more about the options on the Driver Licenses & ID Cards page.
**Documents required**: To register a car in Ohio, you'll need a valid Ohio title, proof of insurance, a signed Financial Responsibility Statement, tax ID number (if registered with a business), and a driver's license or state ID.
**Registration fees**: You'll need to pay registration fees, which vary depending on the type of vehicle and other factors.
**First-time issuance**: If a vehicle will be driven prior to a title being issued, a temporary tag can be purchased from a local deputy registrar license agency or online at OPLATES.com.
**Local deputy registrar license agency**: You'll need to visit a local deputy registrar license agency and sign a proof of Financial Responsibility Statement to register your car.
**Proof of ownership**: You'll need to provide proof of ownership documentation, such as a bill of sale from the dealer, to register your car.
**Ohio BMV hours**: The Ohio BMV's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5:45 pm, and Saturdays, 8 am to 2 pm.
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