Ohio BMV Amnesty Program

BMV Reinstatement Fee Amnesty in Ohio applies to you if:

• You hold a non-commercial driver’s license or permit.
• You can show proof of current insurance.

If you hold a commercial driver’s license or permit, you don’t qualify for the program. If you had a suspension to your personal driver’s license, and you’ve never used amnesty to waive your reinstatement fees before, the following must also be true:

• Your driver’s license or permit has been suspended.
• At least 18 months have passed since the end of the suspension period.
• You owe reinstatement fees.

Amnesty also only covers certain types of offenses that led to your suspension. If you had an alcohol or drug related driving offense, then amnesty wouldn’t apply. Here are offenses that do apply:

• Non-compliance: failure to carry state minimum insurance coverage.
• Forfeiture: failure to pay a traffic-related fine.
• Failure to pay a security or request a hearing after an accident.
• Random Selection: failure to show proof of state required minimum coverage.
• 12-point suspension: your license was suspended after racking up 12 points.

If you meet the requirements of the program, the BMV will send you a letter or email and automatically enroll you. You won’t need to apply for amnesty.

For more information, please visit:

Ohio BMV Amnesty Program