Ohio documents
Documents for an Ohio temporary permit and first license
For an Ohio TIPIC, BMV requires documents proving your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number if assigned, Ohio residency, and citizenship or legal presence. First-time Standard and Compliant credentials have different document checklists.
- 5 categoriesTIPIC proof requirements
- 2 address proofsCompliant card
- Responsible adultco-signs for a minor
TIPIC document categories
- Full legal name.
- Date of birth.
- Social Security number, if assigned.
- Ohio residency.
- Citizenship or legal presence.
A responsible person co-signs for an unemancipated minor
Ohio BMV requires the responsible person to present identification and co-sign the TIPIC application for a minor. Review the current BMV instructions for who can act as the responsible person before the visit.
Choose Standard or Compliant documents
A first-time Ohio credential requires identity documents regardless of card choice. For a federally compliant card, BMV requires two documents from different sources proving the Ohio street address, plus the other required identity categories. A Standard card has a separate acceptable-document list.
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