Ohio BMV fees
Ohio temporary-permit and first-license fees
Ohio BMV's current fee table lists the Temporary Permit — Operator fee at $26.50. The first operator driver-license fee varies by age; at age 21 or older it is $27.50 for four years or $54.00 for eight years.
- $26.50temporary operator permit
- $27.50first 4-year license, age 21+
- $54.00first 8-year license, age 21+
Temporary operator permit fee
The BMV fee table lists $26.50 for a Temporary Permit — Operator. Check the live fee table before visiting because fees can change.
First operator license fees under 21 vary by age
The current table lists $28.75 at age 16, $27.50 at 17, $26.25 at 18, $25.00 at 19 and $23.75 at 20 for a first operator driver license.
Age 21+ has four- and eight-year choices
For a first operator driver license at age 21 or older, the current BMV table lists $27.50 for four years and $54.00 for eight years. The source table notes it was last updated September 30, 2025.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
Independent study resource. Road to Permit is not affiliated with or endorsed by any DMV, DPS, FLHSMV or other government agency. Official state sources control if information changes.