Important Notice. You are about to begin a transaction, which will involve sending certain personal information over the Internet, a public communication network. Unless you use adequate security software any information you send over the Internet may be viewable by other Internet users.

Use of secure browser. To insure a reasonable degree of security for your request for renewal of your registration you must use a Web browser with secure socket layer (SSL) capability. If you do not use a SSL compatible browser, we may not be able to process your request.

Your responsibility. The accuracy and completeness of the data you enter is a key to a correct and successful transaction. If you enter incomplete or inaccurate information, your transaction may not be processed. Neither the BMV nor the State of Ohio is responsible if you submit inaccurate or incomplete information.

Important Information for users of public computers. If you use a computer at a public location, such as a library, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your personal information, including your social security and account numbers.

System Technology. We will process your transaction by a state-of-the-art system which has been designed in accordance with good commercial practice; however, neither the BMV nor the State of Ohio can guarantee that all transactions submitted through this system will be received and successfully completed.

Firewalls. Our firewalls are a complex system of hardware and software that allow us to strictly regulate information and data that can enter and exit our servers. This insures that only authorized access occurs. No Internet customer information is stored on our Internet servers. Records are stored in separate databases not directly connected to the Internet.

Confirmation of completed transaction. You will see a Confirmation screen when you complete your transaction. We strongly recommend that you print and keep a copy of the Confirmation page.

Payment information. Your payment information is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access. The BMV retains only the payment information necessary to verify the transaction.

Links. For your convenience, our site provides links to other sites. However, the BMV is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of the web sites that we link to.

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Refund limitations. Please make certain all information is correct before you submit it. We cannot refund certain fees and contributions.

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