Ohio License Transfer Info.

Hey important info for those considering to transfer their CDL's to Ohio in the future. I just did it today and although I am not driving anymore, I went back to my original career in the federal gov. i wanted to keep my CDL because I just never know and i invested alot of money into it just to give it up like that.

Anyway I just wanted to let everyone know and the point of this post is that I don't think you have to take the Gen. Knowledge tests anymore because they waived them all for me today unless it was the guy being lazy. The website says that you need to take the CDL General knowledge so i did study up but didn't have to take them. The guy did say they don't make us take them anymore. Huge sigh of relief. I could probably pass them but didn't want the stress of a test if that makes sense.

Anyway i just wanted to pass that info for those who maybe curious.

Interesting. I'll be taking my permit test probably on wednesday. I'll try to remember to post in this thread and let you know for sure.

Interesting. I'll be taking my permit test probably on wednesday. I'll try to remember to post in this thread and let you know for sure.

Keep in mind that James K. already has his CDL. and you are applying for a permit. Two completely different ballgames. Ohio probably assumes, that if you have your CDL , you already know your way around a truck, and the laws, etc, so you don't really need to test. when applying for a permit, there is no such assumption, because, well, it is a Learners permit you are getting.

Stay safe

Earlier this week when I went to transfer my CDL to Indiana, I had to take the operator's test and the knowledge test.

Interesting. I'll be taking my permit test probably on wednesday. I'll try to remember to post in this thread and let you know for sure.

Yeah i already had a CDL from PA. The website says that when out of state licenses transfer over to Ohio that you need to take the General knowledge exam but the road test is waived unless you have a restriction. You are going for your permit so you will be taking all the appropriate tests. Good luck on them. Just think safety and common sense situations and you will do fine. I was just passing on information to those who may be moving to Ohio and already have a cdl.

Ah, well nevermind lol. I think I'm pretty good on the test. I've taken several practice tests and done the practice on here.

Hey James K your update sure turned out to be a big relief not because i was worried or anything but like you said its just a hassle to go thru again! Anyways i ll be moving to OH from MD and will be switching my CDL just like you did! But can you please tell me which BMV branch did you go to? Can you please specify the location/address? And what documents did they ask you to produce? Any? Or just none at all? I mean to prove your residency? I only have my lease on me and was wondering if they will accept it as a proof. Also did they ask you for your new DOT medical card or were they just ok with the one that you have from your previous state/doctor? Once again i really appreciate this update and will highly appreciate your response! Thanks again and good luck!

Hey James K your update sure turned out to be a big relief not because i was worried or anything but like you said its just a hassle to go thru again! Anyways i ll be moving to OH from MD and will be switching my CDL just like you did! But can you please tell me which BMV branch did you go to? Can you please specify the location/address? And what documents did they ask you to produce? Any? Or just none at all? I mean to prove your residency? I only have my lease on me and was wondering if they will accept it as a proof. Also did they ask you for your new DOT medical card or were they just ok with the one that you have from your previous state/doctor? Once again i really appreciate this update and will highly appreciate your response! Thanks again and good luck!

I believe the one on Alum Creek Rd. They call it a 1 stop shop.

Documents you want to bring with you to change license over

- License from previous state -SSN Card -Birth cert. w/ raised seal(Not copy) You can use a bank statement or insurance card for residency, or your lease agreement should suffice, anything with your name and new address on it. You will need Ohio insurance before you register. - Medical card but there are several self certification classifications. I am not actively driving so my CDL doesn't require my medical to be current but I can't drive a commercial vehicle across state lines although I have a valid medical. Just its unreadable as its worn and didn't want to make contact with my office where I had it done. I will upgrade back to category 1 when I decide to go back.

Registering your vehicle is a different story its a pain in the ass because you have to rely on your lienholder which is the pain in the ass part. First you might want to call your lienholder if you have one to have them send the title because you need to convert the title to OH before you can register. - Then you want to get an inspection done. ( Simple just go to a car dealership and they verify your vin and ensure its your vehicle ) Then you go to register your car.

Honestly I think they should just have a national CDL license instead of state issues. I shouldn't have to recertify and retest and all that **** but its revenue to the states and that's all its about is money greedy *******s. Good luck to you.

Ok sounds good. I will be living around Dublin area so it wont be hard for me to drive down to alum creek ( i googled it and its about 23 minutes drive from where i live). I was actually going to go to the location located on hayden run road but since it sounds like i will be better off if i follow your foot prints and go to alum creek since as you described your experience as being a pleasant one! I am not looking fwd to re-register any vehicle as it is both my vehicles are under my wife's name so thats not even a concern to me as of now! I will update you once i visit this location, which i guess will be the 30th of this month (january). From what i have read online and from word of mouth, the BMV in ohio doesnt seem to accept a house lease agreement as a proof of residency to my surprise. But never the less i will still try and see if they ll accept it. You never know eh? Well thanks again! Take care.

Alright so here i am James K! Thanks for posting your out of state license post which sure helped me obtain my Ohio state CDL without a written test. Unfortunately, they DID NOT transfer my hazmat endorsement from MARYLAND and told me that i will have to carry out the whole process (fingerprinting/backgroundcheck/fees) all over again! BUT! When you arrive at a BMV in OH state they DO NOT ACCEPT your apartment/home lease as a proof of residence keep that in mind folks! The easiest,cheapest and best way is to transfer your out of state title to OH state which costs 18.50 plus the inspection (inspection comprises of ONLY vin number verification and has to match the title of your vehicle) that costs a mere 3.50! The transfer of my CDL cost me about 47.00 dollars with my endorsements being transferred along ,i.e, tanker and doubles and triples! And the location i went to was the same as you suggested me so with out any second thoughts i went to the alum creek location and had my CDL transferred in one plain trip to the BMV! Thanks again for the useful info James K and keep up the good work!