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Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.40 (2026)

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(A) As used in this section, "Ohio credential" means a temporary instruction permit identification card, driver's license, commercial driver's license, motorcycle operator's license, motorized bicycle license, or identification card issued by the Ohio bureau of motor vehicles.

(B) Any valid holder of an Ohio credential issued after July 2, 2018, may apply online to obtain an exact reprint of that Ohio credential. Not more than one hundred eighty days after April 12, 2021, the registrar of motor vehicles shall make the reprint application process available through electronic means on the bureau of motor vehicle's web site. A reprint of an Ohio credential shall be available only through the online process.

(C) An applicant may obtain not more than two reprints between the initial issuance and renewal of an Ohio credential or between renewals of an Ohio credential. A reprint shall be an exact copy of the last-issued Ohio credential that it replaces. A reprint expires on the same date as the Ohio credential it replaces.

(D) The applicant shall do all of the following in the application:

(1) Certify that the current Ohio credential is lost, destroyed, or mutilated;

(2) Provide identifying information, as required by the registrar, in order to confirm the applicant's identity;

(3) Include with the application a financial transaction device number to pay the applicable fees for the reprint of the Ohio credential, and a service fee equal to the amount established under section 4503.038 of the Revised Code.

(E) Upon receipt of a completed application, the registrar shall issue a reprint Ohio credential to the applicant, if the applicant is eligible for the reprint. If the applicant does not qualify for a reprint, the registrar shall notify the applicant why the application was denied.

(F) The fees that are collected from a person who applies for a reprint of an Ohio credential shall be paid to the credit of the public safety - highway purposes fund established by section 4501.06 of the Revised Code.

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 24 cases, 1957–2017 · leading case: City of Kettering v. Hollen, 416 N.E.2d 598 (Ohio 1980).
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City of Kettering v. Hollen, 416 N.E.2d 598 (Ohio 1980). · cites it 4× “hat person until a warrant can be obtained if all of the following apply: “(1) The pursuit takes places without unreasonable delay after the offense is committed; “(2) The pursuit is initiated within the limits of the political subdivision, college, or university in which the…”
State v. Clark, 462 N.E.2d 436 (Ohio Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 3× “03, he had authority to arrest and detain a person found violating a statute or ordinance, and to do so outside the subdivision territorial limits if the offense was one for which points were chargeable under R.C. 4507.40. It was. Moreover, the officer had probable cause to…”
State v. Morrison, 442 N.E.2d 114 (Ohio Ct. App. 1982). · cites it 2× “3d 220 ], in effect held that, in a point suspension under R.C. 4507.40 (K), actual notice is not necessary.”
State v. Darga, 506 N.E.2d 266 (Ohio Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 3× “nt can be obtained if all of the following apply: “(1) The pursuit takes place without unreasonable delay after the offense is committed; “(2) The pursuit is initiated within the limits of the political subdivision * * * in which the peace officer is appointed or elected; “(3)…”
In Re Application of Braden, 148 N.E.2d 83 (Ohio Ct. App. 1957). · cites it 4× “Braden, Registrar of Motor Vehicles, sought the suspension of the license of Fred Youngblood to operate his automobile for a period of one year, pursuant to Section 4507.40 of the Revised Code. Youngblood, appellee herein, moved to quash and dismiss the proceedings and, upon…”
Moran v. Dollison, 444 N.E.2d 55 (Ohio Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 12× “In this case, his current address is available.”
State v. Gasser, 504 N.E.2d 73 (Ohio Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 4× “As here, a six-month suspension had been imposed for acquiring twelve points within two years (R.C. 4507.40). The Supreme Court reversed Roberts’ conviction because the driving occurred after the six-month suspension had expired.”
State v. Roberts, 403 N.E.2d 971 (Ohio 1980). · cites it 2× “41 provides: “Any person whose license or permit is suspended, or who is put on probation or granted limited or occupational driving, under section 4507.40 of the Revised Code, is not eligible to retain his license, or to have his license returned, until he has been examined in…”
State v. Cook, 596 N.E.2d 578 (Ohio Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 3× “The Franklin County Court of Appeals, when considering a challenge to a suspension imposed after an individual accumulated more than twelve points on his driver’s license within a two-year period, ruled that: “Proper notice for purposes of R.C. 4507.40 is that which is…”
State v. Koder, 453 N.E.2d 1116 (Ohio Ct. App. 1982). “1658, stated that Ohio's point system for motor vehicle violations, R.C. 4507.40, applies to violations on the Ohio Turnpike.”
State v. Hapsic, 598 N.E.2d 803 (Ohio Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 5× “021(K) (formerly R.C. 4507.40[K]) states that: “When, upon determination of the registrar, any person has charged against him a total of not less than twelve points within a period of two years from the date of the first conviction within the two-year period, the registrar shall…”
State v. Reineke, 501 N.E.2d 683 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 5× “At that same time, R.C. 4507.40, which establishes the point system for motor vehicle violations, was also amended.”
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— Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.40(0) — 1 case
State v. Kivell, 463 N.E.2d 52 (Ohio Ct. App. 1983).
— Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.40(B) — 2 cases
State v. Cox, 648 N.E.2d 563 (Ohio Ct. App. 1994).
Moran v. Dollison, 444 N.E.2d 55 (Ohio Ct. App. 1981). “In this case, his current address is available.”
— Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.40(E) — 4 cases
State v. Gasser, 504 N.E.2d 73 (Ohio Ct. App. 1985). “As here, a six-month suspension had been imposed for acquiring twelve points within two years (R.C. 4507.40). The Supreme Court reversed Roberts’ conviction because the driving occurred after the six-month suspension had expired.”
Moran v. Dollison, 444 N.E.2d 55 (Ohio Ct. App. 1981). “In this case, his current address is available.”
State v. Hapsic, 598 N.E.2d 803 (Ohio Ct. App. 1991). “021(K) (formerly R.C. 4507.40[K]) states that: “When, upon determination of the registrar, any person has charged against him a total of not less than twelve points within a period of two years from the date of the first conviction within the two-year period, the registrar shall…”
State v. Cook, 596 N.E.2d 578 (Ohio Ct. App. 1991). “The Franklin County Court of Appeals, when considering a challenge to a suspension imposed after an individual accumulated more than twelve points on his driver’s license within a two-year period, ruled that: “Proper notice for purposes of R.C. 4507.40 is that which is…”
— Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.40(G) — 3 cases
State v. Darga, 506 N.E.2d 266 (Ohio Ct. App. 1985). “nt can be obtained if all of the following apply: “(1) The pursuit takes place without unreasonable delay after the offense is committed; “(2) The pursuit is initiated within the limits of the political subdivision * * * in which the peace officer is appointed or elected; “(3)…”
Moran v. Dollison, 444 N.E.2d 55 (Ohio Ct. App. 1981). “In this case, his current address is available.”
State v. Reineke, 501 N.E.2d 683 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986). “At that same time, R.C. 4507.40, which establishes the point system for motor vehicle violations, was also amended.”
— Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.40(G)(12) — 2 cases
State v. Reineke, 501 N.E.2d 683 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986). “At that same time, R.C. 4507.40, which establishes the point system for motor vehicle violations, was also amended.”
State v. Hostetler, 518 N.E.2d 56 (Ohio Ct. App. 1987).
— Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.40(G)(4) — 1 case
State v. Reineke, 501 N.E.2d 683 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986). “At that same time, R.C. 4507.40, which establishes the point system for motor vehicle violations, was also amended.”
— Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.40(J) — 1 case
Graham v. Dollison, 410 N.E.2d 809 (Ohio Ct. App. 1980).
— Ohio Rev. Code § 4507.40(K) — 7 cases
State v. Morrison, 442 N.E.2d 114 (Ohio Ct. App. 1982). “3d 220 ], in effect held that, in a point suspension under R.C. 4507.40 (K), actual notice is not necessary.”
Moran v. Dollison, 444 N.E.2d 55 (Ohio Ct. App. 1981). “In this case, his current address is available.”
State v. Gasser, 504 N.E.2d 73 (Ohio Ct. App. 1985). “As here, a six-month suspension had been imposed for acquiring twelve points within two years (R.C. 4507.40). The Supreme Court reversed Roberts’ conviction because the driving occurred after the six-month suspension had expired.”
State v. Cook, 596 N.E.2d 578 (Ohio Ct. App. 1991). “The Franklin County Court of Appeals, when considering a challenge to a suspension imposed after an individual accumulated more than twelve points on his driver’s license within a two-year period, ruled that: “Proper notice for purposes of R.C. 4507.40 is that which is…”
State v. Johnson, 2012 Ohio 5069 (Ohio Ct. App. 2012).
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