Ohio BMV
location_on OH BMV office listing — Bowling Green, OH
Location Details
Address
East Wooster Street, Bowling Green, OH, 43402
Phone
Not listed — call the OH BMV main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in Ohio
Planning to take your written permit test at Ohio BMV? Here's what OH BMV requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: 40 multiple-choice questions, must answer 75% correctly (30 of 40).
Appointments: No — walk-in at deputy registrar/driver exam stations, or online (adults 21+).
Bring: Proof of full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number (if assigned), Ohio residency, and citizenship/legal presence.
If you don't pass: In-person: unlimited (once per day); Online: 2 attempts per 6 months. Wait 1 day(s) before retaking.
Renewing Your License in Ohio
Ohio licenses are valid for 4 years and a standard renewal costs $30. Online renewal is available for most Ohio drivers whose license is current or expired less than six months, who are not getting a REAL ID for the first time, and who have no suspensions on their record.
When to renew: Any time before the expiration date (drivers under 21 cannot renew more than 30 days before their birthday)
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step OH renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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