10/29/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2025 14:36
State Representative Jodi Salvo (R-Bolivar) today voted in support of House Bill 258 - legislation that would streamline the Registrar of Motor Vehicles' license renewal process by electronically notifying Ohioans to renew their license no less than 15 days before it expires.
Currently, Ohioans are notified by mail that their license has expired after the expiration date has already passed. The bill would create the option for Ohioans to be electronically reminded of their upcoming license renewal and potentially reduce the mailing costs for the BMV to send expiration notices.
"By adding an electronic reminder option, we're helping Ohioans stay current on their licenses while also saving taxpayer dollars. It's a small but meaningful modernization," said Rep. Salvo.
From 2022 to 2024, the BMV issued an average of 2,004,440 state credentials annually, which includes driver licenses, commercial driver licenses, and state identification cards.
House Bill 258 now goes to the Senate for consideration.