Follow these steps to obtain an Ohio Driver License: 

• Purchase a Temporary PERMIT 15 1/2 Pass written and vision test at Driver Examination Station.  
• When driving on Temporary UNDER 16 you must drive with licensed parent, guardian or certified driving instructor seated beside you. When you turn 16 and still hold just the temporary permit you may drive  with any licensed driver 21 or older. (Restrictions: No driving if under 17 between 12 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless with parent, guardian or custodian who holds a valid driver license./ No driving under 18 yrs old between 1:00am and 5:00 am  see new teen driving law ) 
• Obtain A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM OUR SCHOOL  requirement consisting of 24 hours classroom instruction and 8 hours of driving if you apply for your license before you turn 18. 
• Obtain 50 hours of actual driving experience certified by your parent, (SEE FORM) with at least 10 of those hours at night before obtaining License under age 18. These hours are in addition to the driver education requirements. 
• Temporary PERMIT  must be held for at least 6 months before obtaining License under the age of 18. 
• At age 16 make an appointment at Driver License Examination Station and pass the driving and maneuverability tests. 
• Return to Deputy Registrar and get picture taken and purchase License. 
• Note: Safety belts must be available to all passengers and everyone must be buckled up for all holders of temporary permits and those licensed driver under 18. 
• Teens 16 years of age are not allowed to have more than 1 non-family member in the car when they are driving (see new teen driving law).