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I need my driver's license back - are there payment plans for those who owe fees?
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers payment plans to people who owe fees in order to reinstate their driver’s license right away. To be eligible for the payment plan, a person must owe at least $150, have met all the other reinstatement requirements, show current proof of insurance, not be under suspension or have pending suspensions, and not be on a court-ordered payment plan. More information about the payment plan, and the application form, visit this BMV website. The completed application, $50, and proof of insurance should be submitted to any deputy registrar license agency or reinstatement center, or by mail to: Ohio BMV Attn: Revenue Management/Points P.O. Box 16521 Columbus, OH 43216. Note there is an additional $10 service fee for paying at a Deputy Registrar license agency.
Common Sense Legal Tools
now available online to prepare legal documents for free!
Access online tools at
http://ohiolegalhelp.org/self-help-forms/
to complete personalized legal documents
Using these online tools, a person can apply for a civil protection order, answer an eviction complaint, complete health care directives, apply to seal a criminal record, request the return of a security deposit, answer a credit card debt lawsuit, apply for a divorce without children, answer a foreclosure complaint, apply to waive court filing fees, or create a simple will.
The program does not provide legal advice or individual legal help from an attorney.
It will help you prepare forms that you will file without an attorney.
I am a Tenant – Can I call/text my questions about my rights & responsibilities?
United Way of Greater Lorain County 2-1-1
What is United Way of Greater Lorain County First Call for Help?
Every day in Lorain County, someone is in need of essential services - from finding substance abuse treatment to securing food for their family. Faced with these problems, people often don't know where to turn. In many cases, people end up going without these necessary and readily available services because they don't know where to start. United Way of Greater Lorain County 211 assists over 10,000 callers in finding services to meet their needs each year.
What is 2-1-1?
2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects individuals with resources in the community. 2-1-1 provides individuals with information about and referrals to human services for every day needs and can also help them in crisis situations. 2-1-1 is a central number to call when individuals and families need services, or when they want to make a meaningful contribution of time or goods.
Is 2-1-1 free?
Yes! All 2-1-1 services are absolutely free.
Is 2-1-1 always available?
Yes! Our 2-1-1 program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a result, people can find available help whenever the need arises.
Is my call confidential?
Yes! Your call is completely confidential. Our staff will ask for basic information including age and zip code in order to provide an appropriate referral.
Is 2-1-1 available in other locations?
As of 2013, over 90% of the United States population has access to 2-1-1. Visit www.211.org to search for 2-1-1 Information and Referral services in other communities.
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
It is the function of United Way of Greater Lorain County 211 to provide information about and referrals to a broad range of human service agencies throughout the Lorain County area. It is the intent of the program to provide as much information as possible to individuals who call to enable them to make informed decisions about which of the available resources may best meet their needs. While we strive to give the most accurate and appropriate information and/or referrals possible, United Way of Greater Lorain County 211 is not responsible for the quality of service delivered by any agency to which a caller is referred. 211 Staff refer to available agencies; they do not recommend one over another.
It shall be United Way of Greater Lorain County 211's practice to maintain as comprehensive a file as possible of agencies and programs whose services are directed toward the solution of human problems. To view our Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria, click here.
Need more information? Dial 2-1-1 or call 1-800-275-6106
“Back to School Amnesty Program” for Driver’s License Suspensions
LORAIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES
42485 NORTH RIDGE ROAD - ELYRIA OH 44035-1057
(440) 284-4401 FAX: (440) 323-3422 TDD: (440) 284-4125
For the month of July 2018, the Lorain County Child Support Enforcement Agency (LCCSEA) is sponsoring a “Back-to-School Amnesty Program” whereby LCCSEA will re-instate a defaulting child support obligor’s driver’s license upon payment of one month’s worth of child support. The obligor must also pay a $25.00 re-instatement fee to the BMV. We hope that this program will generate some extra money for the custodial parents as they send their children back to school this year.
In the Ohio Administrative Code, under chapter 5101:12-55-25, it specifies how a CSEA may suspend a defaulting child support obligor’s license. As set forth in that rule, LCCSEA provides notice to the obligor that his/her driver’s license will be suspended. In addition to the letter, the obligor must also have received what is commonly known as a “Notice of Default” at the time he or she became delinquent. LCCSEA attempts to work with obligors and offers several options for reinstatement other than monetary criteria. For instance, we will re-instate a license if the individual participates in our “seek work” program. Also, if a newly unemployed obligor provides proof that he/she has applied for unemployment benefits, LCCSEA will monitor the case to determine when unemployment payments begin rather than suspend the license. LCCSEA has an internal policy with regard to driver’s license suspensions that we follow in addition to the O.A.C. rule.
If you have any questions regarding the Amnesty Program, please contact LCCSEA at the phone number above.
Listed below are The Legal Aid Society’s upcoming neighborhood clinics.