CLEVELAND (WJW) — Drivers, be warned. You’ll be shelling out more money at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) starting in 2026.
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At the start of the year, Ohio drivers will see BMV service fees jump from $5 to $8. The service fee applies to most BMV-related transactions like driver’s licenses, state ID cards and motor vehicle registrations.
Additionally, annual vehicle registration and renewal fees will jump from $11 to $16, title fees will increase by $3 and counties will be allowed to charge an additional $5 on top of that.
The BMV fee increases were part of the recently passed state budget.
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