Non-Renewable, Non Transferrable (Limited Term) Licenses

Non-Renewable, Non Transferrable (Limited Term) Licenses

A non-renewable, non-transferable (limited-term) license is the form of driver's license issued to temporary residents in the United States that is valid for the duration of their stay. A temporary resident is a person who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident under U.S. immigration laws, but who does have legal presence in the country.

If you have a card that looks like any of the images below, starting June 30, 2025, you will be required to take an Ohio-approved driver training course and complete 50 hours of practice driving supervised by a licensed adult prior to scheduling your driving test with an Ohio Driver Examiner at www.ohiodrivingtest.com.   

The “Class D” Driver Training Course has Two Parts

  • 24 hours of classroom Instruction on motor vehicle operation, traffic laws, and signs, completed in-person or online; and
  • 8 Hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction with a licensed driving instructor

50-Hour Practice Driving Requirement

  • Must complete 50 hours of driving, including at least 10 hours of night driving, with a licensed driver age 21 or older; and
  • Must complete the BMV5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit form; and have the signature of the supervising adult notarized

** If you currently hold an unexpired out-of-country license from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, or Taiwan, you are exempt from these requirements and may obtain a Limited Term License by presenting your current license at the time of application.