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UNDER THE AGE OF 21
To obtain a Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC), the following requirements must be met:
- Must be at least age 15 years and six months old
- Must provide proof of full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number (if assigned), United States citizenship and/or Legal Status and Ohio residency. (Refer to the Ohiobmv.gov Website for Approved Document List)
- The applicant's parent and/or legal guardian must present Identification (Driver's License and/or ID card) to co-sign for the minors TIPIC
Once you have a TIPIC in your possession, as a minor, minors are to obey driver restrictions until you are 18 years old:
- Drivers must carry the TIPC at all times when driving.
- If under age 16, drivers must have a parent and/or legal guardian or a licensed driving instructor in the passenger seat when driving.
- If the driver is age 16 or older, driving with any valid licensed driver over the age of 21 in the passenger seat is permitted, except from midnight - 6 a.m., when the driver must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian, custodian, or a licensed driver 21 years or older named on a notarized BMV 2438 (Eligible Adult) . Review Ohiobmv.gov website to view full Eligible Adult form.
- The parent, guardian, custodian, or licensed driver 21 years or older named on a notarized BMV 2438 in the passenger seat shall not be intoxicated.
- All passengers and driver must wear safety belts.
