An Ohio Limited Term License is a driver's license issued to people who are legally living in the United States on a temporary basis. This includes many individuals in the U.S. on student visas, work visas, exchange visitor programs, or other temporary immigration statuses.
Unlike a standard Ohio driver's license, a Limited Term License is only valid for the length of your authorized stay in the United States. The expiration date on the license is based on your immigration documents. If your legal status is extended, you must provide updated documentation to the Ohio BMV before obtaining a new Limited Term License.
Beginning July 1, 2025, Ohio law requires all first-time applicants age 21 and older for a Limited Term License to complete an approved Ohio driver education course, including classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training, before they can receive their license.