Limited Term Course, Temporary U.S. residents, any age
The Limited Term license course
Since June 30, 2025, Ohio requires temporary residents of any age to finish a Class D course and 50 hours of supervised practice before the driving test: 24 hours of class, online or in person, and 8 hours behind the wheel with a licensed instructor. The license is non-renewable, non-transferable and lasts as long as your legal stay. With the online class, the course is $730.
Who it's for
- Anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident but has legal presence in the country. Any age.
- Aged 21 or older with an unexpired license from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea or Taiwan? Ohio exempts you from the course and the practice hours; present the license when you apply.
- With a license from another country and an Ohio TIPIC, you practice only with a licensed driver 21 or older.
- Driving lessons start after the class, with your TIPIC in the car: Ohio's driving school rules give no lesson before the class is finished, or to a student who does not hold and carry a valid permit or license.
Checked by Right Route, an Ohio-licensed driving school, on November 1, 2026.
The route
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Exit 1
Get your TIPIC
Pass the BMV knowledge test (offered in nine languages, among them Arabic, French, Somali and Spanish) and a vision screening, then buy the permit at a deputy registrar with proof of your name, date of birth, Social Security number if you have one, Ohio address and legal presence.
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Exit 2
Take the 24-hour class
Online at your own pace, or in person: both packages are below. The class is finished before the first driving lesson.
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Exit 3
Drive 8 hours with us
Four 2-hour lessons with a licensed instructor, from the first quiet streets to highways and roundabouts.
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Exit 4
Log 50 hours
With a licensed driver 21 or older, at least 10 of them at night, on the BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit, the supervising adult's signature notarized.
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Exit 5
Take the driving test
Schedule it through BMV Online Services once the course and the hours are done; bring the TIPIC, the completed 5791 and a car in good condition. The license you then buy is valid for the length of your stay.
When and where
- Class, online or in person
- Online: any day, at your own pace, on a phone or computer. In person: the dates and the room are confirmed when you book.
- Driving lessons
- You pick the times online. Pickup at home or work in our pickup areas, or start at our Dublin office; we confirm the spot when you book.
Packages and prices
Book a lesson time online, and we'll call or text within 1 business day to confirm your package and payment. Payment plans are available for the full Class D course; call to set one up.
Most booked
24 h online class + 8 h behind the wheel
The full Class D course with the classroom part online and self-paced.
$730
Book 24 h online class + 8 h behind the wheel (Limited Term Course)(opens booking in a new tab)24 h in-person class + 8 h behind the wheel
The full Class D course with the classroom part in person.
$780
Book 24 h in-person class + 8 h behind the wheel (Limited Term Course)(opens booking in a new tab)8 h behind the wheel
8 hours in the car for drivers 18+ who already have some driving experience.
$680
Book 8 h behind the wheel (Limited Term Course)(opens booking in a new tab)24 h online class
State-approved, self-paced online class.
$70
Book 24 h online class (Limited Term Course)(opens booking in a new tab)
Common questions
What documents do I need for a Limited Term license?
Proof of your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number (if assigned), Ohio address and legal presence, such as your passport with visa or immigration documents. You also need the completed, notarized BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit. If you hold a current license from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea or Taiwan, Ohio exempts you from the course and practice hours.
Source: OTSO: Limited Term licenses (opens in a new tab), Ohio BMV: acceptable documents (opens in a new tab). Checked October 1, 2026.
What's in the Class D course?
24 hours of classroom or online instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed instructor. It's the same course for teens, for 18–20 year olds and for Limited Term drivers. On top of the course, Ohio requires 50 hours of practice driving, at least 10 at night, recorded on the BMV 5791 Fifty-Hour Affidavit.
Source: OTSO: parents and teens (opens in a new tab), OTSO: under 21 driver training (opens in a new tab). Checked October 21, 2026.
Is the class online?
Yes. The class is available online and self-paced, and some courses also have an in-person option. All driving lessons are in the car with our instructors.
Do I need my permit with me at driving lessons?
Yes. Ohio's driving school rules say we can't give you a lesson unless you have a valid temporary permit or license with you. Bring the card itself: the Ohio BMV says its Mobile ID doesn't replace it.
Source: Ohio Admin. Code 4501-7-10 (opens in a new tab), Ohio BMV: Mobile ID (opens in a new tab). Checked October 1, 2026.
Are you approved by the state of Ohio?
Yes. The Ohio Department of Public Safety licenses Right Route Driving School for Class D driver training (teens, 18–20 year olds and Limited Term) and for the abbreviated adult course, license 4366. You can find us on the state's lists of approved schools.
Source: Ohio's list of approved schools (opens in a new tab), Ohio's list of abbreviated adult schools (opens in a new tab). Checked October 1, 2026.
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