moving to cleveland need help with licence (Florida: apartment, lease)

[ranu]

hi, i will be moving to cleveland in 3 months time from florida, i have a valid drivers licence issued by state DMV , i wanted to know that will i b able to drive once in cleveland or will hv to appear for the written test or what are the documents that are required to get the car or thing rolling
plz help

[Peregrine]

Yes, you can drive in Cleveland.
Your Florida license is valid in every state in the USA and in all US territories.


ODPS | BMV | New Ohio Resident Information

Once you are an Ohio resident, you need to become an official Ohio driver as soon as possible. You are considered an Ohio resident once you: take a job, sign a lease, buy a home, register to vote, or enroll children in school.

Obtain a copy of the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws. This booklet is available for download or ordering. You can also get the Digest at your local license agency. Look in the Yellow Pages under "License Services" for the license agency nearest you. (Yellow pages? Really? You are on the website, you can't provide a link??? Come on BMV...)

All of the information you need to study for an Ohio driver license test is in this booklet.

After you've studied the Digest, go to the nearest Driver Examination Station for a knowledge test and vision screening. No appointment is necessary, but check the days and hours of operation for the exam station nearest to you.

The driving test is usually (always) waived for new residents who have a valid out-of-state license. The examiner may require one for someone who may need a license restriction.

Additionally, you will be required to show proof of full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, proof of legal presence (U.S. Birth Certificate, valid U.S. Passport/Passport Card, Naturalization Papers, USCIS documents), and proof of residency. Please refer to the acceptable identification document list.

[ranu]

thnx a lot...the information will b really helpful.

[RatKing216]

Originally Posted by Peregrine

After you've studied the Digest, go to the nearest Driver Examination Station for a knowledge test and vision screening. No appointment is necessary, but check the days and hours of operation for the exam station nearest to you.

The driving test is usually (always) waived for new residents who have a valid out-of-state license. The examiner may require one for someone who may need a license restriction.

Additionally, you will be required to show proof of full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, proof of legal presence (U.S. Birth Certificate, valid U.S. Passport/Passport Card, Naturalization Papers, USCIS documents), and proof of residency. Please refer to the acceptable identification document list.

Are you saying that even though I have a valid Wisconsin Drivers License (that I took and passed the written and behind the wheel tests for), I will have to take ANOTHER written test!!?!! Also, when I get to Ohio, am I eligible to get a State Drivers License the minute that I sign a lease to an apartment if I bring a copy of my lease to the BMV?