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Register
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Pick the course that matches your situation, create your student account, and pay securely online. Most students are enrolled in under five minutes.
How it works
Three Steps to Your Ohio License
A clear online process with straightforward course pricing.
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Get a quick overview of registration, course progress, timing limits, exams, and certificates.
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Complete
Work through it on any device
Work through your hours on your schedule. Ohio course time tracking, the 4-hour daily limit, and required breaks are all handled automatically.
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Finish up
Finish the Course and Complete Your Next Requirements
We process your course completion according to Ohio requirements. Your remaining steps depend on your age and course and may include behind-the-wheel instruction, supervised practice, a permit holding period, or a road test.
Next steps
Getting your Ohio permit and license
Once you complete the course, your next steps depend on your age, course, and license path.
For Drivers Under 18
Complete 24 hours of classroom or online instruction, eight hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night. You must hold your TIPIC for at least six months before taking the driving and skills test.
For Drivers Ages 18–20
Complete 24 hours of classroom or online instruction, eight hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night. Bring the required documentation to your driving and skills test.
For Abbreviated Adult Applicants Age 21 or Older
After completing the four-hour online course, complete either four hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed instructor or 24 hours of driving with a licensed driver age 21 or older. The 24-hour option requires form BMV 5789.
For Limited Term Applicants
Requirements depend on the applicant's age and exemption status. Eligible applicants may need 24 hours of online instruction, eight hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night. Confirm the applicant's requirements with the Ohio BMV.
Pricing
Simple Course Pricing
Choose the Ohio course that fits your licensing needs.
Ohio Teen Driver Education
24-hour course · Ohio DPS-Approved Online Course
$80- 24 hours, the full Ohio requirement
- Free 3-Day Full PrepWizard Trial
- Automatic time and break tracking
- Works on any device
Ohio Abbreviated Adult Driver Education
4-hour abbreviated · Ohio DPS-Approved Online Course
$60- 4-hour abbreviated curriculum
- Required before your road test retake
- Completion processed for Ohio
- Support by phone, email, and chat
Ohio Limited Term Driver Education
24-hour course · For temporary residents
$80- Same 24-hour curriculum as teen course
- For non-permanent U.S. residents
- Works on any device
- Multilingual support available
What's included in every course
Feature
Teen ($80)
Adult ($60)
Limited term ($80)
Course duration
24 hours
4 hours
24 hours
Ohio DPS-Licensed Driver Training School
Yes
Yes
Yes
Free 3-Day Full PrepWizard Trial
Yes
Yes
Yes
Completion processed for Ohio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ohio 4-hour daily limit enforced
Yes
Yes
Yes
Works on any device
Yes
Yes
Yes
Progress saved automatically
Yes
Yes
Yes
Prices shown are one-time fees. BMV permit and license fees are set by the state and paid separately.
Ready to Start Your Ohio Driver Education Course?
Register online and begin the first chapter today.