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Registration and Plate Renewal Checklist

Use this before renewing an Ohio vehicle registration or plate sticker at Akron BMV.

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Akron BMV
Ohio Deputy Registrar Agency 7731688 Wolf Ledges Parkway, Akron, OH 44311(330) 434-3134 | Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM, Sat 8 AM-1 PM

Bring these

Bring to renew your sticker

Renewal notice or plate number

Bring the mailed notice, current registration, or your plate number.

Photo ID

Ohio driver license, state ID, or another accepted photo ID.

Proof of Ohio insurance

Bring current insurance for the vehicle.

Payment

Registration fee, deputy registrar fee, local tax, and any added vehicle fees.

Decision point

Check before you leave

E-Check

Summit County vehicles may need a current passing emissions test.

Address

Tell the clerk if your address changed so taxes and records are correct.

At the visit

Simple steps

  1. Check whether the vehicle is due for E-Check.
  2. Bring notice, ID, insurance, and payment.
  3. Confirm address and vehicle details.
  4. Apply the new sticker to the rear plate.

Avoid a return trip

  • Do not wait until the sticker is already expired.
  • Do not forget insurance proof.
  • Do not confuse registration renewal with title work.