Official Ohio deputy registrar · Agency 7731 · 688 Wolf Ledges Parkway, Akron
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Everything the Akron BMV handles, grouped the way most people look for it. Titles route to the County Clerk of Courts.
Registration & plates
Driver license & ID
Titles (route to the Clerk)
Titles are issued by the County Clerk of Courts, not the BMV.
Plan your visit
Before you come
What to bring
Showing up with the right paperwork is the difference between one trip and two. The documents you need depend on the transaction.
Plate or registration renewal
- Your renewal notice or current registration
- Proof of insurance
- Acceptable payment for fees due
Driver license or state ID renewal
- Verification of your identity
- Verification of your Ohio address
- First-time issuance needs full identity documents
REAL ID
- Proof of full legal name and date of birth
- Proof of legal presence and Social Security number
- Two proofs of Ohio address from different sources
Title work
- Title and any lien release
- Title at the County Clerk of Courts first
- Then register and get plates here
A note on titles: In Ohio, vehicle titles are issued by the County Clerk of Courts, not the BMV. The Akron BMV handles registration, plates, and driver license or ID. You title a vehicle at the Summit County Clerk of Courts, then register it (plates and sticker) here. See title transfer for the full process.
What it costs
Common fees
Ohio BMV fees are set by the state, and several changed at the start of 2026. Because fees change, always confirm the current amount before you visit.
| Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger vehicle annual registration | $36.00 plus fees and tax |
| Deputy registrar service fee (1-year renewal) | $8.00 |
| Plate or registration transfer | $9.00 |
| Notary | up to $5.00 |
| Out-of-state VIN inspection | $8.00 |
Passenger registration also adds the deputy registrar service fee and local permissive tax. See the full, organized tables on our fees page, and always verify current fees on bmv.ohio.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
No. There are several deputy registrar agencies in the Akron area. We are the deputy registrar at 688 Wolf Ledges Parkway (Agency 7731), operated by NOADA. A different registrar operates at 1030 E. Tallmadge Avenue. Make sure you have the right address before you head out.
No. In Ohio, titles are issued by the County Clerk of Courts. For a Summit County title you go to the Clerk of Courts title office, then you bring the title here to register the vehicle and get plates. See title transfer for the step-by-step.
No appointment is required. The Akron BMV serves walk-ins. To minimize your wait, use Get in Line Online to hold your spot before you arrive.
Many passenger registrations can be renewed online through the Ohio BMV. In-person is the way to go for transactions that need document verification, plate changes, or anything online renewal will not allow. Our vehicle registration renewal page explains which path fits.
Proof of your full legal name and date of birth, proof of legal presence, your Social Security number, and two proofs of Ohio address from different sources (plus name-change documents if your name differs from your birth certificate or passport). Details on REAL ID in Ohio.
There is a free on-site lot with accessible spaces near the entrance. See hours, location and directions for the map and transit options.