Ohio Legislator Wants BMV Late License Fee Eliminated And Refunds Offered

Ohio State Representative Stephen Dyer proposes directing the BMV Registrar to offer a refund for everyone who paid the late fee. State Representative Stephen Dyer (D-Green) has cosponsored legislation by Rep. Debbie Newcomb (D-Conneaut) to repeal the $20 late fee imposed last year for late Bureau of Motor Vehicle registrations and renewals.

“I’ve spoken to many of my constituents, and all this late fee is causing is complaints,” Rep. Dyer said. “The fee comes as just another expense in a tough economy, and families trying to make ends meet shouldn’t have to be shouldered with another burden. By simply submitting a receipt, this legislation will also refund those who the fee has already affected.”

The State Of Ohio took in more than 6.5million the first three months the new fee went into effect. Using that formula, now nine months later would possibly add up to more that 19million dollars in late fees. Read More