First 30 days near New Albany

• Several guides put the window at 30 days from establishing residency, such as moving into a home with the intent to stay.
• If your license is valid, or expired under six months, one guide says Ohio usually waives the written and driving tests. You pass a vision screening of 20/40 or better.
• Bring proof of identity, Social Security number, legal presence and two proofs of Ohio residency. You get a temporary paper license, and the card arrives by mail in about 10 business days to two weeks, depending on the source.
• One source says there is no immediate penalty for a late transfer, but you can be ticketed if stopped.

• One guide gives 30 days after establishing residency to title and register your vehicle.

These are our prompts, not researched facts: school enrollment (schools), utility sign-up, health insurance transfer and a nearby hospital.