The Indiana BMV Bureau of Motor Vehicles is responsible for vehicle registration, driver’s licensing, and record keeping for Indiana residents. Here is an overview of key services:
Forms
The Indiana BMV provides forms for license and registration needs, including:
- Driver’s License or ID Card Application (IN BMV 1)
- Title Application (IN BMV 37)
- Registration Renewal (IN BMV-8)
- Self-Certification Medical Report (IN BMV 2787)
Download official BMV forms from myBMV.com to ensure accuracy.
Registration Renewal Indiana BMV Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle registrations must be renewed every 1 or 2 years in Indiana. Renewal notices are mailed approximately 60 days prior to expiration.
Registrations can be renewed online, by mail, at BMV branches, or at kiosks. Have your confirmation number, insurance, and current mileage handy.
Appointment Scheduling
The BMV offers appointments for select services like driving exams, reinstatements, and hazardous materials licensing.
Book appointments online in advance to save time. Be sure to verify what documents to bring. Appointments are limited.
Driver Exam Stations
There are over 130 BMV branches statewide that conduct knowledge exams and driving tests. Both are offered on a walk-in basis during testing hours.
Study the driver’s manual and bring required documents. Testing is not offered at every branch, so verify exam services before visiting.
2024 Indiana Driver’s Manual
The 2024 Indiana Driver’s Manual covers laws, road signs, safe driving tips, and licensing info.
Read the manual carefully before testing for your learner’s permit or license. Keep it as a reference on IN road rules and driving skills.
License Renewal Indiana BMV Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Indiana driver’s licenses are valid for 6 years and expire on your birthday. The BMV will mail a renewal notice approximately 60 days before expiration.
Licenses can be renewed up to 18 months prior to expiration online, by mail, or in person. Provide updated identity documentation.
License Plates
All vehicles in Indiana must display front and back license plates. Standard plates have a blue header with numbers/letters on a white background.
To get plates, provide proof of ownership and insurance to the BMV. Personalized or specialty plates can be ordered online for added fees.
Contact BMV
Find contact information for your local BMV branch office on their website. You can also call the BMV Contact Center at (888) 692-6841.
BMV office hours vary, but are typically 8:30 AM – 4 PM on weekdays. Many branches also open for limited Saturday hours from 8 AM – 12 PM.
5 Key Indiana BMV Questions
1. How do I transfer my out-of-state license to Indiana?
Apply for an IN license within 60 days of moving by providing required docs like your old license, proof of identity, and residency.
2. Does IN require an emissions or smog test during registration?
No, Indiana does not require any emissions testing for vehicle registration renewal.
3. What is the penalty for late registration renewal?
Registrations renewed after expiration incur a $15 late fee plus $30 for each month you are late.
4. Can I hold both an IN driver’s license and ID card?
No, you can only hold one or the other – either a license or a state ID card.
5. How much are replacement license plates?
It costs $14 for one replacement plate or $28 total for two lost, stolen, or damaged plates.
