BMV Extends Hours for Primary Election Day

Posted on May 3, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will be holding extended hours of operation next week in order to issue ID cards and driver’s licenses which will be required at polling places on Primary Election Day. Offices will be open 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, May 7th and from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8th.

As required by state law, branches will only process new, amended or replacement ID cards, driver’s licenses and learner permits. Customers who are required to take knowledge or driving skills exam to obtain or renew a license may choose to apply for a free ID card to use for voting purposes.

The Indiana BMV provides free, state-issued ID cards for voting purposes to any unlicensed Hoosier who is a U.S. citizen. To receive one, individuals must be able to provide proper documentation and be at least 18-years-old on or before the next general or municipal election.

BMV officials report that individuals who hold a driver’s license or ID card that expired after the last general election may still use that card as identification for voting purposes. They say that it is also acceptable to utilize the paper interim credential that is issued at the license branch at the time of a transaction or after a customer has completed an internet credential transaction.

The documents that are required in order to obtain a new state ID card or driver’s license can be found below:

• Proof of identity document, such as a birth certificate or passport
• Proof of Social Security document, such as a W-2, pay stub or Social Security Card
• Proof of lawful status, such as a birth certificate or passport
• Two documents that show proof of residency, such as voter registration card, utility bill or bank statement

BMV Branches to Close for Holidays

Posted on December 21, 2017
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI

If you need to conduct business at your local BMV branch, you may want to get it done as soon as possible as the branches will be open limited hours between today and Tuesday, Jan. 2.

All branches of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed Saturday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 26. Branches will open again on Wednesday, Dec. 27, but will close again on Saturday, Dec. 30 and will reopen on Tuesday, Jan 2.

For a complete list of branch locations and hours, or to complete an online transaction, visit mybmv.com.

9/2-4/2017 BMV Announces Labor Day Closure

Posted on August 28, 2017

Author Anita Goodan, WKVI 

The Labor Day holiday will create a change in hours at all Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle branches. All branches will be closed Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4.

The La Porte, Plymouth, Walkerton, and Winamac branches will open on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 8:30 a.m. local time while the Knox branch will open again on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

For online assistance, visit mybmv.com.

BMV Branches to Close During Memorial Day Observance

Posted on May 19, 2017
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI

All branches of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Branches will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, May 30. The Knox branch is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT while the Winamac and Walkerton branches are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The La Porte branch is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. CT.

For online assistance, visit www.myBMV.com.

11/7 & 8/2016 BMV Changes Hours to Accommodate Voters in Need of an ID

Posted on October 31, 2016
Author Tyler Maffitt

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be extending their hours early next week to allow residents a chance to receive identification that can be used at the polling place.

According to Commissioner Kent Abernathy, BMV license branch hours will be extended on Monday, November 7th and Tuesday, November 8th. Those branches will process new, amended, or replacement ID cards and driver’s licenses.

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles provides free, state-issued ID cards for use before casting a ballot to any unlicensed Hoosier. That is assuming they are a U.S. citizen and can provide proper documentation. In addition, those receiving an ID card must be at least 18 years of age before the next General or Municipal Election.

On November 7th, BMV license branches will be open from 8:30 a.m. and will close later than usual at 8:00 p.m. local time.

On Election Day will see hours extended from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to ensure anyone who wants to cast a ballot can retrieve a proper identification before doing so.

BMV Amends Hours to Accommodate Elections

October 27, 2015AuthorMary Perren, WKVI 

 

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branches will adjust their hours next Monday and Tuesday in order to accommodate prospective voters. They will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2 and from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. During those times license branches will only process new, amended or replacement ID card and driver’s license or learner permit applications. New driver’s licenses and learner permits will only be processed if the customer has already completed the required testing.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles provides free, state-issued ID cards for voting purposes to any unlicensed Hoosier who is a United States citizen if he or she can provide proper documents and will be at least 18 on or before the date of the next General Election.

Acceptable documents include a proof of identity document like a birth certificate or passport; a proof of Social Security document such as a Social Security card, pay stub that contains the full Social Security number or W-2 form; proof of lawful status, such as a birth certificate or passport; and two documents to show proof of residency, including a voter registration card, utility bill or bank statement.

More information and a complete list of acceptable documents can be found online at www.myBMV.com.

Motor Driven Cycle Laws Take Effect Soon

Published: December 31, 2014
By: Tyler Maffitt, WKVI

New laws for mopeds and scooters will take effect on January 1st in Indiana.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says the legislation for Motor Driven Cycles, as they’re called, requires owners to obtain a license endorsement and register the vehicles.

According to a press release, two different classes of license can be obtained to be in compliance when operating the devices.

Deputy Commissioner of Communications Josh Gillespie says the law requires registering the vehicle, and that can make things easier for both law enforcement and the vehicle owner.

“Part of the reason that this law exists is because there has been, especially with these vehicles, a rash of stolen vehicles over the years, and it’s made it very difficult for police and other law enforcement to track these vehicles down,” says Gillespie.

The legislation, House Bill 1342, was signed into law by Governor Mike Pence this year after slim approval in the state Senate.

Individuals who are 15-years of age or older, do not already have a valid state driver’s license, and who intend to drive on public roads are eligible to obtain a Class B endorsement.

After one of the problems received debate in Indianapolis, Gillespie says the law still allows people with suspended licenses to get around.

“You don’t necessarily need to have a valid driver’s license or a valid learner’s permit. Now it is a requirement to have those to drive them, but you can also have a valid identification card with a Motor Driven Cycle Endorsement,” says Gillespie.

Because BMV branches will be closed on New Year’s Day, MDC owners can begin registering their scooter or moped on Friday.

Some MDC drivers may need time to register their device, so the Indiana State Police will limit enforcement to warnings throughout January.

Traffic tickets will be issued in February.

BMV Mails Excise Tax Refund Notices

Published: October 9, 2014
By: Mary Perren, WKVI

Some Hoosiers who have registered vehicles with the state will be getting excise tax refund notices in the mail from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles within the next 30 days. The refunds date back to 2004 and are estimated at $29 million plus interest.

About 180,000 Hoosiers are entitled to refunds. That number represents 3.5 percent of those who registered vehicles over the past decade. BMV Commissioner Don Snemis says the agency will use all reasonable measures to locate everyone entitled to a refund, including follow-up mailings and the use of a national database to locate individuals who may no longer live in the state. He says the BMV is also developing a website to allow anyone entitled to a refund to print a claim form. The agency will also work with the attorney general’s office and turn a list of those entitled to refunds over to the Indiana Unclaimed Property program.

Snemis adds the BMV has also reorganized responsibilities for monitoring and supervising tax and fee collections and making sure they are consistent with state law.