Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From New Concord

Points stacking up on your Ohio license, a court order sitting on your kitchen table, or a suspension you need to clear before you can drive again - the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path forward. New Concord residents complete it online, submit the certificate to the BMV or Muskingum County court, and get their record situation resolved.

  • State Approved: Administered under Ohio Department of Public Safety and BMV approval per current Ohio BMV requirements.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment or you restart and pay the reinstatement fee again.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately, ready to submit that same day.
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
Course Requirement
Approved
Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
Processing Time
Instant
Hidden Fees
$0.00
Eligibility Check
--

Total one-time price

$76.00
Includes instant email certificate delivery.
Start Course
Secure 256-bit SSL Encrypted Payment

Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account, confirm you hold a valid Ohio license, and upload a government-issued photo ID. The state requires identity verification before you begin. New Concord residents use the same enrollment process as any Ohio driver - no in-person visit required to start.

Work Through the Course Material

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course covers driver attitude, decision-making, and a substantial section on alcohol, drugs, and vehicle operation. A quiz follows each lesson. Your progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out on SR 40 and pick back up later without losing ground.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided 40-question final exam requires a 75% to pass. Complete 8 hours of instruction first. Pass the exam and your BMV Form 5789 Certificate of Completion generates instantly as a PDF. Submit it to the Muskingum County Clerk of Courts or the BMV, depending on your situation.

Get Started Today

Your License Stays in Limbo Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing changes on your record until the certificate lands at the BMV or the Muskingum County Clerk of Courts. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket before you finish could push your total past 12 and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. Ohio also gives you a hard 30-day window from enrollment. Miss it and you start over from scratch.

Get Started

Built Around Current Ohio BMV Requirements

The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course on TrafficSchool.net follows Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and current ODPS guidelines. The curriculum, exam format, mandatory breaks, and certificate form all meet state specifications as of the latest ODPS guidelines. No guessing whether the course counts.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 generates the moment you pass. Accepted by the Ohio BMV for point credit and by Ohio courts for court-ordered completion requirements. Priced at $76.00.

No Classroom Drive

The nearest in-person option from New Concord means a trip toward Zanesville. Complete the same state-approved course online without burning a tank of gas. Course costs $76.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and the course, all lesson quizzes, the state final exam, and your certificate are included. No add-on fees to unlock your own completion record.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from New Concord without scheduling around a classroom. Log in when it works for you, pick up where you left off.

Instant PDF Certificate

BMV Form 5789 downloads immediately after passing the final exam.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions near New Concord require a drive toward Zanesville, fixed scheduling, and waiting for a mailed or handed certificate before you can submit anything.

Fixed Class Schedule

You work around their calendar, not yours, and travel adds time.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Factor in travel, scheduling, and the wait for your certificate - not just the hours in the course itself.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Complete the state-required hours from home, get your certificate the same day you pass the final exam.
In-Person Near New Concord Drive to a Zanesville-area classroom, sit a fixed schedule, then wait for the certificate to be processed and issued.

What You Actually Pay

The online course is a single flat fee. In-person options often add travel costs on top of the course fee.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net One flat fee of $76.00 covers enrollment, all quizzes, the state final exam, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate.
In-Person Classroom Course fee plus fuel or mileage for the round trip from New Concord toward Zanesville, plus any parking or meal costs.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

The course runs in your browser on any device. Log in from your phone sitting in the parking lot of the New Concord Deputy Registrar on Friendship Drive, finish a section, and your progress is already saved on the server when you get home and open your laptop.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop - the course loads in your browser without downloading an app.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    Every completed section saves to the server automatically so nothing gets lost between sessions.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Keep your enrollment date in mind - Ohio requires full completion within 30 days or the course resets.

4.8 / 5 on Trustpilot from 842 reviews

Read more reviews on Trustpilot

About the Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course on this platform meets all current ODPS and BMV requirements under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. The certificate it issues is BMV Form 5789, the official state form.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • Curriculum meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06
  • Issues official BMV Form 5789 certificate
  • Administered under ODPS and BMV oversight
  • Accepted by Ohio courts and the BMV

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

The Adult Remedial Driving Course is for licensed adults 18 and older - not for road test prep or teen driver education.

Questions New Concord Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

Who actually has to take the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course, and what is the difference between a court order and taking it for the 2-point credit?

Five categories of Ohio drivers qualify under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037 and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. First, drivers with 2 to 11 points who want to bank a 2-point credit before the next ticket pushes them over the limit. Second, drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension. Third, drivers with a court order requiring the remedial program - in that case, no 2-point credit applies, the course satisfies the court requirement only. Fourth, drivers 19 or older with a juvenile suspension from before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI or OVUAC suspension. If you received a court order from Muskingum County, bring your paperwork when you enroll so you submit the certificate to the right place.

Does completing the course actually remove points from my Ohio driving record?

No. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove existing points from your record. Only an Ohio court can order point removal. What the course does, under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, is apply a 2-point credit to your record - think of it as a two-point cushion that reduces your effective point total. If you are sitting at 8 points and you complete the course, your effective total drops to 6. The underlying violations and their original points stay on the record. The credit is valid for three years, you can use it once every three years, and a maximum of five times in a lifetime. Check your current point total at the Ohio BMV before enrolling so you know exactly where you stand.

What happens if I do not finish the course within 30 days of enrolling?

Ohio requires completion of the Adult Remedial Driving Course within 30 days of enrollment, per current ODPS guidelines under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that window and the state requires you to pay a reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning - your previous progress does not carry forward. For drivers with a suspended license, that also means your license stays suspended longer. For drivers working toward a 2-point credit, it means more time exposed to the risk of another ticket pushing you past 12 points. Mark your enrollment date on your calendar the day you sign up. The New Concord Deputy Registrar on Friendship Drive can confirm your current record status if you need it before restarting.

How fast do I get my certificate after passing the final exam, and where do I send it?

The certificate generates as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam - BMV Form 5789, the official Ohio completion form. You do not wait for anything to be mailed. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. The nearest full-service BMV Deputy Registrar for New Concord residents is in Zanesville, roughly 12 miles west on US-40. For a court-ordered case, submit it to the Muskingum County Clerk of Courts at 401 Main Street in Zanesville. For a suspension reinstatement, the certificate goes to the BMV along with any other reinstatement documents they require. Confirm current submission requirements directly with the BMV or the Clerk of Courts before you submit, as processing steps can change.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions and requires a 75% to pass. Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 allows two attempts, but only one attempt per calendar day - so if you fail on a Tuesday, your second attempt cannot happen until Wednesday. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely. You start over from the first lesson, and the 30-day completion clock becomes a real concern at that point. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure the material is solid before you sit the final. Rushing into the exam before you are ready is the main reason people end up restarting. Give yourself enough days in the 30-day window to attempt the exam twice if needed.

Is there still an in-person classroom option near New Concord, and is it worth the trip?

In-person classroom sessions for the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course do exist in Ohio, but none operate in New Concord itself. The closest options for Muskingum County residents typically require a drive toward Zanesville or beyond. That means scheduling around a fixed class date, making the round trip on US-40, and then waiting for a physical certificate to be issued before you can submit anything to the BMV or the Muskingum County Clerk of Courts. The online course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, covers the identical state-required curriculum under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06, issues the same BMV Form 5789 certificate instantly, and costs the same or less. For most New Concord drivers, the online option resolves the requirement faster with no travel involved.

See where Traffic School works