Handle Your Ohio Driving Record Requirement From Putnam Today

Your points are stacking up, your license is suspended, or a court handed you a requirement. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path to a 2-point credit, a 12-point suspension reinstatement, or satisfying a court order. Putnam County drivers complete it online, get the certificate the same day, and submit it to the BMV or Clerk of Courts that week.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized reasons.
  • No Scheduling Wait: Start today and work through the 8-hour course on your own schedule, no classroom seat to reserve in Putnam County.
  • Instant Certificate: You get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF the moment you pass, ready to submit to the BMV or your court that same day.
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account, confirm you are an eligible Ohio driver age 18 or older, and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. The state requires identity verification before you begin any coursework, so have your Ohio license or state ID ready when you sit down to register.

Complete the Course Lessons

Work through text and image-based interactive lessons covering driver attitude, alcohol and drug material, and Ohio traffic law. A quiz follows each lesson and you must pass it to advance. Your progress saves automatically after every section, so you can log out and pick back up without losing ground.

Pass the Final Exam and Get Your Certificate

Score 75% or higher on the 40-question state-provided final exam within 8 hours of enrollment. Pass and you immediately download BMV Form 5789. Submit it to the Putnam County Clerk of Courts or the nearest BMV to close your requirement and protect your driving privileges.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For suspension and court-ordered cases, nothing moves until the certificate lands at the right office. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket before you finish can push your record past 12 points and trigger a suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The state also gives you a hard 30-day window from enrollment. Miss it and you pay a reinstatement fee and start the course over from scratch.

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Approved by Ohio, Recognized by Putnam County Courts

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course meets every requirement set by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles under current Ohio BMV requirements and Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is accepted by the Ohio BMV and Ohio courts for all five state-recognized reasons, including 2-point credit and 12-point suspension reinstatement. Priced at $76.00.

No Classroom, No Drive

The nearest in-person option from Putnam County is a real drive. Complete the same state-approved curriculum online for $76.00 without burning a tank of gas.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and that covers the full course, all lesson quizzes with unlimited retakes, and your instant digital certificate once you pass the final exam.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Putnam County on any device, start any day, no seat reservation required.

Start Date

Enroll today and begin immediately, no waiting for a scheduled class session.

In-Person Classroom

Classroom sessions require travel from Putnam County, advance scheduling, and a full day blocked out on your calendar.

Travel Required

Putnam County has no local classroom option; expect a drive to a regional provider.

How Long This Actually Takes

The state mandates 8 hours of instruction. Here is what that looks like online versus trying to find a classroom near Putnam.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online via TrafficSchool.net Start the same day you enroll, work through 8 hours across multiple sessions within the 30-day window, no commute from Putnam required.
In-Person Classroom Find an available session, drive out of Putnam County, and block an entire day for a single scheduled class meeting.

What You Actually Pay

The online course costs less than a classroom and saves you the fuel and time of driving out of Putnam County.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online via TrafficSchool.net Flat rate of $76.00 covers the full course, all quizzes, and your instant BMV Form 5789 certificate on passing.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees typically run higher than $76.00, and you add fuel costs driving out of Putnam County to attend.

Finish From Anywhere in Putnam County

The course runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Sitting at home off State Route 224, on a lunch break in Ottawa, or at the kitchen table after the kids are in bed, your progress saves automatically after every section so you never lose ground between sessions.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or desktop browser all work. No app download required to access your course lessons.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each completed section, so logging out never costs you finished work.

  • 30-Day Reminders

    The system tracks your enrollment date so you stay aware of the state-mandated 30-day completion window.

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About the Course Provider

TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com

TrafficSchool.net is operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, a state-approved Ohio driver training school. The Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course delivered here meets all current Ohio BMV requirements and is administered under the oversight of the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

  • Ohio Department of Public Safety approved
  • Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 compliant
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued
  • Identity verification required at enrollment
  • State-mandated curriculum and exam standards met

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Questions Putnam County Drivers Ask Before Enrolling

Who actually has to take the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course?

Five groups 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 a license suspended for hitting 12 or more points in a two-year period. Third, drivers with a court order requiring the remedial program. Fourth, drivers age 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension that happened before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related OVI or OVUAC suspension. Court-ordered drivers do not receive a 2-point credit; the course satisfies the court requirement only. Putnam County residents can confirm their specific reason with the Putnam County Clerk of Courts in Ottawa before enrolling.

What does the 2-point credit actually do for my Ohio driving record?

The 2-point credit does not erase existing points or remove violations from your record. Only an Ohio court can do that. What the credit does is subtract 2 points from your current total, giving you a cushion before the next ticket pushes you toward a 12-point suspension under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037. The credit is valid for three years from the date the BMV processes your certificate. You can use it once every three years and a maximum of five times in your lifetime. Drivers with 2 to 11 points on their record are eligible. After you pass the course, submit BMV Form 5789 to the nearest BMV office serving Putnam County to apply the credit to your record.

What happens if I do not finish within the 30-day window?

The state requires you to complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course within 30 days of enrollment, per Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. Miss that window and your enrollment expires. You pay the reinstatement fee and start the entire course over from the beginning. Your previous progress does not carry forward. For drivers on a court deadline or trying to reinstate a suspended license, an expired enrollment means your license stays suspended and your court requirement stays open longer. The practical move is to start the course the same week you enroll and work through it in a few sessions rather than waiting until day 28. Putnam County drivers with a court order should check their hearing date against the 30-day clock before enrolling.

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

You get BMV Form 5789 as an instant digital PDF the moment you pass the final exam. There is no waiting period and no mailing delay. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. The nearest BMV branch serving Putnam County residents is in Ottawa, roughly 2 miles from the center of town at the Putnam County Deputy Registrar. For a court-ordered case, submit the certificate directly to the court that issued the order, which for most Putnam County residents is the Putnam County Clerk of Courts on North Oak Street in Ottawa. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the BMV processes the 2-point credit after receiving the completed Form 5789 from the driver.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions provided by the state. You get two attempts total, but only one attempt per calendar day, per current Ohio BMV requirements. Fail the first attempt on a Monday and you cannot try again until Tuesday. Pass on the second attempt and you get your certificate immediately. Fail both attempts and the course resets entirely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day completion window restarts from that point. The lesson quizzes throughout the course have unlimited free retakes, so use those to make sure the material sticks before you sit down for the final. Putnam County drivers who reset should re-enroll promptly to stay ahead of any court or BMV deadline.

Does finishing the course remove points from my Ohio driving record?

No. Completing the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course does not remove points or erase violations from your record. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, only an Ohio court has the authority to remove points. What the course does for eligible drivers is apply a 2-point credit, which reduces your current point total by two points and creates a buffer before the next ticket triggers a 12-point suspension. For drivers reinstating a suspended license or satisfying a court order, the course fulfills the reinstatement or compliance requirement but does not wipe the underlying record. Submit BMV Form 5789 to the Putnam County Deputy Registrar or the Ottawa BMV office after passing, and the credit or reinstatement processes from there per current ODPS guidelines.

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