Handle Your Ohio Driving Record From Washington County Today

Points stacked up, a court sent you here, or your license is already suspended. Whatever put you on this page, the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course is the state-recognized path forward. Washington County drivers complete it online, get the certificate the same day they pass, and submit it to the BMV or Clerk of Courts without scheduling anything weeks out.

  • State Approved: Approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety under Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 for all five recognized reasons.
  • 30-Day Window: Ohio requires completion within 30 days of enrollment. Log in around your schedule and finish before the deadline.
  • Instant Certificate: Pass the final exam and you get BMV Form 5789 as a digital PDF immediately. Submit it to the BMV or court that week.
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Adult 4-hour Abbreviated Course
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$76.00
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Three Steps and You're Done

Enroll and Verify Your Identity

Create your account and upload a valid government-issued photo ID. Ohio requires identity verification before you start. Washington County residents use the same enrollment process as any Ohio driver. Takes a few minutes to get cleared and into the first lesson.

Work Through the Course

The lessons cover 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. Ohio requires a 10-minute break after every two consecutive hours of instruction, and that break time does not count toward your total.

Pass the Final and Get Your Certificate

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% to pass. Complete 8 hours of instruction, pass the exam, and your BMV Form 5789 certificate downloads instantly. Submit it to the Washington County Deputy Registrar or the court that ordered the course.

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Your License Stays Suspended Until This Is Done

For anyone reinstating after a 12-point suspension or an under-21 alcohol-related offense, the clock is running. The court requirement stays open until the certificate lands with the right office. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, one more ticket can push a record past 12 points and trigger a suspension. Ohio gives you 30 days from enrollment to finish. Starting now keeps your options open.

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Built Around Current Ohio BMV Requirements

As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course must meet the curriculum and timing rules in Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06. This course is built to those specs. The certificate you receive is BMV Form 5789, the document the BMV and Ohio courts actually accept.

Last updated: 2025
State-Recognized Certificate

BMV Form 5789 is the official certificate. The Washington County Deputy Registrar and the Clerk of Courts both accept it. Price: $76.00.

No Classroom Travel

The nearest BMV location serving Washington County is in Marietta. Skip the drive and complete every lesson from any device at home. Price: $76.00.

One Flat Price

Pay $76.00 and get access to the full course, all lesson quizzes with unlimited free retakes, and your instant certificate on passing.

Online Course

Complete the Ohio Adult Remedial Driving Course from Washington County without driving to a classroom or waiting for a scheduled session to open.

Log In Anytime

Progress saves automatically. Return the next day and pick up exactly where you stopped.

In-Person Classroom

Traditional classroom sessions require travel, a fixed schedule, and availability in or near Washington County, which is limited.

Fixed Schedule Required

You attend when the class runs, not when your schedule opens up.

How Long Does Each Option Actually Take?

Factor in travel, scheduling, and seat time before you decide.

Method
Estimated Time to Certificate
Online Start the same day you enroll. No drive to Marietta or anywhere else. Log in and out around work and family on your own time.
In-Person Find an available session, drive to the classroom location, and sit through the full block on someone else's schedule.

What You Actually Pay

The online course costs less and skips the fuel and time cost of driving to a classroom.

Method
Realistic Total Cost
Online at TrafficSchool.net $76.00 flat. Includes all lessons, quizzes, and your instant BMV Form 5789 certificate on the day you pass.
In-Person Classroom Classroom fees vary and do not include the cost of driving to and from the session location near Washington County.

Finish From Any Device You Own

The course runs on phones, tablets, and computers. Washington County has stretches with spotty connectivity, so the ability to log in from wherever you have a signal matters. Progress saves on the server after every section. Close the browser and come back later without losing anything.

  • Any Device

    Phone, tablet, or laptop all work. No app download required to access the full course.

  • Auto-Saved Progress

    The server saves your place after each section. Log out and return without starting over.

  • 30-Day Reminder

    Ohio's 30-day window is firm. Keep the deadline visible so you finish before the state requires a full restart.

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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 the curriculum requirements in Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 and is recognized by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

  • State-approved Ohio driver training school
  • ODPS and BMV recognized curriculum
  • BMV Form 5789 certificate issued on completion
  • Meets Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 standards
  • Accepted by Ohio courts and Deputy Registrars

Need a Different Ohio Driver Course?

This page covers the Adult Remedial Driving Course only. Other Ohio-approved courses are available for different situations.

Questions Washington County 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 a point credit?

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 a 2-point credit applied to their record. Second, drivers reinstating after a 12-point suspension. Third, anyone a court has directly ordered to complete the remedial program. Fourth, drivers 19 or older reinstating due to a juvenile suspension that happened before age 18. Fifth, drivers under 21 reinstating after an alcohol-related suspension. The court-ordered group does not receive a 2-point credit. The credit only applies to voluntary enrollment. Washington County drivers in any of these situations can enroll through TrafficSchool.net today.

What does the 2-point credit actually do for my driving record, and how often can I use it?

The 2-point credit does not remove existing points or erase violations from your record. Only an Ohio court can do that. What the credit does is create a cushion. Under Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, the BMV applies a 2-point reduction to your current point total after you submit BMV Form 5789. That cushion can be the difference between staying licensed and hitting 12 points on the next ticket. The credit stays valid for three years, you can only earn one credit per three-year period, and Ohio caps lifetime use at five times. Washington County drivers can submit the certificate to the Deputy Registrar on South Second Street in Marietta after passing.

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

Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 sets a firm 30-day completion window from the date you enroll. Miss that deadline 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 over. For drivers already dealing with a suspended license, that means more time off the road and additional cost. For drivers banking a 2-point credit, it means more exposure to a suspension if another ticket lands before you finish. The fix is simple: enroll when you are ready to work through the material and treat the 30-day mark as a hard deadline. Washington County drivers can start today at TrafficSchool.net.

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

Pass the final exam and BMV Form 5789 downloads as a digital PDF immediately. There is no waiting period and no mailing delay. For a 2-point credit, submit the certificate to the Ohio BMV. Washington County drivers can take it in person to the Deputy Registrar office on South Second Street in Marietta, or mail it directly to the BMV. For a court-ordered case, submit it to the court that issued the order, which for Washington County residents is typically the Washington County Clerk of Courts on Putnam Street in Marietta, roughly two miles from the Deputy Registrar. As of the latest ODPS guidelines, the certificate is the only document required to close out the course requirement.

What happens if I fail the final exam?

The state-provided final exam is 40 multiple-choice questions and you need a 75% to pass. Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 allows two attempts, but only one attempt per calendar day. Fail the first try and you come back the next day for the second. Fail both attempts and the course resets completely. You start over from lesson one, and the 30-day window restarts from that point. The lesson quizzes that come before the final have unlimited free retakes, so use them. Work through the driver attitude material and the alcohol and drug sections carefully because those two areas together make up at least half the course content by state requirement. Washington County drivers can re-enroll at TrafficSchool.net if a reset is needed.

Is an in-person classroom still an option in Washington County, and why do most drivers here take it online?

In-person classroom sessions exist in Ohio but scheduled availability near Washington County is limited. Marietta is not a major metro area, and finding a classroom session that fits a working adult's schedule takes real effort. The online course through TrafficSchool.net, operated by OnlineTrafficEducation.com, is a state-approved Ohio driver training school that meets the same Ohio Administrative Code 4501-8-06 curriculum requirements as any classroom. You get the same BMV Form 5789 certificate either way. The practical difference is that the online version starts the day you enroll, saves progress automatically, and does not require a drive on Route 7 or anywhere else to sit in a room. For most Washington County drivers juggling work and family, that matters.

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