Today is Election Day and voters need to have a valid ID in order to cast a ballot.
Continue readingAll BMV Branches to Open in November
All branches of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) are anticipated to be open under regular operations in November.
Continue readingBMV Extends Hours for Primary Election Day
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. Continue reading
Time is Running out to Register to Vote in the Primary Election
Those hoping to have a say in the May primary election must register by Monday, April 9th!
The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office issued a reminder stating that in order to be eligible to vote, you must be a citizen of the United States who is at least 18-years-old on the day of the next general, municipal or special election. Continue reading
BMV Branches to Close for Holidays
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.
BMV Closures in November
If you have any business to conduct at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles during the month of November you’ll want to tend to that as soon as possible. BMV locations will be closed intermittently for the remainder of the month.
This Friday and Saturday, all locations will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day. Later in the month, all branches will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November, 23rd and the following day for Lincoln’s birthday. Continue reading
Indiana BMV Branches to Close for Memorial Day Holiday
Any transactions that require a visit to a Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch need to be done before the Memorial Day weekend.
All BMV branches will be closed from Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.
BMV Continues Overcharge Refund Efforts
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is making progress when it comes to refunding Hoosiers they’ve overcharged.
Hoosiers Can Weigh In on License Plate Designs
Hoosier drivers will have new state-issued license plates in 2017, and they can have a say now in which of three designs will be chosen. Continue reading
BMV Branches to Extend Hours for Primary Elections
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is extending its hours on Monday and Tuesday, to help voters get the identification cards they need to cast their ballots. BMV license branches will be open Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, Election Day, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Continue reading
BMV Announces Labor Day Closure
If you have business with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, keep in mind they will be closed for a couple of days in observance of Labor Day. Continue reading
Organ & Tissue Donations Needed Daily
There are more than 100,000 people in the United States alone waiting for an organ transplant. There are even more than that awaiting donated tissue. There are more than 6,000 lives lost annually waiting for a transplants due to the lack of tissue and organ donations. Donate Life Indiana, formerly known as the Indiana Donation Alliance Foundation, has been working for nearly 20 years to educate Hoosiers on the benefits of being an organ donor. Continue reading
Some BMV Branches to Changes Hours for Primary Elections
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be changing their hours slightly, next week.
According to BMV Commissioner Kent Abernathy, branches located in counties with elections in May will extend their hours on Monday and Tuesday. The extended hours will allow the BMV to issue driver’s licenses and state ID cards that can be used for identification at polling sites.
Many Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday
If you have business to conduct with a government body tomorrow, you may want to phone first. Starke, Pulaski and Marshall County government offices are all closed in observance of Good Friday. Indiana is one of 13 states that give employees the day off. BMV offices that are normally open on Fridays will be closed. Normal business hours will resume on Saturday. Mail will be delivered on Friday, and federal government offices will be open.
Starke County Prosecutor Reminding Residents of Motor Driven Cycle Changes
The Starke County Prosecutor’s Office is reminding residents of a law change that went into effect on January 1st of this year.
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New Year’s Closings
BMV license branches will be closed on Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Continue reading
Motor Driven Cycle Laws Take Effect Soon
New laws for mopeds and scooters will take effect on January 1st in Indiana.
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BMV Reinstatement Relief Program Set to Expire
Hoosiers with suspended drivers licenses have one more day to take advantage of the BMV’s Reinstatement Relief Program. It offers a 50 percent discount to those who qualify on reinstatement fees obtained before July 1, 2013 for operating a vehicle without insurance. The program began in July of 2014, and more than 14,300 customers have paid back more than $3.1 million in reinstatement fees since. Customers may login or create a myBMV.com account to check their eligibility. Reinstatement fees cannot be paid at license branches. Continue reading
BMV Announces Holiday Hours
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced closures for the holiday season. Branches will not be open Thursday, Dec. 25 or Friday, Dec. 26. On Saturday Dec. 27 license branches resume normal business hours. Continue reading
New Moped Laws in Effect Jan. 1
Indiana’s new moped laws will take effect in January. They will be split into two classifications both of which must be registered with the BMV.
Class A Motor Driven Cycles will include all mopeds and scooters with an engine size of 50cc or larger. They must be insured. The operator must be a licensed driver with a motorcycle endorsement and must wear a helmet until age 18.
