BMV Reinstatement Program Available until Dec. 31

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Suspended drivers have until Dec. 31 to take advantage of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Reinstatement Relief Program. The Reinstatement Relief Program allows suspended drivers to pay temporarily reduced reinstatement fees and earn reinstatement, as long as all other legal requirements are met.

Don Snemis, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, said the program offers a 50 percent discount on reinstatement fees before July 1, 2013 for operating without insurance. Customers may be responsible for providing proof of insurance, completing a driver safety program, paying court fees, or successfully passing a driver’s license written knowledge exam, driving skills exam or vision screening.

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Check for Excise Tax Eligibility on the BMV Website

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You can check to see if you are eligible for an excise tax refund on the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle’s website.

BMV Commissioner Don Snemis said letters have been sent to those who are eligible but in case you didn’t receive a claim form, access the refund eligibility page at www.myBMV.com. A “Check Your Excise Tax Refund Eligibility” icon can be found on the right side of the page and users will be asked for a Social Security Number or Driver’s License Number in order to check eligibility.

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LaPorte License Branch Damaged by Fire

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A fire seriously damaged the LaPorte License Branch over the weekend.

Don Snemis, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, said the employees at the branch will be conducting transactions in a mobile unit at the site to handle credential and registration renewals only. All other transactions may be conducted at other branches in Michigan City, Valparaiso, South Bend, Walkerton or Knox.

LaPorte residents can complete transactions online at www.mybmv.com or call 1-888-692-6841.