4501.31 Display of social security number on licenses. - Ohio Statutes

4501.31 Display of social security number on licenses.

(A) No driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, and identification card issued by the registrar of motor vehicles or a deputy registrar on or after the effective date of this amendment shall display the social security number of the person to whom the license, permit, or card is issued unless the person to whom the license, permit, or card is to be issued specifically requests that the person’s social security number be displayed on the license, permit, or card. If federal law requires the person’s social security number to be displayed on the license, permit, or card, the social security number shall be displayed on the license, permit, or card notwithstanding this division.

(B) For purposes of compliance with subparagraph (b)(1)(B) of Section656 Public Law No. 104-208 , as statutorily noted under 5 U.S.C.A. 301, the registrar shall do both of the following:

(1) Require every applicant for a driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, commercial driver’s license, or identification card to submit the applicant’s social security number, if one has been assigned;

(2) Verify that the number is valid.

Effective Date: 02-01-2002