Verified Ohio Rev. Code §4503.11 · Checked July 2026 · 2 sources
What an expired-registration ticket costs in Ohio
Citation data · First offense Ohio Rev. Code §4503.11
Minor misdemeanor, up to $150
Failing to register annually is a minor misdemeanor in Ohio (R.C. §4503.11), the lowest offense grade, with no possibility of jail and a fine capped at $150 (R.C. §2929.28(A)(2)(a)(v)).
Verified July 2026
By Mario Bailey
What to do now
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Renew your registration
The offense is failing to register annually under R.C. §4503.11, so renewing addresses the underlying violation.
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Know the ceiling
A minor misdemeanor is Ohio’s lowest offense grade: no jail is possible, and the fine is capped at $150 by R.C. §2929.28.
Is driving on expired tags a crime in Ohio?
A minor misdemeanor, Ohio’s lowest grade: no jail is possible, and the maximum financial sanction is $150.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an expired-tags ticket in Ohio?
It is a minor misdemeanor under R.C. §4503.11, with the fine capped at $150 by R.C. §2929.28, and no jail exposure.
Is expired registration a moving violation in Ohio?
It is a registration offense, a minor misdemeanor against the annual registration requirement, rather than a moving violation, and it is punishable by fine only.
Sources
This summary was checked against the following sources on the date shown above. Fines and fees change, verify before relying on specifics.
- Ohio Rev. Code §4503.11, official text
- Ohio Rev. Code §2929.28, minor-misdemeanor fine cap (official)
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General legal information, not legal advice. Statutes and penalty schedules summarized from the sources above as of July 2026.