Aircraft

Aircraft Registration

If you own an aircraft that is based in Ohio, regardless of flying condition, it must be registered with the Ohio Office of Aviation annually. Aircraft registration forms can be obtained below or from your local airport manager or by calling the Ohio Office of Aviation, Aircraft Registration (614) 387-2354.

Ohio Aircraft Registration - Registration Application and Instructions

Aircraft Registration E-Mailbox - for questions about aircraft registration and for updating change of aircraft base or aircraft owner change of address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ohio Aircraft Registration:

Do I have to submit a new DMA form every year?

Yes, the DMA form is part of the Aircraft Registration Application and must be submitted each time an aircraft is registered under one the categories requiring payment.

What if the number of seats listed on my aircraft registration application (for renewal) is not the same as the actual number of seats in my aircraft?

The registration fee for your aircraft is based on the maximum certificated seating capacity of that aircraft. The FAA provides this information to the Office of Aviation. (to see the maximum certificated seating capacity of your aircraft when making application for a new Ohio registration go to: http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/

What is the quickest way to get an answer to my registration question?

During the first part of the year, when a large number of registration renewals are being processed, the quickest way to get an answer to a registration question is by E-Mail. The new Aircraft Registration E-Mailbox has been established to assist Ohio’s Aircraft Owners. Please forward your registration questions by clicking on the link above.

What is the best way to submit a Change of Aircraft Base or Aircraft Owner Change of Address?

Recent changes to Ohio Revised Code (ORC 4561.18) now require the owners of registered aircraft to update the ODOT Office of Aviation if the airport or other place at which the aircraft is usually based changes.

The best way to forward this information to the Office of Aviation is to use the Aircraft Registration E-Mailbox

To see information required when submitting changes - click here

What if my Aircraft Registration Application is returned?

Here are some of the more common reasons an application cannot be processed:

DMA form - missing, incomplete, or not readable.

A new DMA form must be submitted annually as part of your paid aircraft registration application. No DMA form is required for aircraft being registered as; Sold, Not based in Ohio, or Not Airworthy.

Payment - check not enclosed, amount not correct, check not signed.

If the registration category requires payment, the check amount must match the amount shown on the Aircraft Registration Renewal form and be made payable to the Treasurer State of Ohio. There is no fee for aircraft being registered as; Sold, Aircraft Not Based in Ohio, or Not Airworthy.

Registration Category - proper "Category" box not checked.

Aircraft owner must indicate the registration category by checking the appropriate box. (New, Renewal, Sold, Aircraft Not Based in Ohio, Not Airworthy), and include the DMA form and payment if required.

Aircraft Registration information for 2008

If you registered your aircraft in 2007: Your 2008 Aircraft Registration Application forms will be mailed to you by the first week of January. If you have not received your renewal notice by January 15, you may use the 2008 Aircraft Registration Application forms provided on the ODOT Aviation web site. (2008 Aircraft Registration Application forms will be available on the web site after Jan 1, 2008) Go to www.dot.state.oh.us/aviation and click on the "aircraft registration" link or contact the Office of Aviation 614-387-2354.

If you purchased an aircraft before December 15, 2007 but have not yet registered that aircraft in Ohio for 2007: You may use the 2007 Aircraft Registration Application forms available on the ODOT Aviation web site. (2007 Registration Application forms available till Dec 16, 2007) Go to www.dot.state.oh.us/aviation and click on the "aircraft registration" link or contact the Office of Aviation 614-387-2354.

If you purchase an aircraft between December 15 and December 31, 2007: Contact the Office of Aviation for 2007 and 2008 Aircraft Registration Application forms 614-387-2354.

If you purchase an aircraft after January 1, 2008: Aircraft Registration Application forms may be obtained from the ODOT Aviation web site. Go to www.dot.state.oh.us/aviation and click on the "aircraft registration" link or contact the Office of Aviation 614-387-2354.

"ATTENTION AIRCRAFT OWNERS" - information about changes to Ohio Revised Code for 2007 aircraft registration - click here

Ohio Revised Code for Aircraft Registration (ORC 4561.17 - 4561.22) - ORC 4561

Ohio Laws on Aeronautics - Ohio Revised Code - ORC 4561

Ohio Aircraft

FAA registered aircraft in Ohio.........................approximately 11,000

Ohio Pilots

FAA registered pilots in Ohio............................approximately 18,000