About BMV

Charlie Norman took office as Ohio's 31st Registrar of Motor Vehicles on January 28th, 2019. Prior to his appointment, Registrar Norman had an extensive career in public service at the local, county, and state level. Immediately preceding his appointment by Governor DeWine, he served as an Election Administrator overseeing operations for the Hamilton County Board of Elections.

Registrar Norman has positioned Ohio as a pioneering leader in motor vehicle administration. The Ohio BMV has been nationally recognized during his time in office for their successful efforts to utilize technology to improve the customer experience, remove impediments to service delivery, and create internal efficiencies. Registrar Norman has focused the BMV's efforts on embracing innovation to drive institutional change.

Registrar Norman is an active community member and has served in a leadership capacity in a number of civic organizations, task forces and advisory councils. In addition, he represents the State of Ohio on several boards and commissions and is the state's appointee to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, where he was chosen by his colleagues from around the country to serve as Region Three President.

Registrar Norman attended Salmon P. Chase College of Law and received his undergraduate degree in History from the University of Cincinnati. A life-long Ohioan, he now lives in Union County and has two sons, Calvin (26) and Henry (12).