Ohio Revised Code Title XLV. Motor Vehicles Aeronautics Watercraft § 4507.22

If the deputy registrar finds that an applicant is not entitled to an identification card or a driver's license, he shall transmit to the registrar of motor vehicles the original of the application together with the written report of his findings and recommendations in connection with such application. Upon receipt thereof, the registrar shall review the findings and recommendations and determine whether the application shall be granted, and report his findings to the deputy registrar and the applicant. If the registrar determines the the [sic.] application should be granted, he shall thereupon notify the deputy registrar, who shall forthwith issue the license or card.