Ohio DMV Services

📄 1. Required Documentation to Title the Vehicle

🔹 A. Proof of Ownership

New Vehicle (from a dealer)

• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) or equivalent.
• Bill of Sale/Dealer Sale Paperwork showing purchase price and date.
  Dealers often file title paperwork for you, but you must ensure everything is correct and complete.

Used Vehicle

• Original Certificate of Title signed by the seller.
  • The seller must complete the assignment on the title (including sale price, date, buyer info, and odometer reading).
• If the title lacks required fields (some older titles), you may need a Bill of Sale.

Out‑of‑State Title

• Present the out‑of‑state title.
• A VIN inspection (by a Deputy Registrar) may be required before issuing an Ohio title.

🧾 B. Odometer Disclosure

• Required on vehicles less than 10 years old.
• It should be recorded on the back of the title itself or on a separate Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form BMV 3724) if space on the title is insufficient.

🪪 C. Identification

• A valid Ohio driver license or state ID (or other acceptable government‑issued ID).

💰 2. Taxes 

• The rate varies by county and city customer resides based on purchase price + document fee + accessories + gap insurance +etc
• No trade in allowed on used vehicle purchases only on new ones
• If lease paid monthly

🚙 3. Registering the Vehicle

Once the title is in your name:

📄 A. Required Documents for Registration

• Ohio Certificate of Title in your name or memorandum title
• Proof of Ohio auto liability insurance
• Valid Ohio driver’s license or ID
• Payment for registration and plate fees.

🕒 4. Deadlines & Timing

✔ Within 30 Days

• You should title and register a vehicle within 30 days of purchase or taking ownership to avoid late fees.
• This applies whether you bought from a dealer or private seller.

🏠 Out‑of‑State or New Resident

• If you just moved to Ohio, submit your out‑of‑state title and registration plus Ohio insurance and ID to transfer title and register here within 30 days of establishing residency.

📋 Quick Checklist 

✔ Original title or MCO
✔ Original Odometer
✔ Copy of contract
✔ Valid Ohio ID or EIN/FEIN number
✔ Proof of Ohio auto liability insurance
✔ Bill of sale or Purchase order
✔ Lienholder info (if financed)
✔ Power of Attorney
✔ Original OH VIN inspection, if used vehicle
✔ Social Security number
✔ Fees