What are the motor vehicle title requirements when moving to Ohio from another state?
When an individual moves into Ohio from another state, they should transfer the title and plates on their vehicle as soon as possible after establishing residency. To issue a title for this type of transfer, the title office needs the following documentation: 1) Out-of-state Inspection Form – can be done at any license bureau or new car dealer in Ohio. 2) Out of State Title – in cases where a lien holder is holding the title, the owner of the vehicle will need to provide the title office with the lien holders fax number. The title office will fax a letter to request the title from the lien holder for the sole purpose of converting it to an Ohio title. It generally takes 7-10 business days to receive the title. When the title office receives the title from the lien holder, we will call the customer to come in and remind them to bring the necessary documentation. 3) Liens – if a lien exists on the out of state title it will be carried forward on the Ohio title. 4) Identification (picture
