What are the title requirements for a motor vehicle purchased from an out of state resident?
When an Ohio resident purchases a vehicle from a private individual with an out of state title 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 – must be completed and notarized if required by the sellers state. If the seller is from a state that does not title the motor vehicle we will follow the other states titling requirements. 3) Federal Odometer Statement – completed by buyer and seller. 4) Liens – if a lien is to be recorded the title office will need evidence of a secured interest acknowledged by all owners. 5) Identification (picture/signature type) – for any person whose signature the title office personnel must notarize. An application for title and the consumers tax form will be completed and notarized at the title office if necessary. The purchaser must also pay sales tax if due on the purchase price at the time of transfer. Penalty Assessed on Titles Not
