What are the title requirements for a motor vehicle purchased from another Ohio resident?
When an Ohio resident purchases a privately owned vehicle from an individual with an Ohio title the title office needs the following documentation: 1) Ohio Title – the assignment portion must be completed and notarized if the seller is not present with the buyer at the title office. 2) Federal Odometer Statement – completed by buyer and seller. 3) Liens – if a lien is to be recorded the title office will need evidence of a secured interest acknowledged by all owners. 4)Identification (picture/signature type) – for any person whose signature the title office personnel must notarize. An application for title and a consumer 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 Transferred Within Thirty Days of Purchase The law requires the buyer to transfer the title within thirty (30) days of the purchase or pay a $5.00 penalty. The purchase date
