What are the title requirements for a watercraft purchased from another Ohio resident?
When an Ohio resident buys a privately owned watercraft 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. Ohio law requires all watercraft to have a 12-digit serial number prior to title transfer. 2) Inboard Motor – the inboard motor should be listed on your watercraft title. If it is not, we would need the year, make, serial number, and horse power to put it on. 3) Outboard Motor – if the motor is over 10 horsepower it should have a title to be assigned over and notarized. If there is no title for the motor the Ohio seller would need to contact the Ohio Division of Watercraft at 877-426-2837 to do a search and see if a title can be established. 4) Identification (picture/signature type) – for any person whose signature the title office personnel must notarize. 5) Liens – if a lien is to be recorded, the title of
