Ohio - How To Transfer A Title

Before beginning, please note the following:

• Only use black or blue ink. Any other color will void the title.
• Do not erase anything or use white-out.
• Write neatly.
• Do not use nicknames.
• Mistakes can void the document.

Ohio Title Transfer

Front of Title:

*Green = Lienholder*

1. If applicable, the lienholder will release the lien by entering the required information.
   1. If there is more than one lienholder, they will also release the lien by entering the required information.

Back of Title:

*Red = Seller, Teal = Buyer, Green = Notary*

1. The seller enters the date the vehicle was delivered, the price, the buyer's name, and if they (the seller) are a minor.
   1. If there is a co-buyer, the seller will also enter their name.
2. The seller enters the exact odometer reading.
   1. Don't include tenths of a mile.
   2. Only mark boxes 1 or 2 if the mileage is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits or the reading is not the actual mileage.
3. The seller prints and signs their name and enters their address.
4. A notary enters the required information.
5. The buyer prints and signs their name.
6. The buyer marks which certificate they are applying for, their printed name, address, social security number, purchase price, and vehicle condition.
7. If applicable, the buyer enters the name and address of the lienholder to appear on the new title, marks whether they (the buyer) is a minor, then signs their name.
8. The notary enters the required information.

   

Other Required Documents

• Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle

Smog/Emissions Test

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Front and Back Sample of an Ohio Title: