Vehicle titling - Ohio

To obtain a vehicle title within Ohio, applicants must generally provide the following items (however, required items vary depending on the type of vehicle being titled):

• Application for certificate of title to a motor vehicle (form BMV 3774);
• Manufacturer's certificate of origin;
• Payment for title fees, including a lien holder notation (if applicable);
• Original title assigned to the buyer;
• Proper identification; and
• Affidavit (form BMV 3722), if applicable.

Other relevant information includes:

• The vehicle and/or title may be subject to sales and use tax,
• Ohio generally allows credit for tax paid to another state,
• Vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections are required for out-of-state vehicles, and
• There are some electronic titling options on the BMV website.

Agency: Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Fees: There are fees associated with titling a vehicle within Ohio, including a $15 title fee. VIN inspections have a fee of $6.50.

For information about titling and registration services at J. J. Keller, contact us at 800-558-5011 Ext.8218