How do I transfer a car title in Ohio?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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Prepare an Ohio private-party transfer of a used vehicle with a paper title.
- Seller assigns title: For a used Ohio vehicle with a paper title, the seller completes the assignment of ownership and notarizes their signature(s).
- Buyer prepares title-office visit: Bring the original assigned title and acceptable identification to a County Clerk of Courts title office.
- Complete title transaction: Pay applicable sales tax and title fees to the title office; contact your county office for payment options.
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Vehicle Titles - Ohio BMV · Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles · reviewed 2026-09-29
Limitations: Applies to a private-party used vehicle with an Ohio paper title. Electronic or out-of-state titles, liens and other cases differ. Titles are issued by the County Clerk of Courts, not DMV.ai.
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