What documents do I need for a title transfer in Ohio?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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For a title transfer in Ohio, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles lists 2 items: Assigned original title; Identification. Confirm with the agency before you go.
- Assigned original title — Seller completes the assignment on the back of the paper title, with notarized signature(s).
- Identification — Ask the County Clerk of Courts title office which identification it accepts.
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Vehicle Titles - Ohio BMV · Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles · reviewed 2026-09-29
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