OH private-sale guide
Ohio Bill of Sale
Create an Ohio transaction record and review the notarized title-assignment requirements.
For an Ohio paper title, the seller completes the assignment on the back of the title and has the signature notarized. That title requirement does not turn this separate bill of sale into a title assignment.
Ohio requires notarization of the seller's paper-title assignment; this generated bill of sale is a separate supporting record and is not a notarized title transfer.
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For a used vehicle with an Ohio paper title, the seller completes the assignment and has the seller signature notarized before giving the original title to the buyer.
The buyer presents the assigned title and required identification, pays the applicable tax and fees, and completes the transfer through a Clerk of Courts title office.
Use this PDF to record the parties and transaction terms. It does not replace the original title or the notarized assignment required by Ohio.
Official form: Ohio BMV Vehicle Titles guidance
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Frequently asked questions
What must be notarized in an Ohio private sale?
For a paper title, Ohio requires the seller's signature on the assignment of ownership to be notarized.
Does the bill of sale replace the Ohio title?
No. The original assigned title is the ownership document used at the Clerk of Courts title office.
Where are Ohio titles transferred?
Ohio motor vehicle titles are issued and transferred through county Clerk of Courts title offices.
How quickly should the buyer transfer the title?
Ohio BMV currently states that transfers should occur within 30 days of sale to avoid a late fee; confirm the current deadline before the sale.
Important note
This is practical paperwork guidance, not legal advice. State DMV rules change; confirm current titling, notarization, and odometer requirements with Ohio before relying on this document.