Ohio

How Does Car Title Transfer in Ohio Work?

How to transfer a car title in Ohio? Well, the most important thing to say is that the title must be notarized as you sign it. Notarizing a car title in Ohio involves getting the aid of a Notary Public so they can notarize your title.

How to Get Your Car Title Notarized

A Notary basically ensures you’re the real person signing the document and certifies that on the document. As far as how to sign over a car title in Ohio goes, you need to make an appointment with a nearby notary, and usually they can be found at local banks or post offices. At your appointment you must provide a valid ID, and sign the title with the notary present. 

Where Do I Sign an Ohio Title?

The title MUST BE NOTARIZED! Do not sign the title until you are in front of a Notary Public.

▪ Sign on the back of the title in the upper section of the document where it is marked “Seller’s Signature.”

Print your name on the back where it reads “TRANSFEROR’S / SELLER’S Printed Name.”

Can I Sell a Car in Ohio Without a Title?

Ohio requires a title to sell a vehicle. If your title is lost, a duplicate title can be obtained from the Ohio BMV Title Bureau. Once you’ve retrieved a duplicate title you can follow the notarizing steps of how to sell a car in Ohio.

How To Notarize A Car Title In Ohio

  • Complete PRIOR to Notarization by the Seller
    • Selling Price
    • Date of Sale/Delivery
    • Whether a Minor Consent Form is Required
    • Buyer(s) Legal Name and Address
    • Odometer Reading Along With Checking the Appropriate Box
  • Oath or Affirmation…Information True and Correct
  • Signer Must Sign in the Presence of Notary
  • The Notary Must:
    • Complete Certificate w/Signature
    • Venue
    • Date the Act Took Place
    • Typed/Printed/Stamped Name
    • Notary Seal
    • Expiration Date if Applicable
  • Revised Code 147.141(A)(13) – A Notary MAY
    • NOT Notarize if the Document is Incomplete or Blank
    • Have Their Notary Commission Revoked If They Do
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