An Ohio Bill of Sale is a document used to help Ohio residents sell a piece of their personal property to another individual. Following the sale, the bill of sale functions as a legal record of the transaction in case a dispute arises between the buyer and seller.
How to Register a Vehicle in Ohio
You can register your vehicle in person at your local deputy registrar’s office.
Requirements
New vehicle owners must register their vehicles within 30 days, with registration options available for one, two, or five years.
Language & Copy Requirements
- Language: Ohio has no language restrictions for a bill of sale, but official documents are only available in English. You may use a state-certified translator for an official translation.
- Copies: For boat sales, three copies are needed: one for the DNR and one for each party. For other sales, the buyer and seller only need one copy each.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in the state of Ohio. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Vehicle Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of Ohio.
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of Ohio and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Trailer Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of Ohio, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.
Firearm Bill of Sale
A form to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of Ohio. By detailing information about the bike being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form BMW-3724
- Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (Form BMV 3774)
- VIN inspection (for private party sales without title, vehicles new to the state, and vehicles in some counties)
- Emissions test, or “e-check,” in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties.
- Valid driver’s license
- Registration fees
- Proof of insurance
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Certified Watercraft Registration Application (DNR 8460R)
- Notarized copy of the original title signed over to the buyer (if the boat needs a title)
- Manufacturer’s statement of origin (for new boats from dealers)
- Valid driver’s license or identification
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