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Home Personal & Family Documents Bill of Sale Ohio

Free Ohio Bill of Sale Form

Use our Ohio Bill of Sale to record the sale of any item and protect both buyer and seller.

Updated May 12, 2022

An Ohio Bill of Sale is a document used to help an Ohio resident sell a piece of their personal property to another individual. Bills of Sale allow people to sell their old cars and other vehicles (likes boats and airplanes), as well as other goods like guns and horses.

On a Bill of Sale in Ohio, the person interested in selling their property is referred to as the “seller” in the document, and the one receiving that property is called the “buyer”. 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 in the future.

Table of Contents
  • Types of Bill of Sale
  • Ohio Vehicle Bill of Sale Requirements
    • After Purchasing a Vehicle
  • Ohio Gun Bill of Sale Requirements
  • Free Ohio Bill of Sale Templates

Types of Bill of Sale

Ohio Vehicle Bill of Sale

Ohio Vehicle Bill of Sale

Use an Ohio vehicle bill of sale 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).

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Ohio General Bill of Sale (Personal Property)

Use an Ohio general bill of sale to buy or sell personal property in the state of Ohio. This form can be used to transfer ownership of any valuable item between a buyer and seller.

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Ohio Boat Bill of Sale

Use an Ohio boat bill of sale to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of Ohio.

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Trailer Bill of Sale Form Example

Ohio Trailer Bill of Sale

Use an Ohio trailer bill of sale 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).

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Firearm Bill of Sale Form Example

Ohio Firearm Bill of Sale

Use an Ohio firearm bill of sale 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.

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Ohio Horse Bill of Sale

Use an Ohio horse bill of sale to record the transfer of a horse or pony in the state of Ohio. By detailing information about the animal being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.

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Ohio Vehicle Bill of Sale Requirements

Bills of sale are not required in Ohio, but it’s still a good idea to create one to commemorate the sale of a vehicle, vessel, or firearm. It provides a record of the transaction for both the seller and the buyer that can be used for future purposes.

Language Requirements

Many BMV and DNR forms are available in Spanish, though not all, and those speaking other languages must bring along an interpreter.

Since the bill of sale is optional, and no official form exists, you may draft it in any language, as long as both parties can understand the document, or appropriate translations are made available.

Number of Copies

You may make as many copies as you wish to distribute to the pertinent parties, but you do not need an additional form to submit to the state, since it is not legally required.

For Vehicles

Although there is no official form provided on the official Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) website, you can create your own vehicle bill of sale for a car or another motor vehicle. A proper form does not require notarization, but should contain the following information:

  • The names, contact information, and signatures of the buyer and seller
  • A vehicle description
  • The vehicle identification number, or VIN
  • The year, make, and model
  • The purchase price
  • The sales date
  • Warranty information, if applicable
  • The county where the vehicle was sold

After Purchasing a Vehicle

In addition to the car bill of sale, there are many other documents that will need to be filled out and submitted in order to register your vehicle or vessel in Ohio. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of what is required:

Dealership Sales

For buyers:

  • Even if you purchase a vehicle from a dealership, Ohio, unlike other states, requires all buyers to complete their own vehicle registration process, though the dealer can aid in the process.
  • As such, dealerships in Ohio are required to provide you with a vehicle’s title within 30 days of purchase.

Private Sales

For sellers:

You may be required to have a VIN inspection conducted in order to prove legal ownership of the vehicle. If the vehicle is new to the state, this will be necessary.

There are also certain areas, meaning particular counties or urban areas, where a VIN inspection must be conducted in order to complete registration. The inspectors will verify the vehicle’s VIN, serial number, make, model, year, and body style to ensure that the vehicle has not been stolen. This check can be conducted at any deputy registrar agency.

You’ll have to complete the applicable sections of the title relevant to the transfer and give it to the buyer at the time of purchase. Everything must be correctly documented so the sale is considered legal.

For buyers:

Depending upon the county in which you will be registering the vehicle, an emissions test, or “E-check,” may be required. Counties that enforce pollution controls include Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit.

Take the Certificate of Title, or Memorandum Certificate of Title, which must be notarized and contain the Ohio Clerk of Court seal, along with your Ohio driver’s license, and proof of your Social Security number to the local deputy registrar’s agency to register your vehicle.

If your vehicle required a VIN inspection or emissions test, you will need to submit those as well. If the vehicle is being leased, you will need to provide a completed Power of Attorney for Ohio Vehicle Registration or Form BMV 5736.

Proof of insurance is not a prerequisite to registering your vehicle; however, you may be randomly selected to provide such proof before you can continue with the registration process.

You’ll also have to pay the applicable fees, which include:

  • the plate or registration transfer fee of $4.50 or the plate replacement or exchange fee of $10.50
  • the 45-day temporary registration fee of $18.50
  • the mailing fee for your permanent plates
  • county taxes as determined by the deputy registrar agency
  • permissive taxes, which vary by district

All Ohio registrants must complete a Financial Responsibility Statement, or SR-22 Form, indicating that they have obtained sufficient insurance coverage as required by law. This will be provided by the deputy registrar’s agency and cannot be found online.

You will have to go to the county clerk’s office and apply for a new Ohio vehicle title.

If you are a new resident of the state, you will need to obtain an Ohio driver’s license and title and register your car in the state within 30 days of establishing residency. If you are an active service member from out-of-state, yet stationed in Ohio, an Ohio registration is not required. If you are an Ohio resident and are active military stationed out-of-state, you can complete the registration process by mail.

Your license plates will be mailed to you, though you do not have to replace license plates that are in good condition, and transfer fees will apply.

Ohio Gun Bill of Sale Requirements

There is no official bill of sale form for firearms in Ohio, but you can create a firearm bill of sale. Since there is no firearm registration in the state, and permits are not necessary, the form is not a legal requirement, but it can be given by the seller as a courtesy to the buyer. A thorough bill of sale should include:

  • The make, model, and caliber of the firearm
  • The buyer’s and seller’s names, contact information, and signatures
  • The purchase price
  • The sales date

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