Ohio Vehicle (BMV) Bill of Sale Form

In Ohio, the ownership transfer is typically handled through the title or Form BMV 3770. Ohio does not list specific requirements for bill of sale contents, but these are typical for a bill of sale:

• Buyer’s information
  • Full name
  • Signature
• Seller’s information
  • Full name
  • Signature
• Vehicle information
  • Vehicle description (year, make, model)
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • Odometer reading, if applicable
• Sale information
  • Date of sale
  • Purchase price

You will then want to appear in person at your nearest local deputy registrar license agency equipped with the following required items:

• Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (Form BMV 3774)
• Bill of Sale
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO): Must be assigned and notarized if required by the state where the vehicle was purchased.
• Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form BMV 3724): Required if applicable.
• Payment for Title Fees: Include lien notation fees if applicable.
• Sales Tax Payment: Due on the purchase price.

Notes

• Ohio titles are issued by the Clerk of Courts title office, not the BMV.

Source: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (How to Title)