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The Ohio Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form BMV 3771) was created so that residents of the state could arrange for another person to manage certain vehicle affairs on their behalf. In other words, this document will allow the agent to make and execute the assignment of or application for the principal’s Certificate of Title. Once the form has been acquired, the assignor will have to give a description of the attorney-in-fact, record the details corresponding with the automobile, and provide their social security number within the associated box. This will all need to be followed up with the date and principal’s signature which is to be performed in the presence of a notary public or another authorized officer of the law.

Laws

Statute – § 1337.46

Definition – “Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term power of attorney is used (§ 1337.22(G)).

Signing Requirements – Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 1337.25)