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Ohio Title transfer form

Ohio Form BMV 3774: Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle

Ohio doesn't issue a separate numbered bill of sale form. BMV 3774 is the title application that actually transfers ownership, and it's the notarized document county clerks require to process the sale.

Notary required: Ohio requires this document to be signed in front of a notary public.

Where to get BMV 3774

Free, fillable PDF from the Ohio Department of Public Safety / BMV website.

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How to fill out BMV 3774 for a private car sale

  1. 1

    Download BMV 3774

    Fill in the vehicle description, VIN, and odometer reading.

  2. 2

    Complete the seller and buyer sections

    Names, addresses, and sale price.

  3. 3

    Sign in front of a notary

    Ohio requires the title assignment and 3774 to be signed before a notary public.

  4. 4

    File within 30 days

    Submit the notarized title and BMV 3774 to your county Clerk of Courts title office within 30 days, along with the title fee and sales tax.

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