How to sign your Ohio title when selling your vehicle

IMPORTANT: Ohio titles may need to be notarized

The registered owner of the vehicle must complete the following easy steps in front of a legal notary:
  1. Always Print (don’t sign) your name on the back of the title where it reads “Transferor’s/Seller’s printed name”.
  2. Second sign the back of the title where indicated by “Transferor’s/Seller’s signature”
  3. Have the title notarized if required. Notary’s can be found at any bank, legal office, or DMV.
If there is more than one owner of the vehicle, both must sign the title.Click to enlarge

How to get a duplicate title for my vehicle

If the vehicle was last titled in a state other than North Carolina, you must apply for a duplicate title in the previous state in which the vehicle was last titled.
The registered owner of the vehicle must complete the following steps:

  1. Fill out the Ohio Application for Certificate of Title of a Motor Vehicle.
  2. Bring your completed application to your local BMV office.

Please note that there may be a waiting period before a duplicate title can be issued and the cost is $15.00. (Paid to the OH bureau of motor vehicles).