Free Ohio Vehicle Bill of Sale Form (BMV & Title Office PDF)

Q: Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Ohio?

In Ohio, while a private bill of sale does not statutorily mandate notarization on its own, Ohio Revised Code § 4505.07 strictly requires the seller's signature on the Certificate of Title to be notarized. Because both parties must complete the title before a Notary Public, having this Bill of Sale (Form SBF-OH-3774) notarized concurrently provides conclusive legal proof of purchase price, payment receipt, and 'As-Is' condition.

Q: How do I transfer a car title in Ohio?

Transferring a vehicle title in Ohio requires three distinct steps: 1) The seller signs the assignment section on the reverse side of the original Ohio Certificate of Title in the physical presence of a Notary Public. 2) The buyer presents the notarized title and this signed Bill of Sale to any Ohio County Clerk of Courts Title Office within 30 days and pays the required sales and use tax. 3) The buyer takes the newly issued Ohio title to an Ohio BMV Deputy Registrar location to obtain registration and license plates.

Q: How much is sales tax on a private vehicle sale in Ohio?

Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5739, Ohio levies a baseline 5.75% state sales and use tax on motor vehicle transactions. In addition, individual Ohio counties impose local county permissive taxes and regional transit surtaxes. The total vehicle sales tax rate typically ranges between 6.50% and 8.00%, determined strictly by the buyer's county of legal residence, not the location where the vehicle was purchased.

Q: What forms do you need to sell a car in Ohio?

To sell a private vehicle in Ohio, you need: 1) Original Ohio Certificate of Title (endorsed by the seller and notarized), 2) Form SBF-OH-3774 Vehicle Bill of Sale and Odometer Disclosure, and 3) Ohio BMV Customer Notice of Sale (which the seller submits online or via mail to the Ohio BMV to extinguish civil liability for future parking tickets, traffic infractions, or toll violations).

FORM SBF-OH-3774 Statutory Year: 2026

Ohio Revised Code (ORC) §§ 4505.03, 4505.06 & 4505.32

STATE OF OHIO STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale & Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement

Compliant with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) & County Clerk of Courts Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby formally acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the motor vehicle described below, to have and to hold forever.

Section A: Jurisdiction & Location of Sale

State:

Ohio County *:

Section B: Complete Motor Vehicle Description

Year *

Make *

Model *

Body Style

Color

OH Plate #

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN - 17 Characters) *:

Section C: Identification of Parties (Transferor & Transferee)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information) Physical address only

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

OH Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information) Must match Title Application

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

Section D: Financial Consideration & Federal Odometer Disclosure

Price (USD) *:

Date *:

Paid by: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift

Federal & Ohio Odometer Statement (49 U.S.C. § 32705 & ORC § 4505.32) Federal and Ohio law require mileage disclosure. False statements incur fines or imprisonment.

Odometer Reading:

Miles

1. Actual Mileage: Reflects actual vehicle mileage to best of knowledge. 2. Exceeds Limits: Mileage exceeds mechanical odometer limits (rollover). 3. Warning — Discrepancy: Odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage.

Statutory "AS-IS" Warranty Disclaimer & Mutual Waiver (Ohio Revised Code § 1302.29)

SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS: The Buyer agrees that this motor vehicle is sold in its present "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. Pursuant to ORC § 1302.29, the Seller disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Seller assumes no liability for repairs or defects after delivery. Buyer acknowledges having inspected or knowingly waived inspection.

Section E: Authorized Signatures & Certification Under Penalty of Perjury

I, the Seller, certify under penalty of perjury under Ohio law (ORC § 2921.13) that I am the lawful owner with full legal authority to transfer this vehicle, free and clear of all liens. I, the Buyer, acknowledge vehicle acceptance and receipt of the endorsed Certificate of Title.

Seller (Transferor) Signature Must match Ohio title

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature For Title Office Submission

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

Section F: State of Ohio Notary Public Acknowledgment / Jurat Ohio Title Law (ORC § 4505.07) mandates notarized seller assignment on Certificate of Title

STATE OF OHIO COUNTY OF:

Before me, the undersigned notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the Seller and/or Buyer named above, known or proven through valid government photo identification to be the person(s) subscribed hereto, and acknowledged executing same for the purposes expressed.

Notary Public Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here

FORM SBF-OH-3774 (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com Ohio Revised Code §§ 4505.03, 4505.06 & 4505.32 • Ohio BMV Compliant PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Ohio BMV 4-Step Private Vehicle Title Transfer Guide

In Ohio, vehicle titling and vehicle registration are separated across two distinct governmental offices. Follow these statutory steps to transfer ownership legally under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4505.

Notarize Assignment on Title

Under ORC § 4505.07, the seller must sign the assignment of title in the presence of a Notary Public. Both parties also sign this Form SBF-OH-3774 Bill of Sale.

Visit Clerk of Courts Title Office

Within 30 calendar days of purchase, the buyer visits any Ohio County Clerk of Courts Title Office with the notarized title and bill of sale to issue a new title and pay sales tax.

Register at BMV Deputy Registrar

With the new Ohio Certificate of Title in hand, the buyer visits an Ohio BMV Deputy Registrar license agency (or online via OPLATES.com) to purchase registration stickers and Ohio license plates.

Seller Submits BMV Notice of Sale

The seller submits an Ohio BMV Customer Notice of Sale online (or Form BMV 4311) to notify the BMV that the vehicle was transferred, immediately canceling liability for toll or traffic violations.

Statutory Summary

Ohio Vehicle Sale Statutory Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Statute	Status	Statutory Purpose
Notarized Ohio Title Assignment	ORC § 4505.07	Mandatory	Primary legal document of ownership. Seller signature must be notarized before transfer.
Form SBF-OH-3774 Bill of Sale	ORC § 4505.06	Essential	Proves purchase price for County Clerk of Courts sales tax and establishes "As-Is" warranty waiver.
Federal Odometer Statement	ORC § 4505.32 / 49 U.S.C. § 32705	Mandatory (<20 yrs)	Truth-in-mileage statement certifying vehicle mileage on all vehicles under 20 model years old.
30-Day Title Application Window	ORC § 4505.06	Strict Deadline	Buyer must file at Clerk of Courts within 30 days of sale date or pay a late filing penalty.
Ohio Sales & Use Tax	ORC Chapter 5739	Mandatory (Buyer)	5.75% base state tax + county permissive tax (totaling 6.50% to 8.00% based on buyer's county).

FAQs

Ohio Vehicle Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Ohio?

How do I transfer a car title in Ohio?

Where do you take a bill of sale in Ohio (BMV vs Clerk of Courts)?

How much is sales tax on a private vehicle sale in Ohio?

What forms do you need to sell a car in Ohio?

Free Ohio Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

STATE OF OHIO STATUTORY BILL OF SALE