Ohio Bill of Sale Form (original) (raw)

Ohio bill of sale s a common form to close a deal between a vendor and buyer. Although bills of sale are non-compulsory during private transactions, they are recognized as compelling proof of ownership change and provide additional legal protection.

You are recommended to fill out a bill of sale form correctly, as it will help ease any legal concerns regarding the transaction. If you need your own bill of sale form, you can get a printable version below, along with other official forms applicable in Ohio.

Table of Contents

1. Ohio Bill of Sale Forms by Type
2. How to Write an OH Vehicle Bill of Sale
3. Registering a Vehicle in Ohio
4. Relevant Official Forms
5. Other Bill of Sale Forms by State

Document Details

Ohio Bill of Sale Forms by Type

All bills of sale come in various forms; each is used for a specific type of sale. It’s essential to use a template appropriate for your purchase or sale.

How to Write an OH Vehicle Bill of Sale

Ohio residents need to complete a motor vehicle bill of sale to register their purchased motor vehicle. Here, you’ll find the guidelines developed by drawing upon the template developed by our team.

Step 1: Specify when the document is created

The first step you need to take is to specify the transaction date.

Step 2: Type in the parties’ information

After specifying the date, you are required to fill out all the details related to the purchaser and seller, including:

• Full name
• Address (street, city of residence, state of residence, postal code)
• Contact information (phone number and email address)
  

Step 3: Describe the vehicle being sold

In this part, you are expected to enter the detailed information about the motor vehicle that you are trying to sell, such as:

• Make (manufacturer)
• Vehicle’s model
• Vehicle’s body style
• Year
• Miles (odometer reading)
• Automobile’s color
• Identification number
  

Step 4: Specify the price and payment method

As the seller, you will need to indicate how you’ll get money for the deal. This step requires providing the date of the purchase and the sum decided upon by all parties of the deal. You will have to indicate the selling method the buyer will use to pay the total purchase price:

1. One-time payment. The individual pays the entire amount in a single payment and gets the car transported to them on the same day.
2. Trade-in. This option allows the buyer to trade their car (usually with a supplement) for the seller’s vehicle. In this case, the bill of sale must also have the purchaser’s vehicle specifics.
3. Installment payment. Using this method, you need to indicate the dates when the purchaser has to deliver the first and the final payments, along with their amounts.

Then, indicate how the purchaser is going to pay. You can select among the following options

• Cash
• Check
• Cashier’s cheque
• Money order

The final thing here is to choose whether all applicable taxes are included in the purchase price.

Step 5: Check the miscellaneous terms

You need to go through the standard provisions and ensure both sides understand them. The “as-is” part indicates that the vehicle owner provides no warranty and is not liable for repairs after the transfer.

Step 6: Sign the document

The buyer’s signature is usually not necessary. Nonetheless, it’s recommended to get the bill of sale signed by all sides. As an additional precaution, you may have one or two people witness the process and sign the bill of sale.

Step 7: Notarize the form

A notary public signature is usually not required, but it is a decent approach to create one more layer of legal safety to your agreement.

The original document copy should be given to the buyer since they’ll require it to get a title to their newly bought motor vehicle. As a seller, you could either get a copy and keep it or have a pair of identical forms signed and filled out by both sides.

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Registering a Vehicle in Ohio

The registration process takes place after the purchase of a motor vehicle. When a vehicle is transferred from one person to another in Ohio, the new owner must provide an odometer disclosure statement (Form BMV-3724) and a motor vehicle bill of sale for the vehicle’s official registration. The registration procedure may be completed in any local BMV Office in Ohio, where the owner should appear in person to provide the following vehicle registration forms:

• Notarized motor vehicle bill of sale and certificate of title
• Driver’s license or SSC of an Ohio resident
• VIN inspection statement (for the new Ohio residents coming to the state with their vehicles registered in another state)
• Valid auto insurance
• Odometer disclosure statement
• Emissions and safety inspection statements (county-specific)
• Registration Information and Authorization to Register for those who acquire leased vehicles

The bill of sale is not mandatory in Ohio. Still, it is recommended to complete this document for the sake of the seller’s and buyer’s security, as this notarized document contains all of the crucial transaction-related information. Besides that, the seller should fill in the “assignment of ownership” section of the title form to include the purchase price, date of ownership transfer, the vehicle’s current mileage, and the buyer’s data.

The vehicle’s buyer should pay all taxes for the vehicle’s purchase and registration fees within 30 days after the private transaction. Owners may opt to receive 45-day temporary tags, which can be issued only before the title change. Only permanent Ohio plates can be obtained for the vehicle once the Ohio title is given to the new owner by the BMV Office.

The sales tax is imposed on vehicle transactions with private sellers and official dealers. The amount of sales tax and title fees to be paid is determined depending on the declared value of the vehicle (indicated in the bill of sale).

Registration is personally undertaken in the local deputy registrar license agency and cannot be completed by mail.

Relevant Official Forms

(Vehicle) Form BMV 3774

(Vehicle) Form BMV 3724

(Vehicle) Form BMV 5736

(Vessel) Form DNR 8460R

(Vessel) Form DNR 8464

(Firearm) Concealed Firearm Carry License

Application(s) for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle

Odometer Disclosure Statement

Certified Watercraft Registration Application and Affidavit of Ownership (Form DNR 8460R) is an authorized form required for registering a watercraft in Ohio.

A power of attorney form for watercraft is needed when the vessel registration process or title transfer is conducted by a person of trust.

State of Ohio Application for License to Carry a Concealed Handgun

Short Ohio Bill of Sale Video Guide

Published: Jun 7, 2022

Mara has been practicing estate planning and trust law in California since 2003, taking pride in helping clients of all backgrounds and asset profiles form a complete and customized estate plan. Her specialties are: estate planning, wills and trusts, trust and probate administration.