Vehicle Importing

Title Classifications and Fees

Title Fees and Classifications

Required Documentation

A resident of Ohio or a business operating at a specific location within the State of Ohio may apply for an Ohio title for a motor vehicle imported into Ohio from Canada or other foreign country. Imported vehicles coming into Ohio from Canada and other foreign countries should include all of the following documents:

  1. Bill of sale.
  2. Canadian or foreign title or registration.
  3. CPB Form 7501 Entry Summary from the United States Customs and Border Protection website, stamped and signed verifying that EPA Standard Form 3520-1 form from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website and Declaration Form HS7 application from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website have been viewed and approved.
  4. U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Form HS-7 stating that the vehicle meets all U.S. DOT safety standards, or, if box (3) is checked, an Original Bond Release Letter from US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to verify that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have been, or will be, met. In addition, if any other box is checked, any additional requirements specified on the HS-7 Declaration form also must be met.
  5. Odometer Statement(s) signed by both the seller and buyer in accordance with federal and Ohio requirements.
  6. Out-of-State Inspection must be completed and signed by an Ohio Licensed Auto Dealer or an Ohio Deputy Registrar Agency.
  7. English translations of all documents written in a foreign language. The foreign documentation must be translated by an accredited institution and submitted on that institution’s letterhead.

Additional Resources

The following resources are provided to provide additional information specific to importing motor vehicles into the United States:

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