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Titling By Mail Checklist

Please note: these are general requirements and additional documentation may be requested upon review of your application for Certificate of Title.

Transfer of Ohio Title

  • Assignment (top portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by seller(s) and notarized.
  • Buyer’s Acknowledgement of Odometer Certification (middle portion) of original Ohio title signed by purchaser(s).
  • Application (bottom portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by purchaser(s) and notarized.
  • Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists
  • $15.00 title fee plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price.

Transfer of Non-Ohio Title

  • Original certificate of title with assignment completed in its entirety.
  • A BMV Out of State Inspection Form.
  • Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists.
  • Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (located on website under Forms) filled out in its entirety, signed by applicant(s) and notarized.
  • Applicant’s Odometer Statement (located on website under Forms) if applicable.
  • $16.50 title fee plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price.

Duplicate/Replacement Ohio Title

  • Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (located on website under Forms) with the Duplicate/Replacement section completed in addition to vehicle and owner(s) information. Application must be signed by owner(s) and notarized.
  • Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists.
  • $15.00 title fee.

For the following title transactions please call our Dedicated Title Help Line at 614-525-3090:

  • Probate
  • Surviving Spouse
  • Lease transactions
  • Court Order

Before you mail in your forms, please be sure to check for the following:

  • 1. Certificate of Title Applications are signed and notarized.
  • 2. The lien holder section of the Certificate of Title application is complete. You must indicate either a lien or write “NONE” in this field.
  • 3. The check is signed.
  • 4. A dealer check is completed in its entirety and made payable to the Franklin County Clerk of Courts.

Mail your forms and make check or money order payable to:

Franklin County Clerk of Courts
Auto Title Division
45 Great Southern Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43207