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Titling a car you bought
Take these to a County Clerk of Courts title office within 30 days. The BMV doesn't issue titles.
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The title, assigned to you
Signed by the seller in front of a notary, with the price and odometer reading.
Valid photo ID
Your Ohio license, for example.
VIN inspection
Only if it applies
Only for a car with an out-of-state title.
Payment
$18 or $23 title fee and sales tax at your county's rate.
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