Ohio Bill of Sale
Create a free Ohio bill of sale for a vehicle, boat, trailer, firearm, or any item. Ohio does not require a standalone bill of sale to title a vehicle in a routine private sale and publishes no official bill-of-sale form; the bill of sale itself need not be notarized. However, the actual transfer document in Ohio is the notarized 'assignment of ownership' on the back of the certificate of title (or the BMV 3770 casual-sale form for electronic titles), so a notary is effectively required to complete the title transfer even though the bill of sale document is not. Fill in the form, preview it live, and download a PDF.
Ohio requirements
Ohio does not require a standalone bill of sale to title a vehicle in a routine private sale and publishes no official bill-of-sale form; the bill of sale itself need not be notarized. However, the actual transfer document in Ohio is the notarized 'assignment of ownership' on the back of the certificate of title (or the BMV 3770 casual-sale form for electronic titles), so a notary is effectively required to complete the title transfer even though the bill of sale document is not.
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⚠ Ohio does not require a standalone bill of sale to title a vehicle in a routine private sale and publishes no official bill-of-sale form; the bill of sale itself need not be notarized. However, the actual transfer document in Ohio is the notarized 'assignment of ownership' on the back of the certificate of title (or the BMV 3770 casual-sale form for electronic titles), so a notary is effectively required to complete the title transfer even though the bill of sale document is not.
Vehicle Bill of Sale (Ohio)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the vehicle described below.
2. Description of Vehicle
[Enter the vehicle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the vehicle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
The vehicle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
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This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and item — confirm your state's rules (notarization, DMV forms) before relying on it.
Ohio Bill of Sale Requirements
Ohio does not strictly require a separate bill of sale to title a vehicle, but one is strongly recommended as proof of the sale. Notarization is recommended but not required for a Ohio vehicle bill of sale.
- Ohio titles are issued by county Clerk of Courts title offices, not the BMV. The operative transfer document is the 'assignment of ownership' on the back of the certificate of title, and the seller's signature(s) on that assignment must be notarized (do not sign it until before a notary). The BMV confirms the buyer must also have their signature notarized when using the BMV 3770.
- A separate bill of sale is generally NOT required to title a vehicle in a routine in-state private sale; the notarized title assignment serves that role. A bill of sale or notarized Proof of Purchase Affidavit (form BMV 5752) may be accepted in specific situations (e.g., a vehicle 4,000 lbs or less lacking an MSO/assigned title).
- Ohio does not publish an official standalone 'Bill of Sale' form. Related BMV forms are the Ownership Assignment and Title Application for Casual Sale (BMV 3770, used when the title is held electronically per ORC 4505.032), the Odometer Disclosure Statement (BMV 3724), and the Power of Attorney for Certificate of Title (BMV 3771).
- Title transfers must be completed within 30 days of the date of sale or a late fee applies (Ohio Revised Code Ch. 4505). Applications for title must be sworn to before a notary public (ORC 4505.06).
- Because Ohio mandates notarization of the title's assignment of ownership, a notary is effectively required to complete the sale even though the bill of sale document itself need not be notarized.
Federal law (49 CFR Part 580) requires a written odometer disclosure on transfer of ownership. Under the 2021 federal rule change, the exemption now applies to vehicles 20 or more model years old (phasing in by model year); older vehicles are exempt. In Ohio, the odometer reading is entered in the Assignment of Ownership section on the back of the certificate of title; Ohio BMV guidance currently treats vehicles model year 2011 or newer (self-propelled, under 16,000 lbs) as requiring disclosure, with vehicles 2010 or older, over 16,000 lbs GVWR, non-motorized/trailer-type, low-speed vehicles, scooters and mopeds exempt. ORC 4505.06(C) also exempts transfers by bequest, intestate succession, transfer-on-death, and security-interest creation. Form BMV 3724 (Odometer Disclosure Statement) is used when the title lacks an odometer assignment section (e.g., some out-of-state titles) or for a separate record. Source: Ohio BMV — Vehicle Titles (bmv.ohio.gov/titles-new.aspx); Ohio Revised Code Ch. 4505 (motor vehicle titles, esp. 4505.06) and Ch. 1548 (watercraft titles, esp. 1548.06).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Ohio?
No — Ohio does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, though notarization is always available as extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to register a car in Ohio?
Ohio uses a title-application process and does not strictly require a separate bill of sale, but one is recommended as proof of the sale and price.
Is there an official Ohio bill of sale form?
Ohio does not publish a single official bill-of-sale form, so a complete written bill of sale like the one this tool creates is what you use.
Disclaimer
This Ohio bill of sale generator provides a self-help document for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Confirm your state's requirements before signing.
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