Ohio car bill of sale: what to include
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Ohio. We found no official Ohio bill of sale form for this on the BMV forms list.
A Ohio bill of sale for a car is not a BMV form. We found no general bill of sale on the BMV forms list. The price and date of sale go on the title assignment, which the seller signs in front of a notary. A simple bill of sale is still a good record for both sides.
Does Ohio have an official bill of sale form?
We checked the BMV forms list and found no general bill of sale form for a private car sale.
- The buyer pays sales and use tax on the purchase price, so write the real price.
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat BMV says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
We do not offer a printable template yet. Any template we add will be labeled as not an official form.
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Common questions
Does Ohio have an official bill of sale form?
No. The BMV forms list has no general bill of sale for a private car sale.
Where does the sale price go?
On the assignment of ownership on the back of the title. The law requires the true selling price.
bmv.ohio.gov checked
Sources for this page
- bmv.ohio.gov/titles-new.aspx Checked
- bmv.ohio.gov/doc-forms.aspx Checked
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This page summarizes official Ohio sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.