Ohio Comprehensive Bill of Sale Pack

OHIO COMPREHENSIVE BILL OF SALE PACK

This comprehensive Bill of Sale Pack provides templates for transferring ownership of various types of property under Ohio law. Select the appropriate form based on the property being transferred.

IMPORTANT: Ohio vehicle and watercraft titling is administered at the county level through the County Clerk of Courts Title Office (not the BMV). Requirements and fees may vary by county. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) handles registration and licensing; the Clerk of Courts handles titling. Verify current requirements with your county Clerk of Courts.

NOTARIZATION REQUIRED: Ohio requires notarized signatures on title assignments for motor vehicles. Both Seller and Buyer signatures on the title assignment must be notarized. Use of BMV Form 3770 also requires notarization of both parties.

---

PART ONE: GENERAL PERSONAL PROPERTY BILL OF SALE

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

BILL OF SALE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY

Document Date: [__/__/____]

---

SECTION 1: PARTIES TO THIS TRANSACTION

SELLER INFORMATION:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: OH ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

Ohio Driver's License / State ID Number: [________________________________]

BUYER INFORMATION:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

Driver's License / State ID Number: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 2: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Type of Property:

☐ Furniture ☐ Electronics ☐ Appliances ☐ Equipment ☐ Jewelry ☐ Art/Collectibles ☐ Musical Instruments ☐ Sporting Equipment ☐ Firearms ☐ Livestock ☐ Farm Equipment ☐ Tools ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Detailed Description:

Item 1: [________________________________]

Serial/Model Number: [________________________________]

Condition: ☐ New ☐ Like New ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor

Item 2: [________________________________]

Serial/Model Number: [________________________________]

Condition: ☐ New ☐ Like New ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor

Item 3: [________________________________]

Serial/Model Number: [________________________________]

Condition: ☐ New ☐ Like New ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor

Item 4: [________________________________]

Serial/Model Number: [________________________________]

Condition: ☐ New ☐ Like New ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor

Additional Items (attach list if needed):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

---

SECTION 3: PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT

Total Purchase Price: $[________________________________]

Payment Method:

☐ Cash ☐ Certified Funds ☐ Personal Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Cashier's Check ☐ Wire Transfer ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Payment Schedule:

☐ Paid in full at time of sale

☐ Deposit of $[________________________________] paid on [__/__/____]; balance of $[________________________________] due on [__/__/____]

☐ Installment plan: [________________________________]

Tax Note: Ohio's state sales tax rate is 5.75%. Counties may impose additional local sales taxes ranging from 0% to 2.25%, bringing the total combined rate to between 5.75% and 8.00%. Private party-to-party casual sales of tangible personal property may be subject to Ohio sales or use tax. Buyer and Seller should consult the Ohio Department of Taxation or a tax professional regarding applicable obligations. Use Ohio's "The Finder" tool at thefinder.tax.ohio.gov for location-specific rates.

---

SECTION 4: WARRANTY SELECTION

Select ONE of the following warranty options:

☐ OPTION A: "AS-IS" SALE — NO WARRANTY

THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS." THE SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY (ORC § 1302.27) AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (ORC § 1302.28). THE SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY ORC § 1302.29.

BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY AND ACCEPTS IT IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION.

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ OPTION B: LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller warrants the following for a period of [________________________________]:

Coverage: [________________________________]

Exclusions: [________________________________]

Maximum Liability: $[________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ OPTION C: EXPRESS WARRANTY

Seller expressly warrants that the property:

☐ Is in good working condition

☐ Is free from defects in materials and workmanship

☐ Conforms to the following description or specifications: [________________________________]

Warranty Period: [________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

Ohio Practice Note: Under ORC § 1302.29, to effectively disclaim the implied warranty of merchantability, the disclaimer must mention "merchantability" and, if in writing, must be conspicuous. To disclaim the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, the disclaimer must be in writing and conspicuous. An "as-is" or "with all faults" disclaimer is effective to exclude all implied warranties under Ohio law, provided the language is conspicuous and the buyer has had an opportunity to inspect the goods. Ohio courts have upheld conspicuous "as-is" disclaimers in private party sales.

---

SECTION 5: SELLER REPRESENTATIONS

Seller represents and warrants that:

☐ Seller is the lawful owner of the property described herein.

☐ Seller has the full right, power, and authority to sell and transfer the property.

☐ The property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and security interests, except as disclosed below.

☐ The property has not been stolen, and Seller has no knowledge of any adverse claims to the property.

☐ All information provided regarding the property is true and accurate to the best of Seller's knowledge.

☐ Seller has disclosed all known material defects in the property.

---

SECTION 6: LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE

Check one:

☐ NO LIENS: The property is free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances.

☐ LIENS EXIST: The following lien(s) or encumbrance(s) exist:

Lienholder: [________________________________]

Amount Owed: $[________________________________]

Description: [________________________________]

Resolution: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 7: DELIVERY AND RISK OF LOSS

Delivery Date: [__/__/____]

Delivery Location: [________________________________]

Risk of Loss: Risk of loss transfers to Buyer upon:

☐ Execution of this Bill of Sale

☐ Physical delivery of the property to Buyer

☐ Other: [________________________________]

Ohio UCC Note: Under ORC § 1302.51 (Risk of Loss in Absence of Breach), where the contract requires or authorizes the seller to ship the goods by carrier, risk of loss passes to the buyer when the goods are duly delivered to the carrier. In other cases, risk of loss passes to the buyer upon receipt of the goods if the seller is a merchant; otherwise risk passes to the buyer on tender of delivery.

---

SECTION 8: SIGNATURES

SELLER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-SELLER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-BUYER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 9: WITNESS ATTESTATION (Optional but Recommended)

WITNESS 1:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

WITNESS 2:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 10: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Optional for Personal Property; Required for Vehicles)

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, on this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], personally appeared:

[________________________________] (Seller)
[________________________________] (Buyer)

known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s) acted and executed the instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Notary Public Signature: ________________________________________

Printed Name: [________________________________]

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

Commission Number: [________________________________]

[NOTARY SEAL]

---

PART TWO: MOTOR VEHICLE BILL OF SALE

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

MOTOR VEHICLE BILL OF SALE

This document supplements the official Ohio BMV Form 3770 (Ownership Assignment and Title Application for Casual Sale) and the title assignment on the reverse of the Certificate of Title

CRITICAL NOTICE: OHIO REQUIRES NOTARIZATION OF ALL SIGNATURES ON TITLE ASSIGNMENTS AND BMV FORM 3770. BOTH SELLER AND BUYER MUST HAVE THEIR SIGNATURES NOTARIZED. TITLE TRANSFERS ARE PROCESSED BY THE COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS TITLE OFFICE — NOT THE BMV.

Document Date: [__/__/____]

---

SECTION 1: PARTIES

SELLER:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: OH ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

Ohio Driver's License Number: [________________________________]

CO-SELLER (if applicable):

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: OH ZIP: [____]

Ohio Driver's License Number: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

Driver's License Number: [________________________________]

CO-BUYER (if applicable):

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Driver's License Number: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 2: VEHICLE INFORMATION

Year: [____] Make: [________________________________] Model: [________________________________]

Body Style: ☐ Sedan ☐ Coupe ☐ SUV ☐ Truck ☐ Van ☐ Minivan ☐ Motorcycle ☐ RV/Motorhome ☐ Trailer ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Color: [________________________________]

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [________________________________]

License Plate Number: [________________________________]

Ohio Title Number: [________________________________]

Engine Number (if applicable): [________________________________]

Transmission: ☐ Automatic ☐ Manual

Fuel Type: ☐ Gasoline ☐ Diesel ☐ Electric ☐ Hybrid ☐ Flex Fuel ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Number of Cylinders: [____]

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): [________________________________] lbs.

---

SECTION 3: ODOMETER DISCLOSURE

Federal and State Odometer Disclosure Statement

The odometer reading at the time of transfer is: [________________________________] miles.

Select ONE:

☐ The odometer reading reflects the ACTUAL mileage of the vehicle.

☐ The odometer reading reflects the amount of mileage in EXCESS of the odometer's mechanical limits (i.e., the odometer has rolled over).

☐ The odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage. WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY.

Seller certifies that to the best of Seller's knowledge the above odometer statement is true and correct. Federal law (49 U.S.C. § 32703) and Ohio law prohibit the disconnection, resetting, or alteration of a motor vehicle odometer with intent to change the number of miles indicated. Violation is a federal crime and also actionable under Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act (ORC § 1345.02).

Ohio Odometer Exemption: Vehicles with a GVWR over 16,000 pounds and vehicles 20 model years old or older are exempt from odometer disclosure requirements under federal law (49 CFR § 580.17).

---

SECTION 4: VEHICLE CONDITION AND HISTORY

Title Status:

☐ Clean Title ☐ Salvage Title ☐ Rebuilt Title ☐ Flood Title ☐ Lemon Law Buyback ☐ Junk Title ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Ohio Title Brand Disclosures (if applicable):

☐ None

☐ Salvage — the vehicle was declared a total loss by an insurance company

☐ Rebuilt — the vehicle was previously salvaged and has been rebuilt/restored

☐ Flood — the vehicle sustained flood damage

☐ Lemon Law Buyback — the vehicle was repurchased by the manufacturer under ORC § 1345.71 et seq.

☐ Odometer Rollback/Discrepancy

☐ Other: [________________________________]

Damage History:

☐ No known damage history

☐ Prior damage (describe): [________________________________]

Vehicle History:

Has this vehicle ever been used as:

☐ Rental vehicle ☐ Taxi/Livery ☐ Police/Government ☐ Commercial vehicle ☐ None of the above

Known Mechanical Defects:

☐ No known mechanical defects

☐ Known defects (describe): [________________________________]

---

SECTION 5: PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT

Sale Price: $[________________________________]

Trade-In Allowance (if applicable): $[________________________________]

Trade-In Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model

Trade-In VIN: [________________________________]

Net Amount Due: $[________________________________]

Payment Method:

☐ Cash ☐ Certified Funds ☐ Personal Check ☐ Cashier's Check ☐ Financing ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Ohio Sales Tax Information:

Ohio imposes a state sales tax of 5.75% on the purchase price of motor vehicles. In addition, counties may levy permissive sales taxes of up to 2.25%, bringing the combined rate to as high as 8.00% depending on the county in which the vehicle is titled.

Estimated Tax Calculation:

Component	Rate	Amount
State Sales Tax	5.75%	$[________________________________]
County Permissive Tax	[____]%	$[________________________________]
Total Estimated Tax	[____]%	$[________________________________]

Tax Note: Sales tax on vehicle purchases is collected by the county Clerk of Courts Title Office at the time of title transfer — not at the point of sale. The tax is based on the purchase price stated on the title assignment or Bill of Sale. Gift transfers and certain family transfers may qualify for a tax exemption. Contact the county Clerk of Courts or the Ohio Department of Taxation for guidance. Use Ohio's "The Finder" at thefinder.tax.ohio.gov to determine exact rates for your county.

---

SECTION 6: WARRANTY STATUS

Select ONE:

☐ "AS-IS" SALE — NO WARRANTY

THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS." THE SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE PURSUANT TO ORC § 1302.29.

BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE OR HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC OF BUYER'S CHOICE PRIOR TO PURCHASE. BUYER ACCEPTS THE VEHICLE IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION AND ASSUMES ALL RISK OF DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.

OHIO LEMON LAW NOTICE (ORC §§ 1345.71 through 1345.77):

Ohio's Lemon Law applies ONLY to NEW motor vehicles purchased or leased primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. The defect must occur within 12 months or 18,000 miles from the date of delivery (whichever comes first) and must substantially impair the vehicle's use, value, or safety. The manufacturer must have had a reasonable number of repair attempts. This law does NOT apply to used vehicles sold in private-party transactions. Vehicles purchased as used do not qualify, even if the defect appears soon after purchase.

If a lemon law buyback vehicle is being resold, the manufacturer must provide the same express warranty provided to the original consumer, with the term being the greater of 12,000 miles or 12 months after the date of resale, or the remaining term of the manufacturer's original warranty.

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller provides the following limited warranty:

Coverage Period: [________________________________]

Covered Components:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Exclusions:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Maximum Liability: $[________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY STILL IN EFFECT

Remaining manufacturer's warranty is transferable to Buyer:

Warranty Expiration: [__/__/____] or [________________________________] miles, whichever occurs first

Warranty Coverage: [________________________________]

Transfer Requirements: [________________________________]

☐ EXTENDED WARRANTY/SERVICE CONTRACT

An extended warranty or service contract is being provided:

Provider: [________________________________]

Policy/Contract Number: [________________________________]

Coverage Period: [________________________________]

Coverage Details: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 7: LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE

Check one:

☐ FREE AND CLEAR: Seller certifies that the vehicle is free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances. Seller holds clear title.

☐ ELECTRONIC TITLE WITH NO LIEN: The title is held electronically by the Ohio BMV. There is no lien. Seller will use BMV Form 3770 to assign ownership.

☐ EXISTING LIEN: The following lien(s) exist on this vehicle:

Lienholder Information:

Name: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Account Number: [________________________________]

Payoff Amount: $[________________________________] (as of [__/__/____])

Daily Per Diem: $[________________________________]

Lien Satisfaction:

☐ Seller will obtain lien release prior to delivery

☐ Seller will pay off lien from sale proceeds at closing; lien release to follow within [____] business days

☐ Buyer is assuming the existing lien as part of this transaction

☐ Title is being held by lienholder; lienholder will release title directly to county Clerk of Courts upon payoff

Ohio E-Title Note: Ohio uses an electronic titling system. When a lien exists, the title is typically held electronically. Once the lien is satisfied, the lienholder must electronically release the lien, after which the owner may obtain a physical title or the title remains in electronic form. Buyers should confirm lien satisfaction before completing the purchase. BMV Form 3770 can be used when the title is electronic and no physical title has been issued.

---

SECTION 8: SELLER REPRESENTATIONS

Seller represents and warrants:

☐ Seller is the registered and titled owner of the vehicle and has full authority to sell and transfer title.

☐ The Certificate of Title is genuine and has not been altered, tampered with, or forged.

☐ All statements made herein regarding the vehicle's condition, history, and mileage are true and accurate to the best of Seller's knowledge.

☐ Seller will properly assign the Certificate of Title to Buyer as required by ORC § 4505.06 and have the assignment notarized.

☐ Seller will disclose all liens and encumbrances on the vehicle.

☐ Seller will provide Buyer with all keys, remotes, manuals, and accessories in Seller's possession.

☐ The vehicle has not been subject to an undisclosed recall, or recalls are disclosed as follows: [________________________________]

☐ If this vehicle is a lemon law buyback, Seller has disclosed this fact and the title has been appropriately branded.

---

SECTION 9: OHIO TITLE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS

SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS:

Per Ohio law, Seller must:

1. ☐ Properly assign the Certificate of Title to Buyer by completing the assignment on the back of the physical title, OR complete BMV Form 3770 if the title is electronic (per ORC § 4505.032)

2. ☐ Have the assignment signature(s) NOTARIZED — Ohio requires notarization of all title assignment signatures

3. ☐ Deliver the assigned title (or completed BMV Form 3770) to Buyer at time of sale

4. ☐ Provide accurate odometer disclosure on the title or on a separate federal odometer disclosure statement

5. ☐ Remove license plates from the vehicle — Ohio plates stay with the Seller, not the vehicle

6. ☐ Cancel insurance on the vehicle after removing plates

7. ☐ Provide Buyer with a completed Bill of Sale documenting the purchase price

BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS:

Per Ohio law, Buyer must:

1. ☐ Apply for a new title at the county Clerk of Courts Title Office within 30 days of purchase (late fees apply after 30 days)

2. ☐ Pay all applicable sales taxes at the time of title transfer at the Clerk of Courts office

3. ☐ Pay the title fee ($15.00 base fee; some counties charge up to $23.00 with permissive fees)

4. ☐ Obtain proper Ohio liability insurance before operating the vehicle

5. ☐ Obtain new license plates or transfer existing plates at a BMV Deputy Registrar office

6. ☐ If the vehicle is registered in an E-Check county, obtain a passing emissions test (if applicable)

7. ☐ Have the Buyer's signature on the title assignment NOTARIZED

BMV Form 3770 Usage (Electronic Title Casual Sale):

Per ORC § 4505.032, BMV Form 3770 may be used ONLY when:

• The title is held electronically (no physical title has been issued)
• The sale is between private parties (casual sale)
• The seller is transferring to an Ohio resident
• Both Seller and Buyer complete their respective pages of the form
• Both signatures are notarized
• The form CANNOT be used by dealerships or insurance companies

Required Documents for Title Transfer at County Clerk of Courts:

• Properly assigned Certificate of Title with notarized signatures, OR completed and notarized BMV Form 3770
• Bill of Sale showing the purchase price
• Valid Photo Identification for Buyer
• Proof of Ohio auto insurance
• Payment for title fee, registration fee, and sales tax
• Lien Release (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney (if applicable)

---

SECTION 10: OHIO EMISSIONS TESTING (E-CHECK) REQUIREMENTS

E-Check Emissions Testing is required in the following seven Ohio counties:

County	Area
Cuyahoga	Cleveland metropolitan area
Geauga	Northeast Ohio
Lake	Northeast Ohio
Lorain	Northeast Ohio
Medina	Northeast Ohio
Portage	Northeast Ohio
Summit	Akron metropolitan area

E-Check Testing Schedule:

• Vehicles are tested every two years based on model year
• Odd model years tested in odd calendar years; even model years in even calendar years
• 2026 testing applies to model years 2022, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
• New vehicles are exempt for the first four model years

Exemptions from E-Check:

☐ Vehicle registered outside the seven E-Check counties

☐ Vehicle is four model years old or newer

☐ Vehicle is model year 1995 or older (classic/antique)

☐ Vehicle is diesel powered

☐ Vehicle is electric or hydrogen powered

☐ Vehicle has a GVWR exceeding 10,000 lbs.

☐ Motorcycle

Repair Waiver: If a vehicle fails the E-Check, and the owner spends $450 or more (effective January 1, 2026) on emissions-related repairs without achieving a passing result, the owner may apply for a repair waiver.

Important: Ohio does NOT have a statewide safety inspection program. There is no periodic mechanical safety inspection required for passenger vehicles. The only required testing is the E-Check emissions test in the seven designated counties listed above.

---

SECTION 11: DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

Date of Delivery: [__/__/____]

Time of Delivery: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

Location of Delivery: [________________________________]

Items Delivered with Vehicle:

☐ Certificate of Title (properly assigned and notarized), OR BMV Form 3770 (completed and notarized)

☐ Bill of Sale

☐ Odometer Disclosure Statement

☐ [____] Key(s)

☐ [____] Remote(s)/Key Fob(s)

☐ Owner's Manual

☐ Service Records

☐ E-Check Certificate (if applicable)

☐ Warranty Documents

☐ Lien Release (if applicable)

☐ Other: [________________________________]

Buyer's Acceptance:

Buyer acknowledges receipt of the vehicle and all items checked above, and accepts the vehicle in its present condition subject to the warranty terms (if any) set forth in this Bill of Sale.

---

SECTION 12: SIGNATURES — NOTARIZATION REQUIRED

IMPORTANT: Ohio requires that all signatures on title assignments (and BMV Form 3770) be notarized. The notarization below satisfies this requirement when used in conjunction with the title assignment or BMV Form 3770.

SELLER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-SELLER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-BUYER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 13: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT — REQUIRED

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, in and for said County and State, on this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], personally appeared:

SELLER: [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument and that the statements contained therein are true.

CO-SELLER (if applicable): [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument.

BUYER: [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument.

CO-BUYER (if applicable): [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Notary Public Signature: ________________________________________

Printed Name: [________________________________]

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

Commission Number: [________________________________]

[NOTARY SEAL]

---

PART THREE: BOAT/WATERCRAFT BILL OF SALE

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

WATERCRAFT, VESSEL, AND OUTBOARD MOTOR BILL OF SALE

This document is for use with Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft vessel titling and registration requirements

NOTICE: Ohio requires titling for watercraft 14 feet or longer in length, outboard motors of 10 HP or greater, and watercraft under 14 feet with permanently affixed propulsion of 10 HP or greater. Titles are issued by the County Clerk of Courts Title Office. A boat requiring a title may NOT be registered until a title is issued in the new owner's name.

Document Date: [__/__/____]

---

SECTION 1: PARTIES

SELLER:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: OH ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

Ohio Driver's License Number: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

Driver's License Number: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 2: WATERCRAFT/VESSEL INFORMATION

Vessel Type:

☐ Motorboat ☐ Sailboat ☐ Pontoon ☐ Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) ☐ Canoe/Kayak ☐ Jon Boat ☐ Bass Boat ☐ Cabin Cruiser ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Year Built: [____]

Manufacturer/Make: [________________________________]

Model: [________________________________]

Length: [____] feet [____] inches

Beam (Width): [____] feet [____] inches

Hull Material: ☐ Fiberglass ☐ Aluminum ☐ Wood ☐ Steel ☐ Inflatable ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Hull Identification Number (HIN): [________________________________]

Ohio Registration Number: OH [________________________________]

Ohio Title Number: [________________________________]

Primary Color: [________________________________]

Secondary Color: [________________________________]

Fuel Type: ☐ Gasoline ☐ Diesel ☐ Electric ☐ None (Sail/Paddle)

Propulsion: ☐ Inboard ☐ Outboard ☐ Inboard/Outboard (I/O) ☐ Jet Drive ☐ Sail ☐ Paddle ☐ None

Titling Requirement (check applicable):

☐ Watercraft is 14 feet or longer in length — Title Required

☐ Watercraft is under 14 feet but has permanently affixed propulsion of 10 HP or greater — Title Required

☐ Outboard motor is 10 HP or greater — Separate Motor Title Required

☐ Watercraft does not require titling (under 14 feet, no motor or motor under 10 HP)

---

SECTION 3: OUTBOARD MOTOR INFORMATION (If Applicable)

Motor 1:

Year: [____] Make: [________________________________] Horsepower: [____] HP

Serial Number: [________________________________]

Ohio Title Number (if 10 HP or greater): [________________________________]

Motor 2 (if applicable):

Year: [____] Make: [________________________________] Horsepower: [____] HP

Serial Number: [________________________________]

Ohio Title Number (if 10 HP or greater): [________________________________]

Ohio Motor Titling Note: Under ORC § 1547.53, outboard motors of 10 horsepower or greater must be separately titled. The motor title is separate from the watercraft title. Both must be properly assigned and transferred at the county Clerk of Courts Title Office.

---

SECTION 4: TRAILER INFORMATION (If Included in Sale)

☐ Trailer is included in this sale

☐ Trailer is NOT included in this sale

If included:

Year: [____] Make: [________________________________]

VIN: [________________________________]

License Plate: [________________________________]

Ohio Title Number: [________________________________]

Trailer Value: $[________________________________]

GVWR: [________________________________] lbs.

Ohio Trailer Titling Note: Trailers and semi-trailers exceeding 4,000 pounds GVWR must be titled in Ohio. Lighter utility trailers used exclusively for transporting boats may or may not require titling depending on weight. Verify with the county Clerk of Courts.

---

SECTION 5: PURCHASE PRICE

Watercraft/Vessel Price: $[________________________________]

Outboard Motor(s) Price: $[________________________________]

Trailer Price (if included): $[________________________________]

Accessories Included: $[________________________________]

TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE: $[________________________________]

Payment Method:

☐ Cash ☐ Certified Funds ☐ Personal Check ☐ Cashier's Check ☐ Financing ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Tax Note: Ohio sales tax applies to the purchase of watercraft at the same combined state and county rate applicable to motor vehicles. Sales tax is collected at the county Clerk of Courts Title Office at the time of title transfer.

---

SECTION 6: WARRANTY STATUS

Select ONE:

☐ "AS-IS" SALE — NO WARRANTY

THIS WATERCRAFT, MOTOR(S), AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ARE SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS." SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR SEAWORTHINESS, PURSUANT TO ORC § 1302.29.

BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE WATERCRAFT AND ACCEPTS IT IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION.

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller provides the following limited warranty:

Coverage: [________________________________]

Duration: [________________________________]

Exclusions: [________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ FULL WARRANTY

Seller warrants that the watercraft is:

☐ Free from defects in materials and workmanship

☐ Seaworthy and suitable for normal marine use

☐ Conforms to the description provided herein

Warranty Period: [________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

---

SECTION 7: LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE

Check one:

☐ NO LIENS: The watercraft, motor(s), and trailer (if applicable) are free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

☐ LIENS EXIST: The following liens exist:

Lienholder: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

Account Number: [________________________________]

Amount Owed: $[________________________________]

Payoff arrangements: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 8: SELLER REPRESENTATIONS

Seller represents and warrants that:

☐ Seller is the legal and titled owner of the watercraft and has full authority to sell and transfer title.

☐ The Hull Identification Number (HIN) has not been altered, defaced, or removed.

☐ The watercraft has not been reported as stolen.

☐ All information provided regarding the watercraft is true and accurate.

☐ Seller will properly assign the Certificate(s) of Title to Buyer (watercraft title, motor title, and trailer title as applicable).

☐ Seller will cooperate with ODNR registration transfer requirements.

☐ If the outboard motor is 10 HP or greater, Seller will assign the separate motor title.

---

SECTION 9: OHIO WATERCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT OHIO REQUIREMENTS:

Per ORC § 1547.53 and § 1547.531, and ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft regulations:

1. Titling: The following watercraft and motors MUST be titled through the county Clerk of Courts Title Office:
   - Watercraft 14 feet or longer in length
   - Outboard motors of 10 horsepower or greater (separate title)
   - Watercraft under 14 feet with permanently affixed mechanical propulsion of 10 HP or greater

2. Registration: All watercraft 14 feet or longer, and any watercraft under 14 feet with mechanical propulsion (including sail), must be registered with ODNR. A boat requiring a title may NOT be registered until a title is issued in the new owner's name.

3. Registration Display: Ohio registration numbers (OH prefix) must be displayed on both sides of the bow in block letters at least three inches high.

4. Registration Certificate: The registration certificate must be carried aboard the vessel at all times during operation.

5. Boater Education: Ohio requires boater education for operators born on or after January 1, 1982, who operate a vessel powered by more than 10 HP. Completion of an approved boating safety course is mandatory.

6. Personal Flotation Devices: All vessels must carry one approved PFD for each person aboard. Children under age 10 must wear a PFD at all times while on a vessel under 18 feet.

Registration Fees (subject to change):

Vessel Type/Size	Fee
Watercraft under 16 feet	$25.00
Watercraft 16 feet to under 26 feet	$40.00
Watercraft 26 feet and over	$75.00
Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski)	$25.00

Documents Required for Watercraft Title Transfer:

☐ Properly assigned Certificate(s) of Title (watercraft, motor, trailer as applicable)

☐ Bill of Sale

☐ Valid Photo Identification

☐ Payment for title fee, registration fee, and sales tax

☐ Lien Release (if applicable)

---

SECTION 10: ITEMS INCLUDED IN SALE

Check all items included:

☐ Certificate of Title — Watercraft (properly assigned)

☐ Certificate of Title — Outboard Motor(s) (properly assigned)

☐ Certificate of Title — Trailer (properly assigned)

☐ Current Registration Certificate

☐ Owner's Manual

☐ Service Records

☐ Anchor and Line

☐ Life Jackets/PFDs (Quantity: [____])

☐ Fire Extinguisher

☐ Navigation Lights

☐ Horn/Whistle

☐ Dock Lines

☐ Fenders/Bumpers

☐ Boat Cover

☐ Bimini Top

☐ Fish Finder/Depth Sounder

☐ GPS/Chart Plotter

☐ VHF Radio

☐ Trolling Motor

☐ Electronics (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Other: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 11: SIGNATURES

SELLER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-SELLER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-BUYER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

---

SECTION 12: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Required for Title Assignments; Recommended for Bill of Sale)

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, in and for said County and State, on this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], personally appeared:

SELLER: [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument.

BUYER: [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Notary Public Signature: ________________________________________

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Commission Number: [________________________________]

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

---

PART FOUR: SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS AND DISCLOSURES

---

FORM A: COMPREHENSIVE LIEN RELEASE AND SATISFACTION

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

LIEN RELEASE AND SATISFACTION

The undersigned lienholder hereby certifies and releases the following:

Property Description:

☐ Motor Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model

VIN: [________________________________]

☐ Watercraft: [________________________________] HIN: [________________________________]

☐ Outboard Motor: [________________________________] Serial: [________________________________]

☐ Personal Property: [________________________________]

Lienholder Information:

Name: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Lien Information:

Original Lien Date: [__/__/____]

Original Lien Amount: $[________________________________]

Account/Reference Number: [________________________________]

The undersigned lienholder hereby certifies that:

1. The above-described lien has been fully satisfied and paid in full.

2. The lienholder releases all right, title, and interest in the above-described property.

3. The lienholder authorizes the applicable Ohio county Clerk of Courts Title Office to remove its name as lienholder from the Certificate of Title.

4. For electronic titles, the lienholder has electronically released the lien through the Ohio e-title system.

Authorized Representative:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Title: [________________________________]

Notary Acknowledgment:

STATE OF [________________________________]
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Subscribed and sworn to before me this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____].

Notary Public: ________________________________________

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

---

FORM B: POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT TRANSFER

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

I/We, [________________________________] ("Principal"), hereby appoint:

[________________________________] ("Agent")

Address: [________________________________]

as my/our true and lawful attorney-in-fact to act in my/our name, place, and stead for the following limited purpose:

Property Description:

☐ Motor Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model

VIN: [________________________________] Title No.: [________________________________]

☐ Watercraft: [________________________________] HIN: [________________________________]

☐ Outboard Motor: [________________________________] Serial: [________________________________]

Powers Granted:

☐ To sign and execute any and all documents necessary to transfer title

☐ To obtain duplicate title if original is lost or unavailable

☐ To complete odometer disclosure statements

☐ To apply for registration and license plates

☐ To pay any fees, taxes, or charges associated with the transfer

☐ To appear before a notary for title assignment purposes

☐ Other: [________________________________]

This Power of Attorney:

☐ Shall remain in effect until [__/__/____]

☐ Shall remain in effect until revoked in writing

Principal's Signature:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Notary Acknowledgment:

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared [________________________________], known to me (or proved to me) to be the person whose name is subscribed above, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

Notary Public: ________________________________________

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

---

FORM C: GIFT AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

AFFIDAVIT OF GIFT

I, [________________________________], being first duly sworn, depose and state:

1. I am the owner of the following property:

☐ Motor Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model
VIN: [________________________________]

☐ Watercraft: [________________________________] HIN: [________________________________]

☐ Outboard Motor: [________________________________] Serial: [________________________________]

☐ Personal Property: [________________________________]

2. I am gifting the above-described property to:

Name: [________________________________]

Relationship: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

3. NO CONSIDERATION: No money or other consideration of any kind has been or will be exchanged for this gift. The transfer is a bona fide gift.

4. FAIR MARKET VALUE: The fair market value of this property at the time of gift is: $[________________________________]

5. Ohio Tax Exemption for Gifts: Under Ohio law, motor vehicle gift transfers between certain family members (spouse, parent, child, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, sibling) may be exempt from Ohio sales tax. The relationship must be documented at the time of title transfer at the county Clerk of Courts. A gift transfer to a non-family member is generally subject to sales tax on the fair market value.

6. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Donor's Signature:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Recipient's Acknowledgment:

I, [________________________________], acknowledge receipt of the above-described property as a gift.

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Notary Acknowledgment:

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Subscribed and sworn to before me this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____].

Notary Public: ________________________________________

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

---

FORM D: SELLER'S DISCLOSURE ADDENDUM

ADDITIONAL SELLER DISCLOSURES

This Addendum is attached to and made part of the Bill of Sale dated [__/__/____] between:

Seller: [________________________________]

Buyer: [________________________________]

Property: [________________________________]

---

DISCLOSURE CHECKLIST

Seller makes the following additional disclosures (check all that apply):

For Vehicles:

☐ Vehicle has been in an accident (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has frame damage

☐ Vehicle has been repainted (partially or fully)

☐ Airbags have deployed and/or been replaced

☐ Vehicle has aftermarket modifications (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has known mechanical issues (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has electrical problems (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has water/flood damage

☐ Vehicle has rust or body corrosion (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Check engine light or other warning lights are on (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has failed E-Check emissions test

☐ Vehicle is a salvage/rebuilt title

☐ Vehicle is a lemon law buyback under ORC § 1345.71

☐ Title is held by lienholder

☐ Vehicle is being sold by someone other than the titled owner (explain): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has been used as a taxi, rental, police, or commercial vehicle

For Watercraft:

☐ Hull has been repaired (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vessel has been in a collision or grounding

☐ Engine has been rebuilt or replaced

☐ Electrical system has issues (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vessel has taken on water/sinking history

☐ ODNR or Coast Guard violations on record

☐ Other: [________________________________]

General Disclosures:

☐ Property is subject to a recall (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Property has been used for commercial purposes

☐ Property has been used as collateral for a loan

☐ Property was previously owned by: [________________________________]

☐ Other material facts: [________________________________]

---

Seller Certification:

I certify that all disclosures above are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Seller Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Buyer Acknowledgment:

I acknowledge receipt and review of the above disclosures.

Buyer Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

---

IMPORTANT NOTICES AND JURISDICTION NOTES

OHIO TITLE OFFICE AND AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)

• Website: bmv.ohio.gov
• Phone: (844) 644-6268
• Note: The BMV handles registration, plates, and driver licenses — NOT titles

County Clerk of Courts Title Offices

• Vehicle and watercraft titles are issued at the county level by the Clerk of Courts
• Each of Ohio's 88 counties has a Clerk of Courts Title Office
• Find your local office: bmv.ohio.gov (select "Find a Title Office")

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) — Division of Parks and Watercraft

• Website: watercraft.ohiodnr.gov
• Phone: (614) 265-6480 or (877) 4BOATER (in-state)
• Address: 2045 Morse Road, Building A-2, Columbus, OH 43229-6693

Ohio Department of Taxation

• Website: tax.ohio.gov
• Phone: (888) 405-4039
• The Finder (tax rate lookup): thefinder.tax.ohio.gov

Ohio Attorney General — Consumer Protection Section

• Website: ohioattorneygeneral.gov
• Consumer Helpline: (800) 282-0515

RELEVANT OHIO FORMS

• BMV Form 3770: Ownership Assignment and Title Application for Casual Sale (for electronic titles)
• Certificate of Title (reverse side): Title assignment section for physical titles
• Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement: Required when the title does not contain an odometer disclosure section

OHIO INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Safety Inspection:

Ohio does NOT require periodic safety inspections for passenger vehicles. There is no statewide or county-level mechanical safety inspection program.

Emissions Inspection (E-Check):

• Required in seven Northeast Ohio counties only: Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit
• Vehicles tested every two years based on model year
• Testing fee: $24.50
• Vehicles exempt for first four model years
• Model year 1995 and older exempt
• Repair waiver available after $450 spent on repairs (effective January 1, 2026)
• Find testing locations: ohioecheck.info
• Phone: (877) 324-3258

TIMELINE REQUIREMENTS

Action	Deadline
Buyer applies for title transfer at county Clerk of Courts	Within 30 days of sale
Late title transfer penalty	Additional fees after 30 days
Seller removes license plates	At time of sale
Watercraft title transfer at county Clerk of Courts	As soon as practicable
Watercraft registration with ODNR	Before operation; after title is issued
E-Check test (if in designated county)	Before registration renewal

FEES (Subject to Change — May Vary by County)

Fee Type	Amount
Certificate of Title (base)	$15.00
Certificate of Title (with county permissive fee)	Up to $23.00
Duplicate Title	$15.00
Late Title Transfer Penalty	Varies by county
License Plate (new)	$10.50
Annual Registration	$31.00 (passenger)
E-Check Emissions Test	$24.50
Watercraft Registration (under 16 ft)	$25.00
Watercraft Registration (16 ft to under 26 ft)	$40.00
Watercraft Registration (26 ft and over)	$75.00
State Sales Tax	5.75%
County Permissive Sales Tax	0% – 2.25% (varies by county)

OHIO SALES TAX RATES — SELECTED COUNTIES

County	Combined Rate
Cuyahoga (Cleveland)	8.00%
Hamilton (Cincinnati)	7.80%
Franklin (Columbus)	7.50%
Summit (Akron)	6.75%
Montgomery (Dayton)	7.25%
Lucas (Toledo)	7.25%
Stark (Canton)	6.50%
Butler (Hamilton area)	7.25%
Minimum (state only)	5.75%

Note: Verify your county's exact combined rate at thefinder.tax.ohio.gov. Rates are subject to change.

---

This Ohio Bill of Sale Pack is provided for informational purposes. Users should verify current requirements with their county Clerk of Courts Title Office, the Ohio BMV, and the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft, and consult with a licensed Ohio attorney for legal advice.

END OF OHIO COMPREHENSIVE BILL OF SALE PACK