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Ohio Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

Ohio publishes no official bill of sale form. BMV 3774 is the Application for Certificate of Title — the title form — not a bill of sale, a common mix-up. What transfers ownership in Ohio is the NOTARIZED title assignment, handled at the county Clerk of Courts title office (not the BMV). A written bill of sale still documents the price and odometer.

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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Ohio
Ohio Requirements: Notarization required. Transfer title within 30 days. 5.75% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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About This Form

Official name: Ohio Bill of Sale — and Form BMV 3774 Explained

Issued by: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in Ohio (price and odometer). The notarized title assignment plus BMV 3774 carry the transfer at the county Clerk of Courts; the price sets the 5.75%+county sales tax.

When required: Buyers title the vehicle at the county Clerk of Courts within 30 days of purchase ($5 late fee). The title fee is $18.

Ohio Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale Required
Recommended
Notarization Required
Yes
Title Transfer Deadline
30 days
Sales Tax Rate
5.75%

Required Fields on the Form

To be accepted by the Ohio BMV, your bill of sale must include:

  • Seller name, address
  • Buyer name, address
  • Year, make, model
  • VIN
  • Odometer
  • Sale price
  • Date of sale
  • Both signatures

Official Source

Download the official form directly from Ohio BMV, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a compliant Ohio bill of sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BMV 3774 an Ohio bill of sale?
No — BMV 3774 is the Application for Certificate of Title. Ohio has no official bill of sale form; any written bill of sale documenting the price works. The legal transfer is the seller's notarized signature on the back of the title.
What is Ohio's sales tax on vehicle purchases?
Ohio charges 5.75% state sales tax plus a county permissive tax, so totals run about 6.5%–8% by county (Franklin County/Columbus is 8.0%). Paid to the county Clerk of Courts at titling, along with the $18 title fee.