Ohio Bill of Sale
Ohio does not require a bill of sale, but the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Ohio does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles will accept.
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Ohio bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Ohio's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Ohio Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Ohio Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Ohio Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Ohio Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Ohio Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Ohio Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Ohio RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Ohio ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Ohio Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Ohio Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Ohio Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Ohio Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Ohio Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Ohio Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Ohio Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Ohio Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Ohio Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Ohio Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Ohio General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Ohio Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Ohio: what to know
Ohio notarizes the title assignment, not the bill of sale. The price goes on the title, but a bill of sale is still a good receipt.
- Bill of sale: not required, strongly recommended.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Ohio notary page.
Ohio at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (www.bmv.ohio.gov)
Ohio notarizes the title assignment, not the bill of sale. The price goes on the title, but a bill of sale is still a good receipt.
Common questions
Does Ohio require a bill of sale?+
Ohio does not require a bill of sale, but the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Ohio notarizes the title assignment, not the bill of sale. The price goes on the title, but a bill of sale is still a good receipt.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Ohio?+
Ohio does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Ohio bill of sale form?+
No. Ohio does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Ohio?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.