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Ohio Golf Cart Bill of Sale

Ohio does not require a bill of sale, but the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Ohio golf cart bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles looks for. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Ohio
Golf Cart Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Golf cart details

Price and terms

How to sell a golf cart in Ohio

A golf cart bill of sale records the make, model, serial number and whether the cart is gas or electric, plus the price and date. Standard golf carts are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record. Street-legal low-speed vehicles (LSVs) are titled and registered like cars.

Seller steps

  1. Confirm you hold clear title. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
  2. Agree on the price and fill in the Ohio golf cart bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the Serial / VIN.
  3. Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Ohio does not require a notary.
  4. Sign the title over to the buyer exactly as your name appears on it, and complete the odometer section on the title if the golf cart has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles if Ohio offers one, remove your plates if the state keeps plates with the seller, and cancel the insurance once the buyer has driven away.

Buyer steps

  1. Bring the signed bill of sale, the signed title and your ID to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
  2. Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
  3. Register within Ohio's deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.

Before you sign

  • The serial plate is usually under the seat, on the frame or under the glove box.
  • State the battery age for electric carts; it drives the value.
  • Note whether it is a true LSV (lights, seat belts, 17-digit VIN) or a standard cart.
  • Include the charger in the description if it comes with the cart.

Why a bill of sale matters for a golf cart

  • Golf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
  • Needed for HOA, community or county permit stickers in many areas.
  • If the cart is an LSV, the DMV needs the price for tax.
  • Lists the charger and batteries, which are a big part of the value.

Selling a golf cart? The $19 sell-your-vehicle kit adds a signed release of liability and a Ohio checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

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)
License plates
Stay with seller

Ohio sellers complete the assignment of ownership on the back of the title and have their signature notarized; the price goes on the title, so no separate bill of sale is required. The buyer takes the assigned title to a County Clerk of Courts title office. A bill of sale is still a useful receipt.

Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.

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Ohio golf cart bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a golf cart in Ohio?+

Ohio does not require a bill of sale, but the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Ohio sellers complete the assignment of ownership on the back of the title and have their signature notarized; the price goes on the title, so no separate bill of sale is required. The buyer takes the assigned title to a County Clerk of Courts title office. A bill of sale is still a useful receipt. Ohio has no mandatory form, so any complete, signed bill of sale like the one generated here is accepted.

Does a Ohio golf cart bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Ohio does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. If you want extra certainty, the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page you can use anyway.

Where does the buyer take the bill of sale in Ohio?+

To the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles or the county office that handles vehicle registration, together with the signed title, proof of insurance where required, and payment for tax and fees.

Do golf carts have titles?+

Standard golf carts do not. Low-speed vehicles built for public roads do, and are registered like cars. If yours has a 17-character VIN and a seat belt, it is probably an LSV.

Do I need a bill of sale for a golf cart?+

It is the only document most buyers will ever have for it, so yes. Communities that require golf cart permits usually ask for one too.