Title by Mail Checklist
Clerk of Courts, April Daniels- Please call the office from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM to determine the correct sales tax for the transaction. Phone (440) 576-3640
- Include a phone number and email address with your “mail-in request” for communication purposes.
- Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a prompt reply.
- Mail your forms and make check or money order out to:
2 W. Walnut Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
Please note that these are general requirements and additional documentation may be requested upon review of your application of Certificate of Title.
Transfer of Ohio Title
- Assignment (top portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by seller(s), and notarized.
- Buyer’s Acknowledgement of Odometer Certification (middle portion) of original Ohio title signed by purchaser(s).
- Application (bottom portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by purchaser(s) and notarized.
- Applicant’s Odometer Statement, if applicable.
- $16.50 title fee, plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price.
Transfer of Non-Ohio Title
- Original certificate of title with assignment completed in its entirety.
- A BMV Out of State Inspection Form.
- Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists.
- Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle filled out in its entirety, signed by applicant(s) and notarized.
- Applicant’s Odometer Statement if applicable.
- $16.50 title fee plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price.
Duplicate/Replacement Ohio Title
- Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle with the Duplicate/Replacement section completed in addition to vehicle and owner(s) information. Application must be signed by owner(s) and notarized.
- Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists.
- $15.00 title fee.
For the following title transactions please call our office at (440) 576-3640.
- Probate/Surviving Spouse
- Lease transactions
- Court Order