Where to Sign

Ohio car titles must be notarized.

1. Wait to sign until you are before a Notary.
2. Back of the title top half - print name(s) on the line where it reads "Transferor's/Seller's Printed Name."
3. Back of the title right next to where you printed name(s) - sign name(s) on the line where it reads "Transferor's/Seller's Signature."

Multiple Owners

All owners listed on the front of title must sign the title. Make sure to sign before a notary.

Lien or Bank Name on Title

If your Ohio title shows a lien or a bank name printed on the front, then your title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate lien release letter.

Duplicate Time In Person

Same Day

Duplicate Time Mail

Up to 30 days

Duplicate Cost

$15

Ohio DMV

Please visit https://bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov/bmvonline/titles/titleofficesearch to locate the address for your county's title office.