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Department of Auto Title - A Division of the Clerk of Courts

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a duplicate certificate of title?

I just moved to Ohio, how do I get an Ohio title for my vehicle?

My title does not reflect the correct vehicle identification number, how do I correct it?

My vehicle has had the vehicle identification plate removed/stolen how do I get a new one?

My insurance company has salvaged my vehicle, but I am keeping it and repairing it for my use, what steps do I need to follow?

How do I transfer ownership of my vehicle to another person?

How do I transfer an assigned title into my name?

How do I record a lien on a motor vehicle?

I need to get a title history done on a vehicle, how is this done?

There is an abandoned vehicle on my property, how do I handle this situation?

There is an abandoned vehicle on the street where I live, how do I handle this?

I purchased a vehicle in-state or out-of-state and the seller did not provide me with a title. I have a bill of sale, what do I do?

I have an assigned title for the vehicle I am driving, but it was assigned a year ago, what do I do?

I just got married, do I need to go and have my name changed on my title?

My spouse has died and the vehicle is still in her/his name, what do I do?

I'm 17 years old and I want to purchase a vehicle in Ohio, how is that handled?

I'm moving to Europe and taking my vehicle with me, how is this handled?