An Ohio bill of sale allows buyers and sellers to record the sale of personal property in a private transaction. Once the buyer and seller have completed the appropriate form and money has changed hands, ownership of the item is transferred from one party to the other. The bill of sale establishes when the transfer took place, what items were transferred, and how much the buyer paid in total for the items. The names, contact information, and signatures of each party must be included in the document. If the transaction involves important or valuable goods, the parties can sign the bill of sale in the presence of a notary for added legitimacy and security.

Types (4)

Firearm Bill of Sale – Unlicensed firearms sellers can use this form to record the sale of guns within the state.

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Boat Bill of Sale – This bill of sale is used to record the sale of watercraft.

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Generic Bill of Sale – Sellers can use this general bill of sale to report a purchase and provide evidence of the change in ownership.

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Registration Resources

Motor Vehicle

• Bureau of Motor Vehicles Locations – A list of all BMV offices in the state where vehicle registration is conducted.
• Fee Schedule – All licensing, registration, and titling fees for motor vehicles.
• E-Check Locations – Residents of Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Lake County, Lorain County, Medina County, Portage County, and Summit County must take an emissions test for their vehicle at one of these E-Check locations prior to registering their vehicle.

Firearm

• Application for License to Carry a Concealed Handgun – This form must be submitted by Ohio residents who wish to obtain a concealed carry license.
• Concealed Carry Instructor Search – License applicants are required to take a concealed carry course with a certified instructor; certified instructors can be found on this webpage.
• Sheriff’s Offices – A list of sheriff’s offices in each county where concealed carry license applications can be submitted.
• Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map – A map of all states that have agreed to recognize Ohio concealed carry licensees who visit their state.

Boat

• Department of Natural Resources – The Ohio DNR handles all boat registrations in the state.
• Bureau of Motor Vehicles Locations – A list of all BMV offices in the state where new boat owners must title their vessel.
• Watercraft Registration Application – The application form boat owners must complete in order to properly register their watercraft.
• Boat Registration Agents – A list of boat registration agents where boat registrants can complete the registration process.
• Watercraft Offices – A list of watercraft offices where boat registrants can complete the registration process (watercraft offices offer more services than boat registration agents).
• Registration Fees – Click on “What It Costs” on this webpage to determine the cost of boat registration.