Columbus, Ohio
Columbus DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Ohio vehicle title transfer office for Columbus and Franklin County. Get your Columbus bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Franklin County BMV Title Office.
Columbus Title & Registration Office
Office Name
Franklin County BMV Title Office
Address
373 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone
(614) 525-3090
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
7.50%
Special requirements in Franklin County:
- Title must be transferred at the Franklin County Clerk of Courts Auto Title Office
- Ohio sales tax collected at time of title transfer based on purchase price
- Odometer disclosure required on the title for vehicles under 10 years old
- Buyer must obtain Ohio title and plates before operating the vehicle
Notarization in Columbus: ✓ Not Required
Ohio does not require notarization for a standard private vehicle sale. Both parties sign the title.
Documents Required for Columbus Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 7.50% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Columbus Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Columbus DMV
- Where is the DMV in Columbus, Ohio?
- The Columbus title office is the Franklin County BMV Title Office, located at 373 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (614) 525-3090.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Columbus?
- The title transfer fee in Franklin County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 7.50%. Ohio state rate 5.75% + Franklin County permissive tax 1.50% + transit 0.25%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Columbus?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 7.50% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Columbus?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the Franklin County BMV Title Office to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.