Dayton, Ohio
How to Fill Out a Dayton Horse Trailer Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a horse trailer bill of sale in Dayton, Ohio (Form BMV 3774). Includes the exact Montgomery County BMV – Dayton location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.25%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Dayton Horse Trailer Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the Montgomery County BMV – Dayton.
- 2
Record Horse Trailer details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Ohio title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Ohio does not require notarization. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
- 5
Submit to the Montgomery County BMV – Dayton
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 1451 S Alex Rd, Dayton, OH 45449. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (937) 225-4000. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $15.00 and sales tax at 7.25%.
Dayton Title & Registration Office
Office
Montgomery County BMV – Dayton
Address
1451 S Alex Rd, Dayton, OH 45449
Phone
(937) 225-4000
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Special requirements in Montgomery County:
- Title transfer at Montgomery County Auto Title
- Sales tax at title transfer
- Odometer disclosure required
- Buyer must get plates before driving
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the OH DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Horse Trailer Bill of Sale in Dayton
- Where do I file a horse trailer bill of sale in Dayton?
- File at the Montgomery County BMV – Dayton, located at 1451 S Alex Rd, Dayton, OH 45449. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (937) 225-4000.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Dayton?
- The title transfer fee in Montgomery County is $15.00. Combined sales tax rate: 7.25%. Ohio state 5.75% + Montgomery County 1.5%
- Does Dayton, Ohio require notarization for a horse trailer bill of sale?
- No. Ohio does not require notarization.
- What form do I use for a horse trailer bill of sale in Ohio?
- Ohio uses Form BMV 3774 for horse trailer title transfers. You can download it from the Montgomery County BMV – Dayton or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.