Toledo, Ohio
How to Fill Out a Toledo Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a motorcycle bill of sale in Toledo, Ohio (Form BMV 3774). Includes the exact Lucas County BMV – Toledo 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 Toledo Motorcycle 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 Lucas County BMV – Toledo.
- 2
Record Motorcycle 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. Also enter the current odometer reading — federal law mandates accurate odometer disclosure for vehicles under 10 model years old.
- 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 Lucas County BMV – Toledo
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 1105 Jackson St, Toledo, OH 43604. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (419) 213-4400. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $15.00 and sales tax at 7.25%.
Toledo Title & Registration Office
Office
Lucas County BMV – Toledo
Address
1105 Jackson St, Toledo, OH 43604
Phone
(419) 213-4400
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Special requirements in Lucas County:
- Title transfer at Lucas 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
- ✗Skipping odometer disclosure — federal law requires it for vehicles under 10 years old
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Motorcycle Bill of Sale in Toledo
- Where do I file a motorcycle bill of sale in Toledo?
- File at the Lucas County BMV – Toledo, located at 1105 Jackson St, Toledo, OH 43604. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (419) 213-4400.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Toledo?
- The title transfer fee in Lucas County is $15.00. Combined sales tax rate: 7.25%. Ohio state 5.75% + Lucas County 1.5%
- Does Toledo, Ohio require notarization for a motorcycle bill of sale?
- No. Ohio does not require notarization.
- What form do I use for a motorcycle bill of sale in Ohio?
- Ohio uses Form BMV 3774 for motorcycle title transfers. You can download it from the Lucas County BMV – Toledo or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.