Akron, Ohio
How to Fill Out a Akron Semi Truck Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a semi truck bill of sale in Akron, Ohio (Form BMV 3774). Includes the exact Summit County BMV – Akron location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.75%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Akron Semi Truck 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 Summit County BMV – Akron.
- 2
Record Semi Truck 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 Summit County BMV – Akron
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 1030 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (330) 643-2100. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $15.00 and sales tax at 6.75%.
Akron Title & Registration Office
Office
Summit County BMV – Akron
Address
1030 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310
Phone
(330) 643-2100
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Special requirements in Summit County:
- Title transfer at Summit 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 — Semi Truck Bill of Sale in Akron
- Where do I file a semi truck bill of sale in Akron?
- File at the Summit County BMV – Akron, located at 1030 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (330) 643-2100.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Akron?
- The title transfer fee in Summit County is $15.00. Combined sales tax rate: 6.75%. Ohio state 5.75% + Summit County 1.0%
- Does Akron, Ohio require notarization for a semi truck bill of sale?
- No. Ohio does not require notarization.
- What form do I use for a semi truck bill of sale in Ohio?
- Ohio uses Form BMV 3774 for semi truck title transfers. You can download it from the Summit County BMV – Akron or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.