Columbus, Ohio
How to Fill Out a Columbus Side by Side Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a side by side bill of sale in Columbus, Ohio (Form BMV 3774). Includes the exact Franklin County BMV Title Office location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.50%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Columbus Side by Side 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 Franklin County BMV Title Office.
- 2
Record Side by Side 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 for a standard private vehicle sale. Both parties sign the title. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the Franklin County BMV Title Office
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 373 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (614) 525-3090. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $15.00 and sales tax at 7.50%.
Columbus Title & Registration Office
Office
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
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
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 — Side by Side Bill of Sale in Columbus
- Where do I file a side by side bill of sale in Columbus?
- File at 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. Combined sales tax rate: 7.50%. Ohio state rate 5.75% + Franklin County permissive tax 1.50% + transit 0.25%
- Does Columbus, Ohio require notarization for a side by side bill of sale?
- No. Ohio does not require notarization for a standard private vehicle sale. Both parties sign the title.
- What form do I use for a side by side bill of sale in Ohio?
- Ohio uses Form BMV 3774 for side by side title transfers. You can download it from the Franklin County BMV Title Office or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.