When should I use the private sale page?
Use this page when your side by side sale in Ohio fits a private sale scenario. It walks you through the specific disclosures and details that apply to this type of transaction.
Private sale — Ohio
Ohio Side by Side bill of sale for private sale
Complete your Ohio side by side bill of sale for a private sale transaction. Enter buyer and seller details, vehicle information, and generate a signed PDF in minutes.
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What to know about private sale sales in Ohio
You are responsible for disclosing known defects, providing an accurate odometer statement, and delivering a clean title. Once the bill of sale is signed and funds received, remove the vehicle from your insurance and notify your DMV of the transfer.
What to include in your bill of sale
- Full legal names and addresses for both buyer and seller.
- Side by Side make, model, year, VIN, and current mileage.
- Agreed sale price, payment method, and transaction date.
- Any private sale-specific disclosures required in Ohio.
Seller guidance
You are responsible for disclosing known defects, providing an accurate odometer statement, and delivering a clean title. Once the bill of sale is signed and funds received, remove the vehicle from your insurance and notify your DMV of the transfer.
Buyer guidance
Run a title search or VIN history report (NMVTIS, CARFAX) before handing over funds. Confirm the seller is the titled owner and the title is free of liens. Take possession of the signed title on the day of sale.
Ohio-Specific Note
Ohio charges sales tax on private vehicle sales at the county rate (ranges 5.75%-8%). Complete BMV 3774 (Application for Certificate of Title) and pay the tax at the county clerk's office. The seller must have the title notarized (Ohio requires notarized title transfers). E-Check emissions test may be required in select counties.
Legal considerations
Ohio charges sales tax on private vehicle sales at the county rate (ranges 5.75%-8%). Complete BMV 3774 (Application for Certificate of Title) and pay the tax at the county clerk's office. The seller must have the title notarized (Ohio requires notarized title transfers). E-Check emissions test may be required in select counties.
Checklist for this transaction
- 1Verify the seller name matches the title exactly
- 2Confirm no open liens via your state DMV or NMVTIS
- 3Complete federal odometer disclosure (vehicles <10 years old)
- 4Sign and date the bill of sale with both parties present
- 5Transfer title and notify DMV within your state deadline
- 6Complete BMV 3774 (Application for Certificate of Title)
- 7Seller notarizes the title assignment (required in Ohio)
- 8Pay county sales tax at the clerk's office and check E-Check requirements
Need the printable workflow?
Use the main Ohio side by side bill of sale flow when you are ready to generate the completed document.
Open Ohio Side by Side bill of saleFrequently asked questions
Why does the private sale scenario have its own page?
Different sale scenarios — such as private party, dealer, or gifted transfers — have different documentation requirements. This page focuses on what buyers and sellers need for a private sale transaction specifically.
What should be included in this bill of sale?
Include the buyer and seller details, vehicle identifiers, sale price, date, signatures, and any notes specific to the private sale transaction.
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