OH DMV Vehicle Registration and Title 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What must a buyer receive from the seller at the time of a private vehicle sale in Ohio?
- Signed title with odometer disclosure (Correct answer)
- Only a bill of sale
- A signed transfer form from the BMV
- Notarized letter of sale
Correct answer: Signed title with odometer disclosure
In a private sale, the seller must provide the buyer with a properly signed title that includes the odometer disclosure statement.
Question 2: How long are Ohio vehicle license plates valid before they must be replaced?
- Plates are permanent; only registration stickers (now digital) are renewed (Correct answer)
- 5 years
- 10 years
- Until the vehicle is sold
Correct answer: Plates are permanent; only registration stickers (now digital) are renewed
Ohio license plates are permanent and do not expire; owners renew their vehicle registration annually but keep the same plates.
Question 3: What is the penalty for operating an unregistered vehicle in Ohio?
- A misdemeanor charge and fine (Correct answer)
- License suspension only
- Vehicle impoundment only
- A written warning for first offense
Correct answer: A misdemeanor charge and fine
Driving an unregistered vehicle in Ohio is a minor misdemeanor that can result in a fine and other penalties.
Question 4: Which Ohio form is used to apply for a duplicate vehicle title?
- BMV 3774 (Correct answer)
- BMV 1234
- BMV 5060
- BMV 2200
Correct answer: BMV 3774
Ohio form BMV 3774 is the Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title used when an original title is lost or damaged.
Question 5: In Ohio, what is the annual registration fee based on?
- The vehicle's weight and type (Correct answer)
- The vehicle's purchase price only
- The driver's license class
- The vehicle's model year only
Correct answer: The vehicle's weight and type
Ohio vehicle registration fees are primarily based on the weight and type of the vehicle being registered.
Question 6: What must Ohio vehicle owners do when they move to a new county in Ohio?
- Update their address with the BMV within 10 days (Correct answer)
- Re-register the vehicle in the new county within 30 days
- Surrender their current plates and get new ones
- No action is required until renewal
Correct answer: Update their address with the BMV within 10 days
Ohio drivers must notify the BMV of their new address within 10 days of moving, including when moving between counties.
OH DMV Vehicle Registration and Title 2
What must a buyer receive from the seller at the time of a private vehicle sale in Ohio?