OH DMV Vehicle Registration and Title 3

Question 1

What is an Ohio 'bonded title' and when is it needed?

Accepted Answer

A title issued with a surety bond when proof of ownership is incomplete

Answer

An Ohio bonded title is issued when a vehicle owner cannot provide complete ownership documentation and must post a surety bond as a guarantee.

Question 2

What label appears on an Ohio title when a vehicle has been declared a total loss by an insurance company?

Accepted Answer

Salvage

Answer

When an Ohio vehicle is declared a total loss, the title is branded as 'Salvage' and cannot be legally driven until rebuilt and re-inspected.

Question 3

How does Ohio handle vehicle registration for a newly purchased vehicle from a dealership?

Accepted Answer

The dealer typically handles titling and provides 30-day temporary registration

Answer

Ohio dealerships typically process the title application and provide a 30-day temporary tag while permanent registration is completed.

Question 4

What must be done with Ohio license plates when a vehicle is sold or traded in?

Accepted Answer

Plates must be removed by the owner and can be transferred to another vehicle

Answer

In Ohio, license plates belong to the registered owner, not the vehicle, so they must be removed when the vehicle is sold and can be transferred to a replacement vehicle.

Question 5

What is the Ohio 'casual sale' exemption regarding vehicle sales tax?

Accepted Answer

Sales between immediate family members are exempt from sales tax

Answer

Ohio exempts vehicle sales between immediate family members (parent, spouse, child, sibling) from the state sales tax.

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OH DMV Vehicle Registration and Title 3