✅ Updated March 2022

Ultimate guide to Registering your Vehicle in Ohio

Hither'southward the ultimate guide to registering your vehicle in Ohio. We've simplified the unabridged process for y'all so you tin save time.

What You'll Need to Register your Vehicle in Ohio

  • Ohio driver'due south license or photo ID OR proof of Social Security number
  • Ohio vehicle title (obtained from the dealer, signed over from the seller via private sale, OR via out-of-state championship transfer)
    • Title must exist notarized and include the Ohio clerk of courtroom's seal
  • Completed  Power of Attorney for Ohio Vehicle Registration ( F orm BMV 5736 ) (if your vehicle is leased)
  • VIN inspection certificate (if vehicle is new to Ohio; tin be completed at any deputy registrar agency)
  • Proof of emissions inspection (if applicative)
  • Proof of Ohio vehicle insurance
  • Payment for applicative fees and taxes
    • $34.fifty registration fee
    • License plate fees
    • Deputy Registrar license agency fees
    • County tax fees (if applicative)

What Yous'll Do to Annals your Vehicle in Ohio

  • Stride 1: Visit your nearest deputy registrar agency ( optional: make an appointment!)
    • Submit the required documents & ID
    • Submit payment
    • Receive a temporary registration permit and registration stickers
  • Step 2: Receive your new Ohio license plates via U.South. post (if applicable)

Caveats and Exceptions in Registering your Vehicle in Ohio

  • Do you live in 1 of the following counties?  Then your vehicle volition require an emissions inspection.
    • Cuyahoga County
    • Geauga Canton
    • Lake County
    • Lorain County
    • Medina Canton
    • Portage Canton
    • Summit County

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