Ohio Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Ohio. From the Ohio title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles — Dealer Licensing (Ohio Department of Public Safety) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Ohio state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application(s) for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (BMV 3774) ↗ | Applies for title/transfer at the County Clerk of Courts Title Office on each sale. | Every deal |
| Power of Attorney (BMV 3771) ↗ | Authorizes the dealer to sign title/odometer documents when the buyer or title isn't present. | As needed |
| Dealer report of sale / title reassignment | Dealer's assignment of ownership and record of sale completed at transfer. | Every deal |
| Ohio sales & use tax (collected at sale, remitted via Ohio Business Gateway; STEC exemption certificates for exempt sales) ↗ | Dealer collects and remits Ohio motor-vehicle sales/use tax; tax is settled at titling. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on the title / title reassignment) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer of ownership. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Ohio dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Ohio?+
Ohio dealers use Application(s) for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (BMV 3774), Power of Attorney (BMV 3771), Dealer report of sale / title reassignment, Ohio sales & use tax (collected at sale, remitted via Ohio Business Gateway; STEC exemption certificates for exempt sales), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Ohio dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles — Dealer Licensing (Ohio Department of Public Safety). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Ohio?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Ohio and every other state.
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