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Car Titles | Lien Release | Ohio

New car titles. Replacement car titles. Lien release acquisition. Deceased owner car title transfers. No matter what you need, CarTitles.com is here to help you with your title recovery needs. As your proof of ownership, your vehicle title is a critical document if you intend to sell, transfer, or donate your car. Knowing what paperwork you need, which fees to pay, and where to send everything can be a chore. Our team knows these processes inside and out, and they save you time and energy that you would probably rather spend on other things. If you do decide you want to navigate this process on your own, we have outlined the key steps below. But if you want our team to take this off your plate, click the link below to get started.

Ohio Car Title Requirements

For Ohio vehicle title requests, you will need the following:

There are also several associated fees that you will need to pay, though not all will apply to every type of vehicle title recovery request:

  • Certificate of Title fee ($18)
  • Duplicate or replacement title ($18)
  • Adding a lienholder ($18)
  • Memorandum title ($5)
  • VIN inspection (for out-of-state transfers) ($1.50)
  • Late filing fee (after 30 days) ($5)
  • Salvage title ($4)

Ohio Lien Release

A car title lien release is needed once you pay off your car loan. In Ohio, most lenders will use the electronic lien system (ELT) to automatically initiate the process as soon as your loan is paid in full. Through the ELT, they notify the Ohio BMV with the necessary details, and then the BMV will mail you a new, clear paper title. If your lender does not use the ELT, they may mail you the paper title that has been signed by them, along with a separate lien release document. You will need to take both of these to your local County Clerk of Courts Title Office to apply for a clear title. If you cannot reach your lender, you may need to go to the BMV for assistance with a bonded title.

We Help with Car Titles

CarTitles.com can help you with any type of vehicle title request. In fact, we have been doing title recovery since 2001, and our expert team knows Ohio’s requirements inside and out. We gather the documents you need, as well as a list of which fees apply to your request, and we send everything to you in an easy-to-follow packet. Title requests can become tedious, but we make it simple. Click the link below to get started today!