For a title transfer in Ohio, you'll need a signed title, a bill of sale, an odometer disclosure statement, a completed application for a certificate of title, and valid proof of identification for both the buyer and seller.
– Quitclaim Deed: This deed transfers the grantor's interest in the property without any warranties or guarantees. It is often used for transfers between family members where the grantor may not want to warrant the current status of title.
States that require attorney involvement or where attorney involvement is customary: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Vermont and West Virginia. In Illinois, North New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Ohio, attorney involvement in a real estate closing may be customary.
The most common way to transfer ownership is through a general warranty deed. To complete the process, you'll need to identify both the current and the new owner, along with a legal property description.
The most common way to transfer ownership is through a general warranty deed. To complete the process, you'll need to identify both the current and the new owner, along with a legal property description.
Sellers do not usually need to be present at an Ohio closing. Normally, the buyers will sign the final documents at the office of their title company or escrow agent (though much of the signing can also be done virtually) and pick up the keys.
A seller who cannot appear may complete a BMV Power of Attorney form, authorizing another party to sign on their behalf before the notary. If presented with a title that has already been signed by the seller, and the seller is not present, you cannot proceed.
The most common way to transfer ownership is through a general warranty deed. To complete the process, you'll need to identify both the current and the new owner, along with a legal property description.