Where to Sign

Style 1 Instructions Style 2 Instructions

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Style 2

Style 1 Instructions

Ohio car titles must be notarized.

1. Wait to sign until you are before a Notary.
2. Back of the title top half - print name(s) on the line where it reads "Transferor’s/Seller’s Printed Name."
3. Back of the title right next to where you printed name(s) - sign name(s) on the line where it reads "Transferor’s/Seller’s Signature."

Style 2 Instructions

Ohio car titles must be notarized.

1. Wait to sign until you are before a Notary.
2. Back of the title top half - sign on the line that reads "Seller's Signature (Must sign in front of Notary/Authorized Officer."
3. Back of the title top half - print your name on the line that reads "Seller's Printed Name."

Multiple Owners

All owners listed on the front of title must sign the title. Make sure to sign before a notary.

Style 1

Style 2

Lien or Bank Name on Title

If your Lorain title shows a lien or a bank name printed on the front, then your title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate lien release letter.

Duplicate Time In Person

Same Day

Duplicate Time Mail

Up to 30 days

Duplicate Cost

$15

Lorain DMV

Please visit https://bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov/bmvonline/titles/titleofficesearch to locate the address for your county's title office.

DMV Website