AUTO TITLE MANUAL - Franklin County, Ohio

FRANKLIN COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS
AUTO TITLE MANUAL
As stated previously, all information such as purchase price, buyer’s name and address,
and mileage (when applicable) must be completed on the assignment portion of the title.
The instructions given previously under “Title Application” concerning names and
addresses apply.
A dealer cannot sign for the customer using a power of attorney on the buyer’s
acknowledgment of the odometer statement; however, a separate odometer statement
signed by the customer is acceptable. If the customer signs the buyer’s odometer portion
on the physical title, then a separate federal odometer statement is not needed.
The same information should be entered on the application portion of the title as was
entered on the assignment.
Be certain that you have the correct name as the lienholder wants it to appear and the
address they wish to use. If there isn't a lien, the word “NONE” must be stated.
The new owner must either sign the title or designate another person power of attorney.
The assignment portion of the title must be notarized.
Trade-In Title
When applying for a title in your dealership’s name for a vehicle or watercraft that has
been traded-in, always check the face of the title to be certain that all liens have been
discharged.
Make certain there are no alterations on the title. If a title assignment is altered, a
replacement title must be issued.
On a title for a vehicle or watercraft being taken in on trade, the purchase price should be
the word “RESALE”.
Your dealership name is entered as the buyer and the mileage declaration is completed, if
applicable. If you are going to be signing the actual title for your customer with a power
of attorney, a separate federal odometer statement will be required to be signed by your
customer. You cannot use a power of attorney for your customer as the buyer or the
seller on the odometer statement.
The assignment of title must be notarized, complete with the date of notarization,
commission expiration date.
The application portion of the title must be completed. Your dealership name and
address are inserted as “applicant”.
You must enter your dealer’s permit number completed with the -01*, -02, etc. and your
vendor’s number. The block for tax exemption should be marked and the word “Resale”
should be listed as the reason for exemption.
7 FRANKLIN COUNTY TITLE DIVISION CUSTOMER - CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE LINE (614) (614) 525-3090
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