Preble County Title Department
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Motor Vehicle
Watercraft
The watercraft titling law went into effect on January 1, 1964. This law requires boats 14 feet and longer and outboard motors of 10 horsepower and greater to be titled. A title is not generally issued for a boat trailer only because titles are not issued to trailers weighing less than 4000 pounds. Effective in 1973, all certificates of origin for boats must have a 12 digit Hull Identification number. Effective January 1, 2000, Ohio law provides for the titling of personal watercraft (commonly called jet skis, wave runners. etc.). A title must be issued for one of these items regardless of length if the motor is 10 horsepower or greater. These vessels are titled as inboard boats. An outboard boat and outboard motor will have separate titles. Inboard or inboard/outboard boats have one title describing the boat. The title transfer process is completed and liens are filed in the same manner as motor vehicle titles with two exceptions:
*****No out of state inspection is needed on a boat coming in from out of state. If the boat doesn't have a 12 digit HIN then it must be inspected by a Watercraft Officer through the Ohio Dept. Natural Resources.
*****No odometer statement is required
*****Canoes and Kayaks are not titled in Ohio
Trailers, Travel Trailers and Motor Homes
Trailers must weigh over 4000 pounds to be titled in the state of Ohio. The titling process is the same for trailers as a vehicle. Travel Trailers, pop-up/fold down campers and Motor Homes are required to be titled in the state of Ohio. The title transfer process is completed and liens are filed in the same manner as a motor vehicle.
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Manufactured Homes
Manufactured Homes are required to be titled in the state of Ohio. Before transferring ownership the customer must obtain a conveyance fee and transfer stamp at the Preble County Auditior's office and obtain a "taxes paid" stamp at the Preble County Treasurer's office. These offices are both located on the 2nd floor of the Preble County Courthouse. Once a customer obtains both stamps the title transfer process is completed in the same manner as a motor vehicle.
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New Resident To Do List
In order to register your vehicle and obtain license plates in Ohio, your out of state title needs to be converted to an Ohio title. You will need to bring the following items to our office:
1. Physical Certificate of Title
Dual ownership requires both parties to be present unless a power of attorney is provided. Photocopies of titles are not accepted
2. Proof of Residency (Approved List)
3. A BMV Out of State Inspection
4. A Lien Release from your lien holder (if applicable)
5. Two Powers of Attorney for Lessor (Lease Transactions Only)
6. $16.50 title fee ($1.00 fee per notarization)
***Instructions if your lien holder is holding your title***
*** Lien Holder Request Form***
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Ohio Title For Imported Vehicle
A Ohio customer may apply for an Ohio title for a motor vehicle imported to Ohio from Canada or another foreign country with the following documentation:
1. Bill of Sale
2. Canadian or foreign title or registration
3. United States Customs Entry Form 7501, stamped or signed.
4. USDOT Form HS-7
5. Odometer statement signed by both the seller and purchaser in accordance with federal and Ohio requirements
6. Out of State Inspection form BMV 3706 or BMV 4334
7. English translations of all documents written in a foreign language.
Military Conversion
If you are in the military and stationed out of state but your permanent residence is in Ohio you can have the out of state inspection done be a commanding officer on base using BMV Form 3787. You can also complete a Power of Attorney BMV Form 3771 assigning Power of Attorney to a friend or family member still living in Ohio. This will allow them to complete the paperwork for you. This form will not be necessary if you have already completed a Durable Power of Attorney.
The person with power of attorney will be able to bring the original out of state title, the BMV 3787, and their identification to apply for an Ohio title in your name. If you are stationed out of state and the vehicle will be driven out of state for at least 6 months no sales tax will be due. If the vehicle will be garaged in Ohio or your orders are for less than 6 months sales tax will be due at the time the title is processed.
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