In Ohio can you still put a car in your name if the title doesnt state the mileage?
Title question
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Mike Stevens
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title info
Been there done that. Some Ohio title offices do not like the idea of you knowing as much as they think they know. If you do not have the mileage on a title the office should have a form for you to fill out stating that you are verifying the mileage. Or they may just mark the title as unverified/over the mechanical limits of the odometer. Either way you get a good current title. You may have to ask for the verification form. The local office boss was a bit upset with me when I told her I knew I could just fill out a form without the previous owner being involved. She is a real by the book person (pain), so me asking for a special form threw off the normal procedures that day.
It has been several years now since I did this. You could call them and ask before you go in. They should give you advice over the phone.
Mike
Been there done that. Some Ohio title offices do not like the idea of you knowing as much as they think they know. If you do not have the mileage on a title the office should have a form for you to fill out stating that you are verifying the mileage. Or they may just mark the title as unverified/over the mechanical limits of the odometer. Either way you get a good current title. You may have to ask for the verification form. The local office boss was a bit upset with me when I told her I knew I could just fill out a form without the previous owner being involved. She is a real by the book person (pain), so me asking for a special form threw off the normal procedures that day.
It has been several years now since I did this. You could call them and ask before you go in. They should give you advice over the phone.
Mike
Ohio titles also have a spot to declare an "odometer discrepency" to be used for several situations like a broken odometer, replaced odometer, etc.
To answer your question, yes you can put the title into your name. If there's no mileage stated on the front of the title from the previous owner, just get it notarized into your name and claim the odometer discrepency when getting it processed. I will tell you to NOT make an issue of it at the title office, ramble about it at the counter, just respond simple and short answers to their questions.
Is it an Ohio title already? If not you'll have to have it state inspected. All they do is compare VIN numbers.
Why is there no mileage on the title? If they only forgot to write in the mileage when signing it over, write it in with the same color ink and make sure its a higher mileage than on the front of the title. Give us details of this title and we can tell you exactly how to handle this
To answer your question, yes you can put the title into your name. If there's no mileage stated on the front of the title from the previous owner, just get it notarized into your name and claim the odometer discrepency when getting it processed. I will tell you to NOT make an issue of it at the title office, ramble about it at the counter, just respond simple and short answers to their questions.
Is it an Ohio title already? If not you'll have to have it state inspected. All they do is compare VIN numbers.
Why is there no mileage on the title? If they only forgot to write in the mileage when signing it over, write it in with the same color ink and make sure its a higher mileage than on the front of the title. Give us details of this title and we can tell you exactly how to handle this
Josh, your wanting to be prepared is understandable but in this particular scenario you're overthinking. The NC owner merely has to fill in the mileage on the ODOMETER READING portion of the title - which is empty - as it is not mandated in NC because of the vehicle's age.
Once home, all that you'll need is an out of state vehicle inspection for OH title transfer.
Once home, all that you'll need is an out of state vehicle inspection for OH title transfer.
Josh, your wanting to be prepared is understandable but in this particular scenario you're overthinking. The NC owner merely has to fill in the mileage on the ODOMETER READING portion of the title - which is empty - as it is not mandated in NC because of the vehicle's age.
Once home, all that you'll need is an out of state vehicle inspection for OH title transfer.
Ok good good. Just trying to be careful. Im glad you chimed in since you know the situation
John ED Renstrom
PCS Member
I find it easer to play dumb. ask the question even if you know the answer will get you more as long as the line is not to long. one advantave in a small county is at the off times your the only one in line. if you know the answer and the clerk is not giving it to you as a option say somethig like I had heard the it would be Ok to --- will get you more then I want or the law says. we no longer put the milage on the title here. so using that as proof of it has gone out the window.
What I found surprising is when I registered the Criterion locally, they didn't come out to verify the vin number. Same thing happened to Terri when she bought her Dad's car and the car is in Colorado. She walks in with title, switched it into her name, then issued her plates.
Here if the car is 25 years old or older, mileage is not a concern on the title.
xmass
Here if the car is 25 years old or older, mileage is not a concern on the title.
xmass
John Royark JR
PCS Member
Thats the way it is here too, except for the 25 years or older. We just mark the mileage as exceeds mechanical limits, no matter the age (the dealers are the only ones that mark mileage down on the title).
Mike Stevens
PCS Member
all states
I think all states should do it the same. That is how we get into predicaments with paperwork on older cars. If it has a title then everyone is on the same page. What is the point of buying a low milage car if you can not get the milage verfied for when you finally sell or trade it off? Bill of sale? That is another can of worms. If it has a VIN or serial number it should have a title. If it has a title the milage should be on there.
Yes, this is a pet peeve.
Mike
I think all states should do it the same. That is how we get into predicaments with paperwork on older cars. If it has a title then everyone is on the same page. What is the point of buying a low milage car if you can not get the milage verfied for when you finally sell or trade it off? Bill of sale? That is another can of worms. If it has a VIN or serial number it should have a title. If it has a title the milage should be on there.
Yes, this is a pet peeve.
Mike
I feel everyones pain here. I do the nc to sc changeover pretty often and have that down. All the loopholes too. From waht i understand though GA to NC is impossible. GA to SC is a walk in the park, as is TX to SC.
Yes, Mileage should always be printed on a title, or hours, because I mess with some heavy equipment too.
I am however doing an NC to SC title transfer, the titleholder is deceased and so is the guy that bought it and signed the back...wish me luck...
Sorry if I hijacked a bit, but if anyone has a SC title question I can probably answer, I think I know more about motor vehicle laws here than the cops do...and they HATE that!
Yes, Mileage should always be printed on a title, or hours, because I mess with some heavy equipment too.
I am however doing an NC to SC title transfer, the titleholder is deceased and so is the guy that bought it and signed the back...wish me luck...
Sorry if I hijacked a bit, but if anyone has a SC title question I can probably answer, I think I know more about motor vehicle laws here than the cops do...and they HATE that!
OK got the title, now once I get the coach here, how do I go about getting it state inspected since the title is from another state? Am I supposed to drive it to the DMV without tags or what? haha
Mike Burkhart - Deceased 1948 - 2016
December 30, 1948 - October 21, 2016
In Kansas the Inspector will come to your location. Calm down, no sweat....
In TX you can schedule a police VIN verification at your place as well Mike.
Ohio requires an out of state vehicle inspection. (Unless you're in a really small rural community, doubtful you can get a state employee to you.) It isn't difficult and I did this more times than I care to count when still living there. This can be performed by scheduling with a State Highway Patrol inspection station (couple weeks to couple months in advance - not recommended) or taking vehicle to any DMV. In each instance it will have to be trailered. Another more feasible option? Most used car lots have someone on site that performs this function, generally used for their own out of state vehicle auction purchases. Ask around and find a close used car lot that is willing to help you out. Play up the fact that you're young, poor, etc. and you may find someone authorized to come to your '77 on their lunch break or immediately after work.
Ohio's out of state inspection fee is a token amount, used to be $2.50. All that is being checked is the VIN to title. That's it. Offer to give the used car guy $20 on top to compensate for his time. Still cheaper than a trailer rental/flatbed hire.
Cheaper still? Do homework and know where to take it when your '77 arrives. Meet there w/ title and have it done before tires even touch pavement in OH (if between business hours).
Ohio requires an out of state vehicle inspection. (Unless you're in a really small rural community, doubtful you can get a state employee to you.) It isn't difficult and I did this more times than I care to count when still living there. This can be performed by scheduling with a State Highway Patrol inspection station (couple weeks to couple months in advance - not recommended) or taking vehicle to any DMV. In each instance it will have to be trailered. Another more feasible option? Most used car lots have someone on site that performs this function, generally used for their own out of state vehicle auction purchases. Ask around and find a close used car lot that is willing to help you out. Play up the fact that you're young, poor, etc. and you may find someone authorized to come to your '77 on their lunch break or immediately after work.
Ohio's out of state inspection fee is a token amount, used to be $2.50. All that is being checked is the VIN to title. That's it. Offer to give the used car guy $20 on top to compensate for his time. Still cheaper than a trailer rental/flatbed hire.
Cheaper still? Do homework and know where to take it when your '77 arrives. Meet there w/ title and have it done before tires even touch pavement in OH (if between business hours).
As Atti said, take it to any Ohio DMV license bureau (doesn't have to be an official inspection station for totaled/rebuilt vehicles) basically anywhere you renew your tags. You can also go to any car dealer whose willing to do the inspection... any reputable dealer will have the form handy. All they do is compare the VIN to the title.
Ok since im going to be getting the car soon an know what I have to do to get the VIN inspected, I have another question. I thought I already asked this on here but I guess not since I cant find that I posted it already but here it is. On the title I noticed that the notary acknowledged the signing over of the title in 2008 and his it says his commision expired in 2011. Since the title was acknowledged before his commision expired I shouldnt have any problems trying to put it in my name right.......? 
John ED Renstrom
PCS Member
play dumb and act innocent it works for me.
Getting closer. Those present ended up not having enough time for extraction process.
After measuring overall length and front/rear overhangs to figure load configuration, I can not believe a downsized '77 MM is still 20' long!
After measuring overall length and front/rear overhangs to figure load configuration, I can not believe a downsized '77 MM is still 20' long!
Man its a beauty, I forgot to kiss the hood when I went to look at/pay for it haha.....My heart pounds with anticipation.
Jeremy D. Ledford
PCS Volunteer Chapter President
Looks like ya got a good one Josh! Get her home, get her cleaned up and dye or paint that top black! And more pics too!!!:cheers:
And if ya need the specifics on length, weight etc, I'll look that up for you guys tonight!
And if ya need the specifics on length, weight etc, I'll look that up for you guys tonight!
Thanks Jeremy, shes finally home and in the garage. Wont be able to do anything to it until this weekend but I will be posting some pics with questions this weekend. It is an original black ext./black crinkle top/black int. car but top was painted white sometime in its history. I originally wanted a black on black car just as it is but the white has grown on me, so theres a chance I might keep it that not sure yet.