TITLING-BY-MAIL CHECKLIST Please note: these are general requirements and additional documentation may be requested upon review of your application for Certificate of Title. Transfer of Ohio Title *Assignment (top portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by seller(s) and notarized. *Buyer's Acknowledgement of Odometer Certification (middle portion) of original Ohio title signed by purchaser(s). *Application (bottom portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by purchaser(s) and notarized. *Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists. *$15.00 title fee plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price. Transfer of Non-Ohio Title *Original Certificate of Title with assignment completed in its entirety. *A BMV Out of State Inspection Form. *Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists. *Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (located on website under Forms) filled out in its entirety, signed by applicant(s) and notarized. *Applicant's Odometer Statement (located on website under Forms) if applicable. *$16.50 title fee plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price. Duplicate/Replacement Ohio Title *Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (located on website under Forms) with the Duplicate/Replacement section completed in addition to vehicle and owner(s) information. Application must be signed by owner(s) and notarized. *Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists. *$15.00 title fee. For the following title transactions please call the Hancock County Title Office at (419) 424-7040: *Probate *Surviving Spouse *Lease transactions *Court Order Mail your forms and make check or money order payable to: Hancock County Clerk of Courts, 8210 CR 140, Suite E, Findlay, OH 45840 What type of records does the Hancock County Clerk of Courts maintain?
The Hancock County Clerk of Courts maintains the records for the Hancock County Common Pleas Court (Civil, Criminal & Domestic Relations Division) and the Third District Court of Appeals
Hancock County Probate Court Dorney Plaza Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 424-7079
(Located directly behind the Courthouse)
Hancock County Recorder’s Office Hancock County Courthouse 300 South Main Street Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 424-7091
Where do I file my DD214 – Release from military service form? Hancock County Recorder’s Office Hancock County Courthouse 300 South Main Street Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 424-7091
Where do I go to pay a traffic ticket? Clerk of Courts Findlay Municipal Court Municipal Building, Room 206 Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 424-7141
Where do I get a copy of my birth certificate? Hancock Public Health 2225 Keith Parkway Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 424-7106 Email: vitals@hancockpublichealth.com
Where do I get a copy of the deed for my home? Hancock County Recorder’s Office Courthouse, 2nd Floor Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 424-7091