Clerk of Courts
Out of State Transactions
Converting to an Ohio Title
To convert another state's title when relocating to Ohio, a vehicle owner must obtain an out-of-state Motor Vehicle Inspection and present the original Certificate of Title to any Clerk of Courts title office. All parties appearing as the vehicle owner(s) on the title must appear at the title office unless they are represented by an authorized power of attorney.
If title is held by a lienholder, instructions and forms are available at any title office.
Purchasing a Vehicle from Out-of-State
Every state has different processes and requirements for titling a vehicle, so when purchasing a vehicle from out-of-state, please contact the Clerk of Courts Title Division for information as to the required documentation.
Out-of-State Motor Vehicle Inspection
When purchasing a vehicle or converting a title that is from another state, an out-of-state Motor Vehicle Inspection is required, and can be obtained at the Ross County BMV Office. This inspection verifies the vehicle's identification number, description, and mileage. Only used vehicles require out-of-state inspections. New vehicles that have never been titled are exempt. Take the completed inspection form along with the required paperwork to any Clerk of Courts title office.
Out of state inspections are not offered at the Ross County Clerk of Courts Title Office. Please contact the local BMV.
Get in Touch with Us
Ross County, Ohio Clerk of Courts
(740) 702-3010
2 N. Paint St., Suite B
Chillicothe, OH 45601 Email:
jordanwheeler@rosscountyohiocourts.gov
lynnrose@rosscountyohiocourts.gov