Ohio Junk Car Selling Checklist: What You Need on Pickup Day
Pickup day goes fastest when you have everything ready. Here's what to do before the tow truck shows up.
Before pickup
- Find your title. Make sure it's in your name. Lost it? See how to get a duplicate in Ohio.
- Don't sign the title yet. Ohio requires the seller's signature to be notarized, so sign in front of a notary.
- Have a photo ID ready. The name should match the title.
- Get a lien release if the title shows a lender.
- Clean out personal items. Check the glove box, trunk, under the seats and the sun visors. Remove garage door openers and toll transponders.
- Make it easy to reach. Let the buyer know if it's in a tight spot, has flat tires or the keys are missing.
At pickup
- Confirm the price before it's hooked up. It should match your offer if the car is as you described.
- Remove your license plates. In Ohio, plates stay with the owner, not the car.
- Get paid and get a receipt or bill of sale showing the date, price, VIN and the buyer's information.
After the sale
- Cancel or move your insurance — but only after the car is gone.
- Keep your receipt in case any tickets or tolls show up later.
- Turn in or transfer your plates as allowed by the Ohio BMV.
Ready? Get your cash offer in about two minutes.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Ohio rules can change — check with your county Clerk of Courts title office or the Ohio BMV if you're unsure.