Effective: January 1, 2004
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 123 - 124th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in sections 4519.521 and 4519.54 of the Revised Code, no dealer engaged in the business of selling new or used off-highway motorcycles or all-purpose vehicles shall sell or otherwise transfer a new or used off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle without obtaining a certificate of title to the new or used motorcycle or vehicle, in accordance with this chapter, and delivering the certificate of title or memorandum certificate of title to the purchaser or transferee.
(B)(1) A person who is not a dealer engaged in the business of selling new or used off-highway motorcycles or all-purpose vehicles and who owns an off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle may choose to obtain a certificate of title to the motorcycle or vehicle. The person shall comply with this chapter in order to obtain the certificate of title.
(2) If a person who is not a dealer engaged in the business of selling new or used off-highway motorcycles or all-purpose vehicles and who owns an off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle obtains a certificate of title to the motorcycle or vehicle, that person, except as otherwise provided in section 4519.521 of the Revised Code, shall not sell or otherwise transfer the motorcycle or vehicle without delivering to the purchaser or transferee a certificate of title with an assignment on it as is necessary to show title in the purchaser or transferee, and no person shall subsequently purchase or otherwise acquire the motorcycle or vehicle without obtaining a certificate of title to the motorcycle or vehicle in the person's own name.
(C) Whoever violates this section shall be fined fifty dollars.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 45 | Motor Vehicles-Aeronautics-Watercraft
Chapter 4519 | Special Vehicles
Section 4519.01 | Special Vehicle Definitions.
Section 4519.02 | Registration Required - Exceptions - Operation of Watercraft.
Section 4519.03 | Application for Registration or Renewal - Fee.
Section 4519.031 | Registration Information to Be Transmitted to Tax Commissioner.
Section 4519.05 | Destruction or Transfer of Vehicle - Lost or Destroyed Registration.
Section 4519.08 | Vehicles Used for Emergency Purposes Registered Free of Charge.
Section 4519.09 | Temporary Operating Permit for Nonresidents.
Section 4519.10 | Temporary License Registration for Off-Highway Motorcycle or All-Purpose Vehicle.
Section 4519.11 | State Recreational Vehicle Fund.
Section 4519.21 | Director May Authorize Sample Tests to Determine Conformity.
Section 4519.22 | Sale, Lease or Rental of Nonconforming Vehicle.
Section 4519.40 | Prohibited Acts.
Section 4519.401 | Operation of a Mini-Truck.
Section 4519.41 | Operation of Vehicle on or Near Highway, Street or Road.
Section 4519.42 | Powers and Duties of Director of Natural Resources.
Section 4519.43 | Powers of Board of Park Commissioners.
Section 4519.44 | Driver's License Required.
Section 4519.45 | Dealer to Maintain Vehicles.
Section 4519.46 | Reporting of Accident.
Section 4519.47 | Impoundment of Vehicle.
Section 4519.48 | Local Regulations.
Section 4519.51 | Adoption of Rules.
Section 4519.511 | Electronic Dealers.
Section 4519.52 | Obtaining Certificate of Title Prerequisite for Selling Vehicle.
Section 4519.53 | Showing Evidence of Ownership.
Section 4519.54 | Manufacturer's or Importer's Certificate of Origin.
Section 4519.55 | Application for Certificate of Title.
Section 4519.551 | Use of Term Sworn to in Casual Sales.
Section 4519.56 | Application Contents.
Section 4519.57 | Issuing Physical Certificate.
Section 4519.58 | Issuing Duplicate Certificate.
Section 4519.60 | Transfer of Ownership by Operation of Law; Transfer on Death.
Section 4519.61 | Surrender and Cancelling Certificate.
Section 4519.62 | Duplicate and Memorandum Certificates.
Section 4519.63 | Fees for Supplying Title Information and Copies.
Section 4519.631 | Public Access to Title Information via Electronic Means.
Section 4519.64 | Appointing Agents to Sign.
Section 4519.65 | Administration of Oaths.
Section 4519.66 | Prohibited Acts.
Section 4519.67 | Additional Prohibited Acts.
Section 4519.68 | Effect of Secured Transaction Restrictions.
Section 4519.69 | Application Accompanied by Physical Inspection Certificate.
Section 4519.70 | Minor Prohibited From Acquiring or Disposing of Vehicle.