Get Cash for Your Junk Car in Ohio

Sign the back of the title in the "Seller" section. Include the date of sale, sale price, and odometer reading if the vehicle is less than 10 years old. Both you and the buyer must sign. Give the signed title to the buyer, who takes it to any Ohio BMV location to complete the transfer and pay the title fee and taxes.

You need a title to legally transfer ownership in Ohio. If you've lost yours, you can apply for a duplicate title at any BMV location using Form BMV 3774. The fee is $16.25, and you'll need a valid ID. Processing typically takes a few days. Licensed dealers like Clunqr can sometimes work with alternative documentation.

No. Ohio does not require vehicle safety inspections or emissions testing. The E-Check program that previously required emissions testing in certain counties ended in 2022. You can sell any vehicle regardless of its condition without getting it inspected first.

In Ohio, license plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle. Remove your plates before handing over the car. You can transfer them to another vehicle you own at any BMV location, or surrender them if you no longer need them. Don't let the buyer drive away with your plates.

It depends on the vehicle's year, make, and model, condition, resale or salvage value, weight, and current scrap metal prices. Ohio has a large network of salvage yards, metal recyclers, and car buyers, which helps keep prices competitive. Most junk cars sell for $200 to $1,500, while vehicles with valuable parts or those that still drive can sell for up to $5,000. Get an instant quote from Clunqr to see your car's actual value.

Ohio doesn't have a formal "release of liability" form. However, keeping copies of your signed title and bill of sale protects you. If the buyer doesn't transfer the title promptly and you receive tickets or toll violations, these documents prove you sold the vehicle. The buyer has 30 days to transfer the title into their name.