Out-of-State Vehicle Registration Procedure

1. Signature from owner of vehicle. The signature must be on one of the following:

1. Renewal Application;

2. Power of Attorney (BMV form number 5736);

3. Application for Out-of-State Registration by Mail (BMV form number 4625).

2. If the vehicle is leased then signatures from lessor and lessee are required. The signatures must be on the following:

1. Renewal application (Lessee);

2. Application for Out-of-State Registration by Mail (BMV form number 4625) - (Lessee);

3. Power of Attorney (BMV form number 5736) - (Lessee or Lessor);

4. Leasing company power of attorney (unless there is an electronic power of attorney on file with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles) - (Lessor only).

3. The OPlates.com Internet site or automated telephone system (1-866-675-2837).  ONLY renewals may be completed with either of these methods.  You may renew, upgrade, replace, and check availability by using OPlates.com.

4. The proper fee(s).

5. If registering in one of the seven (7) E-Check counties, an E-Check inspection certificate or exemption is required per Ohio law.   For additional information about E-Check program, call 1-800-CAR-TEST.

6. If attempting to register a new vehicle, the Ohio Original Title or Memorandum Title is required.  You CANNOT use OPlates.com or the automated telephone system to register new vehicles.

7. If you want the registration and validation sticker(s) sent to your out-of-state address, that must be provided to the BMV. If using power of attorney or out-of-state application, please be certain to include your out-of-state address. If you are using OPlates.com or the automated telephone system, you may call 1-800-589-8247 to have your out-of-state address added to your registration record PRIOR to registering.