Current Military & Dependents

If a lien against a vehicle titled in Ohio has been satisfied, steps for removing the lien and obtaining an updated copy of the title depends on how the lien was released by the lender.

For a Lien Released Electronically

• If your lender participates in Ohio’s Electronic Lien and Title Program, it will electronically release the lien.
• BMV records will no longer show a lien on the vehicle.

For a Lien Released Manually

• If your lender does not participate in Ohio’s Electronic Lien and Title Program, the lender will mark that the lien was discharged and mail the paper title to you.
• BMV records will continue to show a lien on the vehicle until the lien is cancelled by a Clerk of Courts title office in the automated titling processing system.

Replacement Process

If your title is electronic and you would like a paper title, you will apply for a Replacement Title.

There are two options for obtaining your title, in person or through the mail. To apply in person, you will need to visit any County Clerk of Courts title office with your valid photo ID and payment of title fees. The title will be printed on the spot.

In order to get a paper title through the mail, you would need to send the following documents to your County Clerk of Courts title office:

1. Application(s) for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (form BMV 3774)
• Enter your name and current mailing address
• Mark Replacement Certificate of Title
• If you are in need of your title number, you may enter your VIN number into the VIN search tool on the BMV website to locate that number.
• Note: The search tool can also verify the lien release. Be sure a date is listed in the field labeled: Lien 1 Cancel Date. If this field is blank, you will also need to send the lien release letter to the county title office.
• Complete the fields at the bottom that identify the vehicle: Year, VIN, Model, Body Type and Make
• Have your signature notarized
2. Payment of title fees
3. Self-addressed, return-stamped envelope

If an Ohio title for a vehicle has been lost, stolen, or destroyed a duplicate title can be requested by mail.

Duplicate Process

In order to get a paper title through the mail, you would need to send the following documents to your County Clerk of Courts title office:

1. Application(s) for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (form BMV 3774)
• Enter your name and current mailing address
• Mark Duplicate Certificate of Title and state that the title was lost, stolen, or destroyed
• If you are in need of your title number, you may enter your VIN number into the VIN search tool on the BMV website to locate that number.
• Note: The search tool can also verify the lien release. Be sure a date is listed in the field labeled: Lien 1 Cancel Date. If this field is blank, you will also need to send the lien release letter to the county title office.
• Complete the fields at the bottom that identify the vehicle: Year, VIN, Model, Body Type and Make
• Have your signature notarized
2. Payment of title fees
3. Self-addressed, return-stamped envelope

Please contact the County Clerk of Courts title office for payment options.