Clerk of Courts and Title Office

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Legal Department Hours
1 South Court Street
4th Floor
Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone: 740.592.3242
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Title Office Hours
936 E. State Street
Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone:740.592.3245
Monday through Friday 08:00am - 05:00pm
Saturday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
*Closed at 2:00 pm on April 20th and Closed all day April 21 for training*
Closed on official holidays and the Saturdays before a holiday: May 28 & 30, June 18 & 20, July 2 & 4,
September 3 & 5, October 8 & 10, November 11, 12, 24 & 25, December 24,26 &31, January 2 2023
TITLING BY MAIL CHECKLIST
Please note: these are general requirements and additional documentation may be requested upon review of your Application for Certificate of Title.
Transfer of Ohio Title
- Assignment (top portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by seller(s) and notarized.
- Buyer’s Acknowledgement of Odometer Certification (middle portion) of original Ohio title signed by purchaser(s).
- Application (bottom portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by purchaser(s) and notarized.
- Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists
- $15.00 title fee plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price.
Transfer of Non-Ohio Title
- Original certificate of title with assignment completed in its entirety.
- A BMV Out of State Inspection Form.
- Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists.
- Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (located on website under Forms) filled out in its entirety signed by applicant(s) and notarized.
- Applicant’s Odometer Statement (located on website under Forms) if applicable.
- $16.50 title fee plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price.
Duplicate/Replacement Ohio Title
- Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (located on website under Forms) with the
Duplicate/Replacement section completed in addition to vehicle and owner(s) information. Application must be signed by owner(s) and notarized.
- Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists.
- $15.00 title fee.
For the following title transactions please call our Tile Office @ 740-592-3245 :
- Probate
- Surviving Spouse
- Lease transactions
- Court Order
Mail your forms and make check or money order payable to :
Athens County Clerk of Courts
1002 East State Street
Suite 8
Athens, Ohio 45701
Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio
Effective May 1, 2009
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Title Office
1002 E. State Street
Suite 8
Athens, Ohio 45701
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