BMV 3774 at a glance
What it is: BMV 3774 (12/25) is the Application(s) for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Who signs: Sign on the Applicant's Signature line. If there is a co-applicant, the co-applicant signs on the Co-Applicant's Signature line.
A filled-in BMV 3774 example: a purchaser applies for an original title
How to fill out BMV 3774, box by box
Applicant's printed name, SSN / EIN, printed address and county
Enter the applicant's printed name, SSN / EIN, printed address, city, state, zip code and county.
If there is a co-applicant, enter the co-applicant's name and SSN / EIN.
In accordance with 4505.09 of the R.C., Title applicants may use the last four digits of their SSN when applying for a salvage certificate for an owner-retained vehicle or transferring titles to insurers or nonprofits.
Declaration under penalty of perjury
The applicant declares under penalty of perjury to be the lawful owner, purchaser or lien holder of the described motor vehicle and applies for the type checked under Check Type of Application(s).
Check type of application(s)
Check the type of application: Original Certificate of Title, Duplicate Certificate of Title, Replacement Certificate of Title, Memorandum Certificate of Title or Salvage Certificate of Title.
Fee of $5.00 for failure to apply for title within 30 days of assignment (checked October 19, 2026).
Original Certificate of Title
Check Original Certificate of Title, enter the evidence of ownership (MCO, Previous Title No., Registration, etc.) and state how the applicant acquired the motor vehicle.
Enter the name and the address of the previous owner, then check Yes or No for Is Seller a Minor?
Full statement of all liens
Enter the Lien Holder, E Code # and Address in a full statement of all liens on the motor vehicle. If no lien, state "none"; if more than one lien, attach a statement of all additional liens.
Year, VIN, Model, Body Type, Make and Conversion
Enter the year, VIN, model, body type, make and conversion of the motor vehicle.
Purchase Price, Trade In Allowance, Gross Tax Due, Vendor's Discount and Tax Paid
Enter the Purchase Price, Trade In Allowance, Gross Tax Due, Vendor's Discount and Tax Paid.
You are required by law to state the true selling price.
A false statement is in violation of section 2921.13 of the Ohio Revised Code (R.C.) and is punishable by six months imprisonment and a fine of up to one thousand dollars or both (checked October 19, 2026).
Tax Exemption, Dealer's Permit Number and Vendor's Number
If a Tax Exemption applies, check Yes and enter the Reason.
Enter the Dealer's Permit Number and the Vendor's Number.
Condition of vehicle and Print Title
Under Condition of vehicle, check only one of Good, Fair, Poor or Wrecked. For Print Title, check Yes or No.
With Right of Survivorship, Transfer on Death and Applicant is a minor
Check Yes or No for With Right of Survivorship and for Transfer on Death; for Transfer on Death, if yes, BMV 3811 Form is required.
Check Yes or No for Applicant is a minor; if yes, provide Date of Birth, and BMV 3751 Form is required.
Replica Motor Vehicle and Adaptive Mobility Vehicle
Check Yes or No for Is this a Replica Motor Vehicle? If yes, provide Make, Model and Year.
Check Yes or No for Is this an Adaptive Mobility Vehicle defined as being designed, modified, or equipped to be operated by a person with a disability or to transport an occupied wheelchair/scooter with a lift, ramp, or secured system, in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 568 or 595.
Applicant's Signature and Co-Applicant's Signature
Sign on the Applicant's Signature line. If there is a co-applicant, the co-applicant signs on the Co-Applicant's Signature line.
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this day of, 20 in County, State of (Notary Seal): the Notary Public or other Authorized Officer by law fills in the lines, signs Signature of Notary Public or other Authorized Officer by law and enters My commission expires.
A motor vehicle dealer licensed in accordance with 4517 of the R.C., who is the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle, is not required to have this document notarized under section 4505.063 of the R.C.
More rules for BMV 3774
All transfers are audited by the Department of Taxation. The seller and buyer must provide any information requested by the Department of Taxation. The buyer may be assessed any additional tax found to be due.
If your situation is different
Duplicate Certificate of Title
For a Duplicate Certificate of Title, enter the Certificate of Title Number and write lost, stolen or destroyed. The applicant states that the motor vehicle has not been sold or disposed of except as stated in the possession and residing at boxes of the Duplicate Certificate of Title section: enter who has the vehicle after The vehicle is in the possession of, and where, after residing at. If said Certificate of Title is hereby recovered by this applicant, he will deliver same to the Clerk of Courts for cancellation.
Replacement Certificate of Title
Check Replacement Certificate of Title and enter the Certificate of Title Number.
Memorandum Certificate of Title
Check Memorandum Certificate of Title and enter the Certificate of Title Number.
Salvage Certificate of Title
Check Salvage Certificate of Title and enter the original Certificate of Title Number: the applicant states that it has been surrendered to the Clerk of Courts.
Common questions about BMV 3774
What is BMV form 3774?
BMV 3774 (12/25) is the Application(s) for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Type or Print in Ink.
Sources
[1] Form BMV 3774 (12/25), Application(s) for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle, Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
