Bill of Sale · Ohio
Ohio Trailer Bill of Sale (2026)
A Ohio trailer bill of sale records the trailer, its weight, the price and the parties. Trailers are exempt from the federal odometer disclosure. Ohio: trailers weighing more than 4,000 lbs are titled. At 4,000 lbs or less, a bill of sale is accepted as proof of purchase.
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Ohio trailer sale: key facts
- Title rule
- Ohio: trailers weighing more than 4,000 lbs are titled. At 4,000 lbs or less, a bill of sale is accepted as proof of purchase.
- Odometer disclosure
- Not required — trailers are not self-propelled (49 CFR 580.17).
- Notary required?
- No requirement was found; notarizing is optional.
- Homemade trailers
- Mark "homemade" in the form; registration rules may require an inspection.
Official source: Ohio Revised Code 4505.01 · Last reviewed: October 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does a trailer need a title in Ohio?
- Ohio: trailers weighing more than 4,000 lbs are titled. At 4,000 lbs or less, a bill of sale is accepted as proof of purchase.
- Does a Ohio trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?
- No requirement was found; notarizing is optional.
- Do I need an odometer statement for a trailer?
- Not required — trailers are not self-propelled (49 CFR 580.17).
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.
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