Ohio Transfer Notification Support Page

It is Required for the Donor to Complete a 'Customer Request to Cancel Vehicle Registration' Form After the Pick-up Date of the Vehicle Donation to Notify the BMV that You are No Longer Liable for the Vehicle. Transfer of Ownership Occurs When the Donor Completes the Reverse-side of the Title During the Pick-up of the Vehicle Donation.

Transfer of ownership occurs when you complete the reverse-side of the title. We recommend keeping a copy of the transferred title for your personal records. If you do not plan on transferring the plates to another vehicle and your tags do not expire soon, you may complete a 'Customer Request to Cancel Vehicle Registration' to notify the BMV that you are no longer liable for the vehicle.

NOTORIZATION is required of the title for transfer.
*Please wait until the vehicle pick-up has been arranged before completing and/or notarizing the title.*

HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN OHIO

Please remove the license plates of your donated vehicle before the pick-up. License Plates stay with owner and may be retained, destroyed, or transferred to another vehicle. When transferring your license plates, please complete Form BMV4809 and submit with a $4.50 fee.

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Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete the Complete the Customer Request to Cancel Vehicle Registration

There is two ways in Ohio to notify the BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) that you have donated your car: in person and by mail. Currently, there is no option available online. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE CUSTOMER REQUEST TO CANCEL VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM IN PERSON:

Please print and complete the Customer Request to Cancel Vehicle Registration Form.
Submit to your local BMV field office. Click HERE to find the BMV location closest to you.

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2. TO COMPLETE THE CUSTOMER REQUEST TO CANCEL VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM BY MAIL:

Please print and complete the Customer Request to Cancel Vehicle Registration.
Mail completed form to:

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Information Services
P.O. Box 16521
Columbus, OH 43216-6521

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information on vehicle transfers, please contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:

Ohio Department of Public Safety
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223

Direct Inquiries: 614.752.7800 or 800.589.8247
Registration/Plate Support: 614.752.7518
BMV: 844.644.6268
BMV Website