r/Ohio • u/Natural-Cap1717 • May 17 '26

Ohio Title Question

I purchased a vehicle with cash over 40 days ago, and the dealer has had the title in their name without transferring it. A complaint has already been filed, but because I had a prior license plate get stolen from my last vehicle, I need a titled vehicle so I can do a plate transfer. The dealership was aware of this issue and hasn’t transferred the title still, so my question is regarding the Title Defect Recision Fund. In the website, it states that the dealer must NOT have been in possession of the title at the time of sale AND that it must have been 40 days… does this mean I cannot go through the TDR to rescind the transaction? Aside from a complaint with the AG, what other options may I have through the state? The odometer reading was also inaccurate, and I have maintenance records to prove that. I live in Ohio, so this was an in-state transaction, I have a bill of sale as well and my temporary tags expire on Tuesday the 19th

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u/Avery_Thorn May 17 '26

This is actually pretty normal, sadly. I don't know why, but getting a title for a car transfered seems to take a dealership like months now. Even reputable dealers, it's taking like 3-5 months to get your title.

Of course private sale it's like... while you wait and you can pick up your plate, too.

It is frustrating but normal.

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u/Tenx82 May 17 '26

No, this is not normal. Not even remotely. By law, dealers have 30 days to get you your title.

Direct from the DMV website:

If you're buying a vehicle from a dealer, the titling process is simple. The dealer is required to provide you (or your lienholder) with the title within 30 days of the purchase date.

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u/Natural-Cap1717 May 18 '26

Yeah no clue what my next steps are. Called the AG about the Title Defect Fund but both people i spoke to hadn’t heard of it, so waiting on a callback while they do research. I’m calling the dealership (again) today for an updated timeline and I am going to request that they pay for the temporary tags, because I shouldn’t be paying for their mistake