Need a title to get registered?

[Twizted1]

I'm all set to pick up my first machine Sat. Wanting to take it up & down the river & use it to turtle trap hard to get to places. So I got in touch with Ohio division of watercraft to see how to get leagal. They say I can't register an Argo with out a title. Do these thing even have titles? If so how do I go about tracking it down?

[Mike]

Just apply for a vessel title in Ohio.
How to register your ATV as a boat
Ohio Watercraft: Registration & Titling

[Twizted1]

From what I read, it says you need a title to get a registration. I didn't see where it say how to obtain a title. I will have a bill of sale. Thanks for the links.

[Twizted1]

I think I see that a bill of sale will work. Thanks again. Was right in front of me the whole time. When talking to the watercraft officer he told me that the only way is if I got a title with it. That's what thru me.

[wildbill335]

No I just went through this in Ohio a Bill of sale does not work they demand a title. I have given up my search till now so Keep us updated.

[Twizted1]

No I just went through this in Ohio a Bill of sale does not work they demand a title. I have given up my search till now so Keep us updated.

How would you get a title on a used machine? Most people loose the title to things like this.

Would hate to have to pass this up becuase of needing a title.

[Mike]

If you are required to get a title, there are steps in place to do so. Every state is different so go online and look up the steps to acquire a title in Ohio: ODPS | BMV | All-Purpose Vehicles (APV's),Off-Road Motorcycles, and Snowmobiles

[wildbill335]

How would you get a title on a used machine? Most people loose the title to things like this.

Would hate to have to pass this up becuase of needing a title.

I gave up on getting any registeration I intend on figuring it out but for the time I just hang my OH numbers from an old boat on the side lol it gets me across the border into canada let me know what you come up with.

[plott hound]

can you guys go the affadavit route?thats what we have to do here in ontario.

[wildbill335]

can you guys go the affadavit route?thats what we have to do here in ontario.

never looked into it I would like to figure somthing What is the Affadavit rout? I have about 1000.00 in my argo for now Ill take my chances, if anyone sees an argo sitting at the Peace Bridge its all your haha.

[wildbill335]

Just a quick update I talked to friend who works for BMV she said that in ohio if. Vehical is bought out of state and their is a title then we have to get a hold of it to ever get it registered. If it is purchased in ohio from someone from ohio then their is a way around it. I hope this helps someone and makes sence

[Twizted1]

Just a quick update I talked to friend who works for BMV she said that in ohio if. Vehical is bought out of state and their is a title then we have to get a hold of it to ever get it registered. If it is purchased in ohio from someone from ohio then their is a way around it. I hope this helps someone and makes sence

What if there is no title? Or at least not one that can be found? From what I have read on Ohio BMV's site, if you have a notorized bill of sale then they will issue a title. I have one. Just haven't tried it yet. If I can't get it registered I will be getting rid of my machine.

[jpswift1]

This won't be hard at all and getting rid of the machine will only make you regret that you sold it in the future. What I would do is get a manufacturer's certificate of origin. You'll probably have to prove that it's yours and they'll mail you some paperwork and you'll be set.

[Twizted1]

This won't be hard at all and getting rid of the machine will only make you regret that you sold it in the future. What I would do is get a manufacturer's certificate of origin. You'll probably have to prove that it's yours and they'll mail you some paperwork and you'll be set.

I have a notorized bill of sale. That should work either way. And if came to habit to sell it I would get another with a title immediately. I am already hooked. And I haven't even logged an hot of drive time yet.

[jpswift1]

I have a notorized bill of sale. That should work either way. And if came to habit to sell it I would get another with a title immediately. I am already hooked. And I haven't even logged an hot of drive time yet.

A notarized bill of sale would certainly work. Call the manufacturer tomorrow and I think you'll be good to go. I've done quite a bit of this stuff with motorcycles and it can be frustrating dealing with the DMV, but persistence pays off. I'm glad to hear that if you sold it, another one would replace it. These are VERY fun machines! I don't think you'll have to do that though because the manufacturer will get you on the right track and then you'll be set. Let us know how it works out for you.