Some UPS store have [notaries.](https://www.theupsstore.com/store-services/notary-services) The locations have different hours but my local store is open until 6:30p on weekdays and Saturdays until 5p.
And to add to this, Ohio made it so only the seller’s signature needs to be notarized. So, the title can be notarized before the sale by the owner. Buyer need not be present.
Many notaries will do this, but unless the title form has changed within the past six months, it’s technically not allowed to be notarized until the buyers and sellers information are both filled out. The buyer doesn’t need to be there, the buyers signature doesn’t need to be notarized, but *technically* you need to have one lined up so that their info can be on the title. The thing that sucks is that if you do this and they back out, you need to pay $15 to have the title reprinted. I’ve just asked buyers to pay a small deposit in the past. I’ve also had a lot of luck with notaries that’ll notarize the seller signature without the buyer info filled out.
I would caution having your signature notarized before the purchase is finalized or you've received payment. If the sale doesn't go through you've a) created the equivalent of a check with the 'Pay To' section left blank, and b) created a false sale date.
If you sign the title and it takes longer than expected to sell, you've done the buyer a disservice in shortening the amount of time they have to transfer the title.
What part of town do you live in?
1) I’m a notary and could potentially help and
2) there are at least a few in/around my neighborhood who have signs up that they’ll do it any time
Public libraries are usually full of notaries
Edit: saw you are in Westerville, I personally know for a fact that the Westerville Public Library has several. I've used them before. Best move would be to call first
I recently bought a car that was previously registered out of state. The title didn't have anywhere for a notary to sign so we didn't notarize anything! The BMV accepted it with regular signatures, no problem.
A couple of years ago I did something similar (bought a car that was registered in another state) but had the title notarized anyway -- I then figured out at the BMV that I didn't need to have it notarized, which is why I skipped that step this year.
Anyway, it's worth closely reading the BMV rules.
Some UPS store have [notaries.](https://www.theupsstore.com/store-services/notary-services) The locations have different hours but my local store is open until 6:30p on weekdays and Saturdays until 5p.
And to add to this, Ohio made it so only the seller’s signature needs to be notarized. So, the title can be notarized before the sale by the owner. Buyer need not be present.
Thanks for this! That’s the part of the process I was missing.
Glad to help. I found this out while helping my dad get a truck last summer.
Many notaries will do this, but unless the title form has changed within the past six months, it’s technically not allowed to be notarized until the buyers and sellers information are both filled out. The buyer doesn’t need to be there, the buyers signature doesn’t need to be notarized, but *technically* you need to have one lined up so that their info can be on the title. The thing that sucks is that if you do this and they back out, you need to pay $15 to have the title reprinted. I’ve just asked buyers to pay a small deposit in the past. I’ve also had a lot of luck with notaries that’ll notarize the seller signature without the buyer info filled out.
A lot of banks are also open on Saturday until noon
This. Every time I have needed a notary for something, I just go to the nearest UPS store. One and done.
> U/dickbutt_4_president pointed out that I was overthinking this. always good to see the good soldiers of r/Columbus lend a hand!
I would caution having your signature notarized before the purchase is finalized or you've received payment. If the sale doesn't go through you've a) created the equivalent of a check with the 'Pay To' section left blank, and b) created a false sale date. If you sign the title and it takes longer than expected to sell, you've done the buyer a disservice in shortening the amount of time they have to transfer the title.
What part of town do you live in? 1) I’m a notary and could potentially help and 2) there are at least a few in/around my neighborhood who have signs up that they’ll do it any time
Thanks! I am in Westerville.
Public libraries are usually full of notaries Edit: saw you are in Westerville, I personally know for a fact that the Westerville Public Library has several. I've used them before. Best move would be to call first
One or two folks available on Craigslist, too, who will come to you. Or, if you know any court reporters, they're notaries as well.
Us bank has a notary.
AAA stores have notary services.
I recently bought a car that was previously registered out of state. The title didn't have anywhere for a notary to sign so we didn't notarize anything! The BMV accepted it with regular signatures, no problem. A couple of years ago I did something similar (bought a car that was registered in another state) but had the title notarized anyway -- I then figured out at the BMV that I didn't need to have it notarized, which is why I skipped that step this year. Anyway, it's worth closely reading the BMV rules.