How To Register An Out Of State Car In Cincinnati

"Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko) 02/09/2015 at 19:31 • Filed to: car buying

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As you all know, and I mean you all know , I recently purchased a car. (Pictured above because I love how that shot turned out.) But what I didn't tell you is that I bought it from Asheville, North Carolina. Yeah, I bought a car located 364 miles away sight unseen. Initially the dealer and I came to an agreement that they would take care of the tax, title and registration for me. But, last Thursday I got a call saying that it was too much of a hassle for them to do, way too much mailing between them and various offices in Cincinnati. So they overnighted me a check and all of the documents.

Step 1: Head to the BMV

Yes, in Ohio it's called the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and not the department of motor vehicles (call it pointless). So, you go to the BMV, where you get to wait in line. When it's finally your turn, you go up to the lady behind the counter and ask for an out of state inspection. The lady will then loudly sigh and roll her eyes because her job is so stressful and heaven forbid that she gets to go outside and get some fresh air. She will then need your license and about tree fiddy, (literally $3.50). She writes down your information on a form and returns your license. You then both go outside where she records the VIN, make, model and mileage. She then hands you the sheet of paper that is your out of state inspection. Your now free to go onto the next step.

Step 2: Wait

The title office is only open weekdays from 9am-4pm.

Step 3: Go To The Title Office

Using great speed, drive from work to Downtown Cincinnati to the title office located across the street from the courthouse. Go inside and say you need the title transferred and give the lady behind the counter your documents, information and pay your tax. This tax comes out to more than you have in your wallet so you pay with your card. This being part of the bureaucratic process, they add an additional fee for making their jobs easier. After a while she'll give you the copy of the title while the bank gets the real thing.

Step 4: The Return of The BMV

Using more great bursts of speed, drive back to the BMV. Once again you get to wait in line. This time a creepy old crazy lady will stand behind you hacking and coughing while talking to herself that she should switch to gum from cigarettes. Then when it once again is your turn, you tell the lady behind the counter that you want to transfer your plates from your old car to your new one. She once again needs to see your license but now with the addition of the copy of the title. You can also use this opportunity to renew the plates. You once again hand over money, but it must be in cash or check, no cards are accepted. You then are good to leave when you get your sticker and registration.

jkm7680 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:32

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Does the lady at the desk have nails so long that she noticeably has trouble using a keyboard?

CB > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:37

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How do they not accept cards? It's 2015! And this is coming from a guy who mostly uses cash.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > jkm7680 02/09/2015 at 19:37

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sometimes

jkm7680 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:38

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That's good.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:39

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I'll have to send this to my sister who moved from illinois to cincinnati in November and still hasn't switched her plates from illinois to ohio

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:40

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You forgot the part where shoes goes on a lunch break right as you get to the counter.

ly2v8-Brian > jkm7680 02/09/2015 at 19:42

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The sign of a true DMV. err BMV

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > CB 02/09/2015 at 19:42

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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 02/09/2015 at 19:43

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Didn't happen.

jkm7680 > ly2v8-Brian 02/09/2015 at 19:43

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Also note that "BMV" instead of "DMV" bothers me a lot.

Variance > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:43

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And this is one of the reasons why I live in NKY.

Manuél Ferrari > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:44

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I'm convinced that California hates anyone who buys a car out of state and does everything in its power to make life difficult for us when we do so.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:44

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Didn't happen this time.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Manuél Ferrari 02/09/2015 at 19:45

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Slant6 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:46

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In NC we have a drivers license office for renewing your drivers license and getting endorsements. For titling and registration the facilities are privitized. The system really works well actually. When I registered my tacoma and switched my tags I was in and out in less than an hour and it only cost me $80.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 02/09/2015 at 19:46

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I went after work specifically to avoid that.

ly2v8-Brian > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:46

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A brief glimpse into the real life of the mysterious Arch Duke

Nonster > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:46

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I was bewildered at the process when I first moved to Cincy a few years ago. I bought my MR2 in Indianapolis so I had to get the title transferred as well.

When I went to get the out of state inspection, the lady told me to pull my car up to the curb so she could inspect it even though it was parked in a spot about 10 ft from said curb. She refused to walk over to it...

ly2v8-Brian > jkm7680 02/09/2015 at 19:48

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first thing that came to mind when I saw BMV, Bowl MoVement.

mcseanerson > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:49

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When I registered my Miata I bought in Virginia I did it in Circleville and I was able to do the whole thing on my lunch break.

jkm7680 > ly2v8-Brian 02/09/2015 at 19:49

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I thought Arch Duke misspelled BMW at first.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 19:50

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It's not uncommon to go to our local DMV and find that they've closed half an hour early for no reason whatsoever.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > mcseanerson 02/09/2015 at 19:50

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Do you also have emissions testing there? Luckly Cincinnati doesn't have anything of the sort.

ly2v8-Brian > jkm7680 02/09/2015 at 19:51

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Well if you say the German way of pronouncing the letters its B(ay) M V(ay)

jkm7680 > ly2v8-Brian 02/09/2015 at 19:52

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Haha, never knew that.

Ramblin Rover - The Vivisector of Solihull > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 20:45

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and you didn't tell those of us in the asheville area youd be here why

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Ramblin Rover - The Vivisector of Solihull 02/09/2015 at 20:49

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I did, but then the financial crap caused me to not go, so they brought the car to me.

mcseanerson > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 21:06

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I don't know if Pickaway county (Circleville) does but Ross county (Chillicothe) does not have emissions and I love it.

Sn210 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 02/09/2015 at 21:35

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HA! That actually happened the last time I was at the RMV. She left for lunch and came back before it was my turn.

Oontzoontzoontz > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 22:23

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My favorite part was the Primus reference.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/09/2015 at 23:07

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I'm probably going to end up buying my next car out of state. Can't wait to go through this lovely process in Dayton. Do you live in the city, or outside of it? I'm heavily considering moving down there in a couple years. Not really familiar with much outside of Clifton and OTR.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/09/2015 at 23:39

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right outside of city limits

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/10/2015 at 00:32

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Awesome! Another Daytonian! Gem City Represent up in here...

I mean, glad to see another fellow Opponaut from Dayton.

If you see a blue SVT Focus around that's probably me.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/10/2015 at 01:13

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Awesome! I usually run around Beavercreek/Kettering/Centerville area. Hoping to get myself into something blue and quick by spring.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/10/2015 at 08:18

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I'm around all those areas as well. I work in Centerville, live in Kettering. When its warm enough to be outside I play soccer in BC.

What are you looking at getting? Current ride?

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/10/2015 at 08:37

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I live in Fairborn, but will be moving to Kettering in early summer.

I'm considering a GTI, A4 avant, Legacy GT, and possibly a new Colorado Z71.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/10/2015 at 08:43

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Cool. K-town is nice. Much more walkable than Fairborn, though the taxes are higher.

One of those is not like the others. All solid choices.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/10/2015 at 08:51

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My mother grew up in Ketterville, the only reason she had lived in Fairborn is because of my father who passed 6 years ago. My whole family does not like Fairborn and we are anxious to leave it behind. Fortunately my stepdad is dislikes it too.

I know one is not like the others, honestly gotta say I'm leaning heavily towards the GTI after it was highly recommended to me by a good friend and a few others. My only issue is not knowing if I fit.

Are you going to the Dayton Auto show next weekend?

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/10/2015 at 09:22

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I will probably have to be there for work.

I work at Lexus of Dayton. When someone buys a Lexus, I teach them how to use all the technology in their car. It's a really cool job.

The GTI is a great car, but do yourself a favor and drive anything you'd even remotely consider first. Even if you don't change your mind, you will at least know you're initial idea was sound.

I thought that the Fiesta ST would be my SVT replacement until I drove it. I did not like it all.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/10/2015 at 11:29

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That sounds like an awesome job! I've worked big box retail the last three years since graduating high school. I've recently been trying to get out due to really hating it.

My interests in what to get have changed quite a bit from the beginning, mostly due to being either unable to fit or needing a bit better fuel economy. So far I've ruled out CTS wagon, TSX wagon, 2nd gen Forester.

I like the Fiesta but I barely fit in the passenger seat, so I doubt I will fit any better in the driver seat.

44444444444 > jkm7680 02/10/2015 at 17:08

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No, that's a requirement for employment.

Coty > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/10/2015 at 19:47

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I'm a dealer in Vermont and I did all the work to get a car registered in OREGON.

Your dealer sucks, sorry.