In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, if you own a vehicle, you will be required to show proof of ownership by presenting a copy of the vehicle title to the Chapter 7 case trustee. Your vehicle registration, insurance card, or lien release letter from a bank will not suffice for this proof of ownership. In order to show proof of ownership, you must present one of the following
Each of the above titles can be obtained from a Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) title agency. In Central Ohio, title agency locations are as follows:
Great Southern Shopping Center 45 Great Southern Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43207 (614) 525-3090 8:00-5:00 M-F
The Patio Shops 1484 Morse Road Columbus, Ohio 43229 (614) 781-0060 8:00-5:30 Monday 8:00-5:00 T-W-Th-F 8:00-Noon Saturday
Charles D. Shipley Building 1970 West Broad St Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 525-3090 8:00-5:30 M-F
1583 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 525-3090 8:00-5:00 M-F 8:00-Noon Saturday
I recommend you take cash in order to obtain your title, as there are fees associated with a request for your vehicle title. Click here for a fee schedule.
For a full list of BMV agencies in the State of Ohio, sorted by County, including locations, hours of operation, services provided and directions, click here. For more information on Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, click here.