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Firearm Bill of Sale Form - Ohio
What Is an Ohio Firearm Bill of Sale?
An Ohio Firearm Bill of Sale is a document to fill out when transferring various types of firearms from one party (the seller) to another (the buyer). This document can be used by the firearm dealers and non-licensed private parties. You are not required by law to complete this form during the gun transfer, but it is recommended to fill one out. It becomes the material evidence of the gun transfer and contains important details about both parties of the transaction and the sold item.
Alternate Names:
- Gun Bill of Sale;
- Firearm Transfer Form.
There are no official forms released by the Ohio State Government that you can use to sell a gun. However, any template is valid as long as it follows state requirements. You may download the Ohio Firearm Bill of Sale form via the link below or compose your own document with our customizable template online - it will be considered legal and accepted by all government agencies.
Does a Firearm Bill of Sale have to be Notarized in Ohio?
It is possible (but not necessary!) to have a notary public certify your document.
How to Sell a Firearm in Ohio?
A properly drafted Bill of Sale is equally important to the seller and the buyer: the previous owner is released from any liability for the use of the firearm from the date of sale, while the new owner gets a purchase receipt. Additionally, it protects both parties from any illegal claims connected with the deal that may occur in the future. Make sure you include the following details in your Gun Bill of Sale in Ohio:
- Full names, physical addresses, and driver's license numbers of both parties;
- Firearm description. Make sure the document contains the type, make, model, serial number, and caliber of the gun you are selling. If the firearm has any defects, write them down as well;
- Terms of the deal, including the date of sale, the price, and the method of payment;
- A provision that states whether the seller provides any warranty or guaranty or the purchaser receives the gun "as is" - in its current conditions;
- Seller's disclosure. The seller must state that the provided description of the firearm is true and accurate and the seller is indeed the legal owner of the transferred gun;
- Signatures of the parties.
Make two copies of the document. Both Bills of Sale must be signed by the parties.
According to Ohio firearm laws, the buyer does not need a purchase permit, license, or a background check. There is also no registration necessary for rifles and handguns, so no documentation is required to prove the purchaser is now the new owner of the gun except for the Bill of Sale.
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