: The most reliable path is visiting an Ohio County Clerk of Courts Title Office to apply for a replacement. This costs roughly $15–$18 and can often be processed instantly in person.
Selling a junk car in Cincinnati without a title can feel like a maze of legal rules, but it's simpler than most think if you know the local requirements.
Ohio law generally requires a title for vehicle sales. Without it, you cannot legally sell a car "as a vehicle" to most licensed buyers. However, there are established ways to navigate this: