August 03, 2026

Franklin County Clerk of Courts title fee will increase to $23, effective September 1, 2026.

Title fees for wholesale / dealer-to-dealer transactions, listed in 4505.09(A)(1)(c), remain unchanged at $5.00.

As a reminder, effective January 1, 2026, per Ohio HB 96 - fees for a duplicate title or a dealer resale title with lien (with or without memo) are $18, however the fee may increase to $23.00, if a board of county commissioners adopts a resolution authorizing the additional increase.

Dealers can confirm the title fee for each county at the BMV's website HERE.