On January 1, 2026, there will be a lot of changes taking place. OADA wants to remind dealers about the following changes:

1. Documentary Service Fee Increase. The doc fee cap increases from $387 to $398.
   
   
2. Vehicle Registration Fee Increase. Increases to the motor vehicle registration and renewal fees detailed in Ohio Revised Code 4503.10:
   1. For non-commercial vehicles, the registration and renewal fees will increase from $11 to $16.
   2. For non-apportioned commercial vehicles, the registration and renewal fees will increase from $30 to $35.

3. Certificate of Title Fee Increase. Increases the certificate of title fee to $18. *Please note this increase only applies to retail title transactions. For transactions in which the dealer is required to pay to title the vehicle in the dealership name, the fee will remain $5. OADA worked closely with legislators to exempt the dealer paid title fee from the increase.
   
   *Please note a certificate of title fee may also increase from $18 to $23 if a Board of County Commissioners adopts a resolution authorizing the increase. At this time, Lake County is the only county to OADA’s knowledge that has notified the BMV that it will increase its fees. Click HERE to review OADA’s alert regarding Lake County’s recent increase. OADA will keep dealers apprised if other counties increase their fee.

4. Vendor Discount. The state will cap the vendor discount at $750 per vendor's license per month, rather than the current 0.75% of tax due with no cap. However, remittances of tax on motor vehicle sales and leases are not subject to the cap. Dealers will continue to retain 0.75% of tax due (uncapped) on all motor vehicle sales and leases. For more information, please visit the Department of Taxation’s website.

For any questions regarding the changes, contact OADA Vice President of Legal Affairs, Sara Bruce at (614) 923-2243 or sbruce@oada.com, or OADA Staff Counsel, Matthew Smallwood at (614) 923-2232 or msmallwood@oada.com.