Ohio Code § 1548.04
Ohio Code § 1548.04. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1548.04.
No person acquiring a watercraft or outboard motor from the owner thereof, whether
such owner is a manufacturer, importer, dealer, or otherwise, shall acquire any right,
title, claim, or interest in or to such watercraft or outboard motor until such person
has had issued to him a certificate of title to such watercraft or outboard motor,
or delivered to him a manufacturer's or importer's certificate for it. Nor shall any waiver or estoppel operate in favor of such person against a person
having possession of such certificate of title, or manufacturer's or importer's certificate
for such watercraft or outboard motor, for a valuable consideration. No court in any case at law or in equity shall recognize the right, title, claim,
or interest of any person in or to any watercraft or outboard motor sold or disposed
of, or mortgaged or encumbered, unless evidenced: (A) By a certificate of title or a manufacturer's or importer's certificate issued in
accordance with Chapter 1548. of the Revised Code; (B) By admission in the pleadings or stipulation of the parties.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1548.04
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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