The original certificate of title in the register of titles, any copy of it certified under the signature of the county recorder, and the owner’s duplicate of the original certificate of title shall be received as evidence in all the courts of the state and shall be conclusive as to all matters contained in it, except as provided in this chapter or Chapter 5309 of the Revised Code. All subsequent certificates of title and memorials on them shall be conclusive in favor of bona fide owners and holders except subsequent certificates and memorials on them procured by forgery.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 5310.03

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59