How to Get a Reseller License in Ohio

To sell goods in Ohio, resellers must obtain a Vendor's License from the Ohio Department of Taxation. Registration is completed online through the Ohio Business Gateway and costs $50 (effective April 2025; out-of-state sellers are exempt from the fee). You will need your business information, NAICS code, EIN, and business address for each location. Online processing is same day to a few hours, while mail applications take up to 6 weeks.

Licenses do not require annual renewal and a separate license is required for each sales location. To make tax-exempt purchases for resale, use Form STEC B (Blanket Exemption Certificate) for multiple purchases or Form STEC U for single purchases. Ohio's state rate is 5.75%, with county/transit rates adding up to 2.25% for combined rates up to 8%.