1. Take car & out-of-state title for inspection to:

State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Deputy Registrar)
1000 Milligan Ct., Sidney (One Stop Shop)
(937) 498-7277

Hours: Monday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM;
Tuesday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Cost: $1.50

2. Take inspection form & out-of-state title to:

Auto Title Department
1000 Milligan Ct., Sidney (One Stop Shop)
(937) 498-7277

Hours: Monday 8:30 - 6:00 PM;
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday 8:00 - 12 Noon

3. Take Ohio Title to:
(If in two names, both need to be present or have notarized power of attorney.)

State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Deputy Registrar)
1000 Milligan Ct., Sidney (One Stop Shop)
(937) 497-8247
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Child Restraint: children under 40 pounds, or less than 4 years old, must be restrained with a certified child safety restraint while traveling in motor vehicles in Ohio.

Speed limits: Ohio's posted speed limit is 55 mph on urban interstates and 65 mph on rural interstates.

Safety Belts Required: Ohio law requires that driver and front seat passengers in vehicles to wear safety belts.

There are many opportunities for local residents to enjoy the arts.

The Gateway Arts Council, devoted to promoting participation in and appreciation of arts in Shelby County, sponsors a wide range of activities. Local theater productions, professional musicians and performers, visual art exhibits, and student Arts in Public Education programs are sponsored by the Council. The Council stages many of their productions at the Cameo Theater on the corner of West and South Streets in Sidney.

In addition, Shelby County children may experience the arts through involvement with the Muse Machine, which brings groups such as the Dayton Philharmonic and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company to participating schools. The Sidney Dance Company, a local performing troupe, also offers students the opportunity to view as well as perform in dance productions. Of course, the high schools' drama club productions and marching bands make high school memorable.

Adults get their moment in the spotlight by performing with the Sock & Buskin Community Theatre, an amateur theater group, and the All American City Chapter of Sweet Adelines. For adults wanting a more ambitious theatrical experience, the River Glen Ensemble combines regional professional and amateur singers and actors in semi-professional operatic productions.

Shelby County is fortunate to have concert bands which perform free to the public in the summer at the Shelby County Courtsquare and at Tawawa Park. Big band music, patriotic tunes and classical pieces are featured.

Shelby County's cultural opportunities round out the community for performers and viewers alike.

Religion plays an important part in the life of a dynamic community and the residents of Shelby County enjoy a strong and proud church heritage. With over 60 Christian congregations in Sidney and the surrounding area and Jewish synagogues in nearby Piqua and Dayton, we have a community rich in values and tradition.

The Sidney-Shelby County Ministerial Association provides the clergy and religious leaders an opportunity to share in many ecumenical endeavors. From special community worship services to CROP Walk for the hungry, we are involved. From the jail ministry to Habitat for Humanity, the ministerial association celebrates a common bond of sharing God's love.

Historically our churches have served as a focal point for caring citizens to address the spiritual, social, educational and humanitarian needs of the community. A listing of the churches is available from the Ministerial Association and the Chamber of Commerce. You are invited to worship and serve with us in Shelby County, Ohio.

Visit ShelbySites.com for a complete listing of area churches!

Shelby Countians enjoy personal, expert health care.

Wilson Memorial Hospital, the county's only acute care facility, offers care for emergency to routine needs. Health education, therapy and testing are also handled by Wilson Memorial's dedicated, highly trained staff.

General practitioners, surgeons, optometrists, pediatricians, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists and other specialists serve local families with offices throughout Shelby County. Most have daily office hours and some are open evenings.

County villages and rural areas are served by 24 hour volunteer rescue squads. The trained squad members are dispatched through the Shelby County Sheriff department, by calling 911.

The City of Sidney has a 24 hour professionally staffed emergency squad, which can be contacted by dialing 911.

A number of agencies also help persons needing medical equipment, education, or assistance. Shelby County has offices of the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, the Health Assistance Program, Shelby County Addiction Services, the Arthritis Foundation, the Shelby County Senior Home Assistance Program, and others.

Immunizations are also offered by local physicians and by the Sidney-Shelby County Health Department, located at the corner of West and Poplar Streets in Sidney. The Health Department also provides public health nurses to all Sidney and Shelby County public and private schools. Services include vision and scoliosis screenings, educational programs, and surveillance of communicable diseases. School nurses are resources for teachers, students and parents. Visit this link for more information about immunizations.

Dorothy Love Retirement Community is located on 294 beautiful acres near Sidney, Ohio. Wooded Surroundings greet our residents. Walking paths wind around the ponds and flowerbeds. Residents chat with their neighbors on their way to the bank, library or chapel; without ever leaving our campus! Plus shopping malls, churches and restaurants are only minutes away.

Visit www.DorothyLove.com to read more about the Dorothy Love Retirement Community.

Gracious living has long been a part of the traditions of Sidney and the surrounding communities of Shelby County. The variety of homes and residential neighborhoods speaks eloquently of an area that accommodates a generous number of lifestyles.

There is a great deal of architectural individuality reflecting the pride and independent spirit of the community. An abundant variety of styles range from well-preserved Victorian and turn-of-the-century homes surrounded by stately shade trees to modern residential developments, including condominiums.

Housing is not only plentiful here, it's affordable, too. Unlike many areas of the country where real estate costs have skyrocketed, Sidney has maintained a stable housing market with prices well below the national average; and, because the area has always attracted many capable craftsmen, workmanship in both older and newly constructed homes is exceptionally good.

The immaculate exteriors and grounds of these homes are evidence that the American dream is still alive here. The largest selection of homes sell in the $65,000 to $150,000 range - well below the national average and well within the reach of most family budgets. Housing costs in certain sections of Sidney are somewhat higher.

Area financial institutions have been consistently supportive of home buyers, and financially qualified people have no problem obtaining mortgage money.

Apartments and rental houses are limited, however. An active demand for apartments keeps occupancy levels high at Sidney's major apartment complexes. Monthly rental on an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment starts at about $350 and goes to $650. Sidney apartment complexes offer a diversity of living arrangements, from small buildings with only a few units to multi-unit dwellings.

Local residents often remark that Shelby County is an excellent place to raise a family. It's easy to see why. Towns are small enough for people to know one another. The city's compact size and well placed and well maintained roadways make it convenient to get from one place to another. No matter where you choose to live, shopping, recreation, and entertainment are only a few minutes away.

You can drive to work without dodging traffic tie-ups, and in case you feel the urge for a change of scenery, both a "Big City" and several wilderness areas are easily accessible.

Shopping in Sidney is concentrated around the picturesque courthouse square downtown, a historic district recorded in the National Register of Historic Places and in shopping centers on the west edge of town. From locally owned shops to national chains, virtually any item can be purchased by consumers. Stores are plentiful and well-stocked, offering not only an excellent selection of merchandise but also the personalized service so rare in today's retail climate.