Ohio used car dealer still has not provided title 7+ weeks after purchase — what are my options?

Location: Ohio

Looking for advice from anyone familiar with Ohio vehicle sales/title laws.

I purchased a used vehicle from a car dealer on 6/13/2026. I signed all paperwork, took delivery of the vehicle, and drove it home.

A few days later, the check engine light came on. I contacted the dealer, and on 6/16/2026 they had me come back in. At that time, they told me something had fallen through with the paperwork/financing and that I needed to re-sign everything for the bank, which I did.

Fast forward to now (8/5/2026):

• I still have not received title paperwork or registration.
• My temporary tags expired on 7/27/2026.
• I have already made my first payment to the lender.
• The loan is active and showing through the bank.
• I contacted the dealer on 8/3, and they said they would have information by 8/5.
• Today they told me they received paperwork from their floor planning company, but I still do not have a clear timeline for when I can legally register the car.

At this point I have a financed vehicle sitting in my name that I cannot legally drive because I do not have valid registration.

My questions:

1. Is this normal for Ohio, or is this an unreasonable delay?
2. Does the dealer’s inability to provide title/registration give me any options to unwind the sale?
3. Should I be contacting the Ohio Attorney General, BMV/title office, or an attorney?
4. If I return the vehicle to the dealer, what paperwork should I require to protect myself from still owing on the loan?

I’m not trying to jump straight to a lawsuit — I just want to know what my actual options are before this drags on longer.

Thanks for any advice.