What Ez-eTitle does

Ez-eTitle (legal entity CTMS, headquartered at 847 Pier Dr, Akron, Ohio) is a private software vendor that operates an electronic titling and registration platform purpose-built for Ohio automotive dealerships. The platform connects to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and the Ohio Title Gateway (OTG), integrates natively with five major dealer management systems (CDK Global, AutoSoft, AutoMate, DealerTrack, and Reynolds & Reynolds), and consolidates deal-data entry, electronic title submission, in-office memo title printing, real-time status tracking, document validation, registration processing, plate ordering, and Ohio Title Writer support into one workflow. The company operates three DBA brands: EZ-ETITLE (the core Ohio titling platform), EZ-INTERSTATE (out-of-state title transfers), and EZ-ELT (electronic lien and title management), supported by Premier Title Training Services and Electronic Title Training programs. Customers are exclusively Ohio franchised and independent auto dealerships, and the company serves 300+ dealers with 10M+ cumulative title submissions processed. The product is sold through a sales-led direct motion using an Outlook-calendar demo booking flow and phone sales, with 24/7 Ohio-based in-house support.

Name

Ez-eTitle

Legal name

CTMS

Website

https://ezetitle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ez-eTitle (CTMS) provides an Ohio-specific electronic titling, registration, and plate-ordering platform that integrates with major DMS systems and the Ohio BMV, serving 300+ Ohio auto dealerships with a per-transaction SaaS model and 24/7 in-state support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Per-Transaction Electronic Titling Services: Simple transparent per-title pricing model where dealerships pay per transaction for electronic titling services. Example shows approximately $10 per title transaction. Registration services included at no extra cost.
2. Ohio Registration & Titling Service Fee Support: Platform enables dealerships to charge customers up to $50 per vehicle for qualifying registration and titling services under Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4501:1-6-12. Only one fee may be charged per vehicle transaction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ez-eTitle provides a web-based electronic titling and registration platform that lets Ohio auto dealerships submit, track, and complete vehicle title transfers directly with the Ohio BMV and Clerk of Courts offices. The software handles memo title printing, lien searches, registration and plate ordering, out-of-state title processing (EZ-INTERSTATE), and electronic lien management (EZ-ELT), with auto-population of deal data from major Dealer Management Systems. The product is sold to Ohio franchised and independent dealerships on a per-transaction basis with registration and 24/7 support included.

Product overview

EZ E-Title is a comprehensive electronic titling and registration platform built specifically for Ohio dealerships. The core offering consists of the EZ E-Title platform (also referred to as the Dealer Electronic Titling System Ohio), which handles the full post-sale titling workflow including electronic submission to Ohio BMV and Clerk of Courts offices, memo title printing, registration, and plate ordering. The product portfolio includes integrated add-on modules: Electronic Registration for tags and plates processing, EZ-INTERSTATE for out-of-state title transfers, EZ-ELT for electronic lien and title management, and Ohio Title Writer for reducing handwritten title errors. The platform integrates with major DMS providers (CDK, AutoSoft, AutoMate, DealerTrack, Reynolds & Reynolds) to auto-populate deal data and reduce manual rekeying. Supporting services include Premier Title Training Services (comprehensive titling and compliance training) and Electronic Title Training (software-specific instruction). The system is designed to be 60% more efficient than traditional paper titling and includes 24/7 Ohio-based support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EZ E-Title (EZ-ETITLE) Electronic Titling Platform A web-based electronic titling and registration platform for Ohio dealerships that streams submission to Ohio BMV and Clerk of Courts offices, supports instant memo title printing, real-time status tracking, validation, and integrated registration and plate ordering. Sold to franchised and independent Ohio auto dealerships on a per-title transaction basis.
• Dealer Electronic Titling System Ohio A dealer-specific electronic titling workflow system covering the full post-sale titling process including titles, registration, and plates within one integrated dealership operation, with a validation layer for document verification and a visibility panel for real-time status tracking across accounting, title clerks, and management.
• Electronic Registration (Tags and Plates) Integrated vehicle registration and plate ordering service that enables Ohio dealerships to handle tag renewals, new plate issuance, and registration transfers directly through the EZ E-Title platform, with plates shipped to the dealership or customer's doorstep.
• EZ-INTERSTATE (Out-of-State Title Transfer) Out-of-state title transfer solution that handles vehicles purchased outside Ohio, supporting the certified inspection process, document management, and electronic submission for converting out-of-state titles to Ohio registration.
• EZ-ELT (Electronic Lien and Title) Electronic Lien and Title management service that enables lenders and dealers to manage liens digitally, including electronic lien notifications, lien recording, lien release processing, and secure transmission of customer information.
• Premier Title Training Services Comprehensive title training program for Ohio dealerships covering vehicle titling fundamentals, advanced techniques, compliance and legal standards, and customized workshops tailored to specific operational challenges.
• Electronic Title Training Specialized software training for the EZ E-Title platform covering initial setup and orientation, advanced operational modules, compliance and reporting features, and custom sessions for specific dealership needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% more efficient than traditional paper titling
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CTMScoreOthersCTMS is the parent company operating as EZ-ETITLE, EZ-INTERSTATE, and EZ-ELT. CTMS provides the technology infrastructure and operational support for the electronic titling platform. Website footer indicates 'EZ-TITLE is a service of CTMS' with offices at 847 Pier Dr. Akron, OH 44307.
• CDK GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationDMS integration partner that allows EZ-Etitle to auto-populate titling information directly from dealership dealer management systems, reducing manual data entry and errors.
• AutoSoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationDMS integration partner enabling seamless data flow between AutoSoft dealer management systems and EZ-Etitle electronic titling platform.
• AutoMatecoreTechnology or IntegrationDMS integration partner allowing AutoMate users to connect dealer management data with EZ-Etitle titling workflows.
• DealerTrackcoreTechnology or IntegrationDMS integration partner providing connectivity between DealerTrack platform and EZ-Etitle for streamlined title processing.
• Reynolds & ReynoldscoreTechnology or IntegrationDMS integration partner mentioned in FAQ confirming Reynolds & Reynolds integration to minimize rekeying and errors in title processing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dealertrack (Cox Automotive): Cox Automotive's Dealertrack provides a registration and titling solution integrated with major DMS platforms, directly competing with EZ-Etitle in electronic title submission, lien management, and DMV integration for U.S. dealerships.
• VinSolutions (Cox Automotive): VinSolutions provides CRM, desking, and dealership performance software for franchise dealers, intersecting with EZ-Etitle's dealer-facing workflow tooling in the same customer base.
• DealerSocket (Cox Automotive): DealerSocket, now part of Cox Automotive, sells dealer CRM, desking, and dealership operations software that overlaps with EZ-Etitle's workflow automation for dealerships; both target mid-market and franchise dealer customers.
• DealerCenter: DealerCenter is a cloud-based dealer management platform serving independent and franchise dealerships with deal, title, and inventory workflows; comparable to EZ-Etitle as a SaaS dealership operations vendor.
• Auto/Mate (Dealertrack / Cox Automotive): Auto/Mate is a DMS provider (now part of Cox Automotive/Dealertrack) used by franchised dealerships; EZ-Etitle explicitly integrates with Auto/Mate to auto-populate deal data, indicating directly comparable dealer back-office functionality.

Broad incumbents

• Reynolds & Reynolds: Reynolds & Reynolds provides dealership management systems with integrated document, title, and F&I workflows; like CDK, it competes as a broader incumbent whose titling capabilities overlap with EZ-Etitle's dealer electronic titling platform.
• vAuto (Cox Automotive): vAuto provides inventory management and pricing tools for dealerships under Cox Automotive; a broader Cox Automotive suite competitor with overlapping dealer SaaS relationships rather than direct titling overlap.
• RouteOne: RouteOne provides credit application, desking, and dealer-F&I workflow software used across most U.S. franchised dealers; an adjacent incumbent that competes for dealer workflow budget alongside EZ-Etitle's title and registration modules.
• CDK Global: CDK Global is a leading DMS provider that bundles deal-jacketing, title, and registration workflows for auto dealers; EZ-Etitle integrates with CDK rather than competes head-on, but CDK's titling module is the most direct substitute at the national level.

Others

• NIC Services (Tyler Technologies): Tyler Technologies (formerly NIC) operates state government digital services including DMV and titling portals; an ecosystem/partner-style peer whose government-side titling platforms shape the regulatory and integration environment in which EZ-Etitle operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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