Idaho Bill of Sale
Idaho requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Idaho does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Idaho Transportation Department will accept alongside ITD 3738.
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Idaho bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Idaho's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Idaho Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Idaho Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Idaho Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Idaho Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Idaho Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Idaho Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Idaho RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Idaho ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Idaho Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Idaho Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Idaho Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Idaho Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Idaho Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Idaho Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Idaho Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Idaho Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Idaho Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Idaho Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Idaho General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Idaho Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Idaho: what to know
Idaho's ITD 3738 bill of sale includes the seller's odometer certification and brand disclosure, and the buyer acknowledges on it that they must apply for title within 30 days. Sellers can file a Notice of Release of Liability (ITD 3858) within 5 days of delivery. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: ITD 3738.
- Agency: Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Idaho notary page.
Idaho at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- ITD 3738
- Where the buyer registers
- Idaho Transportation Department (itd.idaho.gov/dmv)
- Buyer's deadline to title
- 30 days from the sale
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Idaho's ITD 3738 bill of sale includes the seller's odometer certification and brand disclosure, and the buyer acknowledges on it that they must apply for title within 30 days. Sellers can file a Notice of Release of Liability (ITD 3858) within 5 days of delivery. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Idaho require a bill of sale?+
Idaho requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Idaho's ITD 3738 bill of sale includes the seller's odometer certification and brand disclosure, and the buyer acknowledges on it that they must apply for title within 30 days. Sellers can file a Notice of Release of Liability (ITD 3858) within 5 days of delivery. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Idaho?+
Idaho does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Idaho bill of sale form?+
Yes, ITD 3738, published by the Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Idaho?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Idaho Transportation Department within the state deadline.