Idaho Firearm Bill of Sale
Idaho requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Idaho firearm bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Idaho Transportation Department looks for, matching the fields on ITD 3738. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Seller
Buyer
Firearm details
Price and terms
How to sell a firearm in Idaho
A firearm bill of sale records a private gun sale: the make, model, caliber and serial number, the price, the date, and a statement from each party that the sale is legal where it is taking place. It is the seller's proof that the firearm left their possession on a specific date.
Seller steps
- Confirm you hold clear ownership. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
- Agree on the price and fill in the Idaho firearm bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the serial number.
- Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Idaho does not require a notary.
- Check Idaho's private-sale rules. If the state requires a background check or a licensed-dealer transfer, complete that step before the firearm changes hands.
- Hand over the firearm and keep your signed copy of the bill of sale for your records.
Buyer steps
- Check the description against the firearm itself before you sign.
- Keep the signed bill of sale with your records; it is your proof of ownership and purchase price.
- If you bought it for a business, give the bill of sale to your bookkeeper for the asset record.
Before you sign
- Copy the serial number exactly; letters and numbers like O/0 and I/1 cause problems.
- Check your state's private-sale rules first. Several states require a background check through a licensed dealer for private sales.
- Record a government ID number for the buyer only if your state requires it; otherwise ID type and state is enough.
- Both parties sign and keep a copy.
Why a bill of sale matters for a firearm
- Proves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Records the serial number so the buyer can show lawful ownership.
- Includes a buyer eligibility statement, which many sellers insist on.
- Some states require private sales to go through a licensed dealer; the bill of sale travels with that paperwork.
Want both parties to walk away with a signed copy and a notary page ready? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds them.
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.
Other Idaho forms
- Idaho Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Idaho Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- Idaho Boat Bill of Sale
- Idaho Trailer Bill of Sale
- Idaho Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- Idaho RV Bill of Sale
- Idaho ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
- Idaho Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- Idaho Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- Idaho Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- Idaho Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- Idaho Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- Idaho Equipment Bill of Sale
- Idaho Tractor Bill of Sale
- Idaho Horse Bill of Sale
- Idaho Dog Bill of Sale
- Idaho Livestock Bill of Sale
- Idaho General Bill of Sale
- Idaho Business Bill of Sale
Firearm Bill of Sale in other states
Idaho firearm bill of sale questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a firearm in Idaho?+
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. Idaho publishes ITD 3738 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.
Does a Idaho firearm bill of sale need to be notarized?+
Idaho does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. If you want extra certainty, the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page you can use anyway.
Does the buyer need to file a firearm bill of sale in Idaho?+
No. Firearms are not titled or registered with the state, so there is nothing to file. The signed bill of sale is the ownership record; each party keeps a copy. Check Idaho's private-sale rules, since some states require a licensed-dealer transfer or background check.
Is a bill of sale required for a private gun sale?+
Federal law does not require one for sales between residents of the same state, but a growing number of states require private sales to go through a licensed dealer with a background check. Check your state's rules on the state page before selling.
Should a firearm bill of sale be notarized?+
It is not required anywhere, but some sellers choose to notarize it for a stronger record. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary block.