Indiana Bill of Sale
Indiana does not require a bill of sale, but the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Indiana does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will accept alongside State Form 44237.
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Indiana bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Indiana's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Indiana Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Indiana Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Indiana Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Indiana Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Indiana Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Indiana Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Indiana RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Indiana ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Indiana Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Indiana Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Indiana Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Indiana Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Indiana Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Indiana Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Indiana Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Indiana Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Indiana Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Indiana Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Indiana General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Indiana Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Indiana: what to know
Indiana's State Form 44237 cannot transfer a vehicle that requires a title; it counts as proof of ownership only for title-exempt vehicles and a few special cases. The buyer applies for a title within 45 days of purchase. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: not required, strongly recommended.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: State Form 44237.
- Agency: Indiana Bureau 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 Indiana notary page.
Indiana at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- State Form 44237
- Where the buyer registers
- Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (www.in.gov/bmv)
- Buyer's deadline to title
- 45 days from the sale
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Indiana's State Form 44237 cannot transfer a vehicle that requires a title; it counts as proof of ownership only for title-exempt vehicles and a few special cases. The buyer applies for a title within 45 days of purchase. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Indiana require a bill of sale?+
Indiana does not require a bill of sale, but the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles recommends one. Indiana's State Form 44237 cannot transfer a vehicle that requires a title; it counts as proof of ownership only for title-exempt vehicles and a few special cases. The buyer applies for a title within 45 days of purchase. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Indiana?+
Indiana does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Indiana bill of sale form?+
Yes, State Form 44237, published by the Indiana Bureau 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 Indiana?+
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 Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.