Kansas Bill of Sale
Kansas requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Kansas does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Kansas Department of Revenue will accept alongside TR-312.
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Kansas bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Kansas's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Kansas Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Kansas Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Kansas Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Kansas Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Kansas Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Kansas Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Kansas RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Kansas ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Kansas Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Kansas Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Kansas Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Kansas Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Kansas Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Kansas Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Kansas Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Kansas Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Kansas Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Kansas Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Kansas General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Kansas Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Kansas: what to know
Kansas uses the TR-312 bill of sale mainly for antique and non-titled vehicles; titled vehicles transfer on the assigned title, and the TR-216 Seller's Notification of Sale ends the seller's liability. Registration must be made within 60 days of purchase to avoid penalties. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: TR-312.
- Agency: Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of 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 Kansas notary page.
Kansas at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- TR-312
- Where the buyer registers
- Kansas Department of Revenue (www.ksrevenue.gov/dovindex.html)
- Buyer's deadline to title
- 60 days from the sale
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Kansas uses the TR-312 bill of sale mainly for antique and non-titled vehicles; titled vehicles transfer on the assigned title, and the TR-216 Seller's Notification of Sale ends the seller's liability. Registration must be made within 60 days of purchase to avoid penalties. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Kansas require a bill of sale?+
Kansas requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Kansas uses the TR-312 bill of sale mainly for antique and non-titled vehicles; titled vehicles transfer on the assigned title, and the TR-216 Seller's Notification of Sale ends the seller's liability. Registration must be made within 60 days of purchase to avoid penalties. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Kansas?+
Kansas does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Kansas bill of sale form?+
Yes, TR-312, published by the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of 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 Kansas?+
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 Kansas Department of Revenue within the state deadline.