Michigan Bill of Sale
Michigan does not require a bill of sale, but the Michigan Department of State recommends one. Michigan does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Michigan Department of State will accept alongside Form TR-207.
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Michigan bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Michigan's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Michigan Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Michigan Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Michigan Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Michigan Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Michigan Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Michigan Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Michigan RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Michigan ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Michigan Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Michigan Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Michigan Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Michigan Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Michigan Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Michigan Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Michigan Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Michigan Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Michigan Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Michigan Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Michigan General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Michigan Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Michigan: what to know
Michigan's TR-207 is optional but handy; the Secretary of State records the price on the title itself.
- Bill of sale: not required, strongly recommended.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: Form TR-207.
- Agency: Michigan Department of State.
- 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 Michigan notary page.
Michigan at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form TR-207
- Where the buyer registers
- Michigan Department of State (www.michigan.gov/sos)
Michigan's TR-207 is optional but handy; the Secretary of State records the price on the title itself.
Common questions
Does Michigan require a bill of sale?+
Michigan does not require a bill of sale, but the Michigan Department of State recommends one. Michigan's TR-207 is optional but handy; the Secretary of State records the price on the title itself.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Michigan?+
Michigan does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Michigan bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form TR-207, published by the Michigan Department of State. 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 Michigan?+
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 Michigan Department of State within the state deadline.