Minnesota Bill of Sale
Minnesota does not require a bill of sale, but the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services recommends one. Minnesota does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services will accept.
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Minnesota bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Minnesota's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Minnesota Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Minnesota Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Minnesota Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Minnesota Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Minnesota Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Minnesota Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Minnesota RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Minnesota ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Minnesota Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Minnesota Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Minnesota Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Minnesota Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Minnesota Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Minnesota Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Minnesota Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Minnesota Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Minnesota Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Minnesota Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Minnesota General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Minnesota Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Minnesota: what to know
Minnesota does not require a bill of sale, but DVS recommends one so both sides have the price and date in writing.
- Bill of sale: not required, strongly recommended.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
- 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 Minnesota notary page.
Minnesota at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs)
Minnesota does not require a bill of sale, but DVS recommends one so both sides have the price and date in writing.
Common questions
Does Minnesota require a bill of sale?+
Minnesota does not require a bill of sale, but the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services recommends one. Minnesota does not require a bill of sale, but DVS recommends one so both sides have the price and date in writing.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Minnesota?+
Minnesota does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Minnesota bill of sale form?+
No. Minnesota does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Minnesota?+
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 Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services within the state deadline.