Mississippi Bill of Sale
Mississippi requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Mississippi does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Mississippi Department of Revenue will accept.
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Mississippi bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Mississippi's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Mississippi Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Mississippi Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Mississippi Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Mississippi Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Mississippi Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Mississippi Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Mississippi RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Mississippi ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Mississippi Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Mississippi Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Mississippi Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Mississippi Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Mississippi Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Mississippi Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Mississippi Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Mississippi Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Mississippi Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Mississippi Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Mississippi General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Mississippi Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Mississippi: what to know
Mississippi titles vehicles through the Department of Revenue and county tax collectors; a bill of sale is required as proof of ownership for trailers and when the title does not show the price. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Licensing.
- 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 Mississippi notary page.
Mississippi at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Mississippi Department of Revenue (www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Mississippi titles vehicles through the Department of Revenue and county tax collectors; a bill of sale is required as proof of ownership for trailers and when the title does not show the price. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Mississippi require a bill of sale?+
Mississippi requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Mississippi titles vehicles through the Department of Revenue and county tax collectors; a bill of sale is required as proof of ownership for trailers and when the title does not show the price. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Mississippi?+
Mississippi does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Mississippi bill of sale form?+
No. Mississippi 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 Mississippi Department of Revenue looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Mississippi?+
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 Mississippi Department of Revenue within the state deadline.