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