North Dakota Bill of Sale
North Dakota requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. North Dakota 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 Dakota Department of Transportation will accept alongside SFN 62502.
Seller
Buyer
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North Dakota bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries North Dakota's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- North Dakota Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- North Dakota Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- North Dakota Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- North Dakota Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- North Dakota Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- North Dakota Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- North Dakota RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- North Dakota ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- North Dakota Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- North Dakota Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- North Dakota Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- North Dakota Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- North Dakota Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- North Dakota Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- North Dakota Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- North Dakota Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- North Dakota Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- North Dakota Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- North Dakota General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- North Dakota Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in North Dakota: what to know
North Dakota's SFN 62502 Private Party Vehicle Bill of Sale documents the selling price for excise tax, which is charged on fair market value unless the form explains a lower price. A notarized SFN 2888 Seller's Certificate is required only when no title exists. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: SFN 62502.
- Agency: North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division.
- 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 Dakota notary page.
North Dakota at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- SFN 62502
- Where the buyer registers
- North Dakota Department of Transportation (www.dot.nd.gov)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
North Dakota's SFN 62502 Private Party Vehicle Bill of Sale documents the selling price for excise tax, which is charged on fair market value unless the form explains a lower price. A notarized SFN 2888 Seller's Certificate is required only when no title exists. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does North Dakota require a bill of sale?+
North Dakota requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. North Dakota's SFN 62502 Private Party Vehicle Bill of Sale documents the selling price for excise tax, which is charged on fair market value unless the form explains a lower price. A notarized SFN 2888 Seller's Certificate is required only when no title exists. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in North Dakota?+
North Dakota does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official North Dakota bill of sale form?+
Yes, SFN 62502, published by the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division. 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 North Dakota?+
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 Dakota Department of Transportation within the state deadline.