Kansas Bill of Sale Requirements & Free Form

Kansas requirements

• Kansas law does not require a bill of sale for a private vehicle sale. Under K.S.A. 8-135 the seller must endorse an assignment of the certificate of title, with warranty of title, and deliver it to the buyer.
• The buyer must apply for title and registration within 60 days of the transfer, counting weekends and holidays.
• K.S.A. 8-135 does not require notarization of the title assignment or of a bill of sale.
• Title and registration run through the Kansas Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles; confirm the exact document list and any sales tax paperwork with your county treasurer motor vehicle office before you go.
• Complete the odometer disclosure on the title assignment for vehicles that still require it; the Division of Vehicles can confirm whether your vehicle is exempt.
• A signed bill of sale remains useful proof of price and sale date for both parties even though Kansas does not mandate one. Ours is a general purpose form, not a state form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a bill of sale to register a car in Kansas?

The statute centers on the assigned title, not a bill of sale. Some county treasurer offices ask for extra proof of the purchase price for sales tax, so check with your county office; a signed bill of sale is an easy way to have that proof ready.

How long do I have to transfer a title in Kansas?

K.S.A. 8-135 gives the buyer 60 days from the date of transfer, including weekends and holidays, to apply for registration or reregistration of the vehicle.

Official sources

• https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch08/008_001_0035.html