Minnesota Bill of Sale Requirements & Free Form

Minnesota requirements

• A separate bill of sale is generally not required when a Minnesota title exists; the title assignment is the transfer document. A bill of sale remains a useful receipt, and for title-exempt vehicles it can serve as proof of the transaction.
• Under Minn. Stat. 168A.10 the seller executes an assignment and warranty of title, discloses the actual selling price on the certificate, and states the odometer reading for covered vehicles.
• Within 10 days of the sale the seller must submit the Notice of Sale portion of the title to the department or report the sale electronically.
• The buyer must execute and deliver the application for a new certificate of title within 20 calendar days after the title is assigned; missing the deadline can lead to registration suspension.
• Applications are handled by DVS or any deputy registrar office; the statute sets no notarization requirement for the transfer paperwork.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a buyer have to transfer a title in Minnesota?

Minn. Stat. 168A.10 gives the buyer 20 calendar days after the title assignment to apply for a new certificate of title, at DVS or a deputy registrar office. The seller has 10 days to report the sale.

Does a Minnesota vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?

No. Minnesota law does not require notarization of a vehicle bill of sale or the title assignment; the title must be properly assigned with the selling price and odometer disclosure.

Official sources

• https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/168A.10
• https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/vehicle/vehicle-titles