Michigan Bill of Sale: Free Vehicle Form

Fill in a Michigan bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the Michigan title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.

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Date of sale

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What is being sold

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VIN / hull ID / serial no.

Title or registration no.

Odometer reading (miles)

Odometer status

Description of the property

Sale price

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Condition and warranty

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BILL OF SALE

Date: 03 Nov 2026

Seller

Daniel Ortiz 1208 Oak Street Your city, MI 00000 Phone

Buyer

Priya Shah 44 Cedar Lane Your city, MI 00000 Phone

For the sum of USD 14,500.00 (US Dollars Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Only), paid by cashier's check, the receipt of which is acknowledged, Daniel Ortiz ("Seller") sells and transfers to Priya Shah ("Buyer") the motor vehicle described below, on 3 November 2026, in Wayne County, Michigan.

The Seller states that the Seller is the lawful owner of the property, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.

The property is sold as is, where is, with no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Buyer has had the chance to inspect it and accepts its present condition.

Odometer statement: the Seller states that, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, the odometer reading of 64,250 miles reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle.

The Seller and the Buyer sign below to confirm the sale.

What is being sold	Motor vehicle
Year	2018
Make	Toyota
Model	Camry LE
Body type / color	Sedan, silver
VIN / hull ID / serial no.	4T1B11HK5JU000000
Title or registration no.	MI 00000000
Odometer reading (miles)	64,250
Description of the property	Includes two keys, owner's manual and winter tyres.

Daniel Ortiz

Seller signature and date

Priya Shah

Buyer signature and date

Sample bill of sale. Check your state's motor vehicle or boating agency for the forms and notary rules that apply before you transfer a title.

Michigan bill of sale form: fill in, print and sign

A Michigan bill of sale records that a seller sold a vehicle, boat or other item to a buyer for a stated price on a stated date. Michigan transfers ownership on the assigned title at a Secretary of State office or through the online title transfer. A bill of sale is a useful record but does not replace the title.

Is a bill of sale required in Michigan?

Michigan does not require the bill of sale to be notarized.

Michigan at a glance
Agency	Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)
State bill of sale form	None required
Notary	Not required
Seller	Sign the title over, remove your license plate before the buyer takes the vehicle (unless the buyer is immediate family), and keep a copy.
Buyer	Transfer the title within 15 days of the sale, or pay a $15 late fee, plus the 6% use tax.

How to transfer a vehicle in Michigan

The seller signs the title over to the buyer and fills in the odometer reading.
Seller and buyer sign a bill of sale with the price and date.
The seller removes the plate. The state suggests buyer and seller visit a Secretary of State office together.
The buyer transfers the title within 15 days. An online transfer is available for one individual seller and one individual buyer when the buyer is not financing the vehicle.

Transfers between immediate family members are exempt from the use tax, but the title still has to be transferred.

How to fill in this Michigan bill of sale

The form above opens with Michigan already chosen. Enter the seller and buyer, the county, what is being sold, the year, make, model and VIN (or hull ID for a boat), the odometer reading and the price. The price is written out in words, and the text is written for you as you type. Choose "Yes" under notary acknowledgment to add a notary block, then print two copies and sign them. Download a PDF or an editable Word file, or print.

Rules, fees and forms change. Check the current requirements on the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) website before you sell. For other states, see bill of sale by state or the general bill of sale template.

Features

Michigan and county printed on the form
VIN, title number and odometer statement
Price in words and payment method
Optional notary acknowledgment
Seller and buyer signatures
PDF, Word and print

Frequently asked questions

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

15 days from the date of sale. After that a $15 late fee applies.

Can I transfer a Michigan title online?

Yes, for a sale between one individual seller and one individual buyer when the vehicle is not financed by the buyer.

Can I use this form for a boat or trailer in Michigan?

Yes. Choose boat or trailer under "What is being sold" and enter the hull ID or serial number. Boats and trailers may have their own registration steps in Michigan, so check with the agency.

Is my information saved?

Only in your own browser, so you can return to the draft. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.

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