Michigan Bill of Sale
Create a free Michigan bill of sale for a vehicle, boat, trailer, firearm, or any item. In Michigan a bill of sale is not required to title/register a motor vehicle (the assigned, signed title plus odometer disclosure handles the transfer), it does not need to be notarized, and the Secretary of State does NOT publish an official motor-vehicle bill of sale form (its TR-207 form is a bill of sale for trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles, and ORVs, not cars). Fill in the form, preview it live, and download a PDF.
Michigan requirements
In Michigan a bill of sale is not required to title/register a motor vehicle (the assigned, signed title plus odometer disclosure handles the transfer), it does not need to be notarized, and the Secretary of State does NOT publish an official motor-vehicle bill of sale form (its TR-207 form is a bill of sale for trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles, and ORVs, not cars).
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⚠ In Michigan a bill of sale is not required to title/register a motor vehicle (the assigned, signed title plus odometer disclosure handles the transfer), it does not need to be notarized, and the Secretary of State does NOT publish an official motor-vehicle bill of sale form (its TR-207 form is a bill of sale for trailers, watercraft, snowmobiles, and ORVs, not cars).
Vehicle Bill of Sale (Michigan)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the vehicle described below.
2. Description of Vehicle
[Enter the vehicle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the vehicle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
The vehicle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
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This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and item — confirm your state's rules (notarization, DMV forms) before relying on it.
Michigan Bill of Sale Requirements
Michigan does not strictly require a separate bill of sale to title a vehicle, but one is strongly recommended as proof of the sale. Notarization is not required for a Michigan vehicle bill of sale.
- The Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) does NOT require a bill of sale to title/register a vehicle in a private sale. The transfer is accomplished by the seller completing and signing the assignment on the back of the certificate of title and recording the odometer reading; the original signed title is the controlling document and a bill of sale cannot substitute for it.
- Michigan does NOT publish an official motor-vehicle bill of sale form. Form TR-207 is the SOS 'Bill of Sale for a Trailer, Watercraft, or Snowmobile' (also used for ORVs/mobile homes) and is not a car bill of sale. A bill of sale for a car sale is optional and may use any private template.
- No notarization is required for a Michigan vehicle bill of sale or for the title assignment. SOS guidance requires only the buyer and seller signatures; no notary acknowledgment is needed.
- Sellers must keep a record of the sale for at least 18 months (a photocopy of the reassigned title, or a document with the buyer's name, address, driver's license number, signature, plus the price and date of sale); a seller with proof of sale is shielded from liability if the buyer fails to transfer the title.
- Title must be transferred within 15 days of the sale or a late fee applies; buyer presents the signed title, proof of insurance, and a driver's license or state ID at a Secretary of State office (transfer can also be started online).
Federal law (49 CFR Part 580) requires the seller to disclose the odometer reading on transfer; under the 2021 federal rule the disclosure must accompany title transfers for vehicles up to 20 model years old (vehicles model year 2011 and newer are covered until 20 years past their model year). Michigan codifies this in MCL 257.233a: a vehicle MY 2011 or newer is exempt only when transferred at least 20 years after Jan 1 of its model year, while 2010-and-prior vehicles use the legacy 10-year exemption, and vehicles with a GVWR over 16,000 lbs are exempt. For a private sale, completing the odometer fields on the certificate of title satisfies the requirement; if the title lacks space, an SOS odometer mileage statement (Form BDVR-108) is used. Source: Michigan Department of State (SOS) — Title transfer and vehicle registration pages; MCL 257.233a (odometer disclosure); MCL 257.240 (title assignment on transfer).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Michigan?
No — Michigan does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, though notarization is always available as extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to register a car in Michigan?
Michigan uses a title-application process and does not strictly require a separate bill of sale, but one is recommended as proof of the sale and price.
Is there an official Michigan bill of sale form?
Michigan does not publish a single official bill-of-sale form, so a complete written bill of sale like the one this tool creates is what you use.
Disclaimer
This Michigan bill of sale generator provides a self-help document for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Confirm your state's requirements before signing.
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