Indiana Bill of Sale Template
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
How a bill of sale is used in Indiana
Practical steps that follow the sale in Indiana — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Indiana, the buyer has 45 days to apply for a new title and registration. — Indiana BMV – Buying & Selling a Vehicle ↗
- Where to file. Title and registration in Indiana go through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. — Indiana BMV – Buying & Selling a Vehicle ↗
- Official form. Indiana publishes its own bill of sale form (Bill of Sale – State Form 44237 (usable as proof of ownership only for vehicles not required to be titled)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — Indiana BMV – Proof of Vehicle Ownership: Bill of Sale ↗
- Liens. If the title is held by an out-of-state lienholder, the buyer must visit a branch and complete Request for Title – State Form 1014. — Indiana BMV – Buying & Selling a Vehicle ↗
Each point links to the Indiana source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Indiana requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- Yes — DMV provides one
- Find it official
- Indiana DMV ↗
Source: Indiana BMV (State Form 44237) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
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Using it with the Indiana DMV
For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Indiana DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Indiana quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Indiana?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Indiana because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Indiana DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Indiana DMV before you file.
Does a Indiana bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — Indiana does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Indiana BMV (State Form 44237).
How do I fill out and download the Indiana bill of sale?
Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.
Is this Indiana bill of sale legally valid?
A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.
How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Indiana?
Indiana gives the buyer 45 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Indiana BMV – Buying & Selling a Vehicle.
Does Indiana have an official bill of sale form?
Yes — Bill of Sale – State Form 44237 (usable as proof of ownership only for vehicles not required to be titled). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: Indiana BMV – Proof of Vehicle Ownership: Bill of Sale.
Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Indiana?
Title and registration in Indiana are handled by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Indiana BMV – Buying & Selling a Vehicle.
How Indiana compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Indiana: Indiana BMV (State Form 44237) ↗.
- Indiana is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
- Indiana is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).
The rest of what Indiana requires
The figures below are Indiana's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Indiana page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Ind. Code §32-31-3-12 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 45 days after move-out Ind. Code §32-31-3-12 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Ind. Code §32-31-3-12 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 10 days to pay or quit Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6; § 32-31-1-1 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $10,000 IC 33-29-2-4; IC 33-28-3-4; IC 33-34-3-2 (Marion County); Indiana Small Claims Rules ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small claims docket of the Circuit or Superior Court; in Marion County, the Township Small Claims Courts · filing fee Roughly $35-$85 depending on county and court; landlord-tenant and multi-defendant service add costs. Confirm with the county clerk. IC 33-29-2-4; IC 33-28-3-4; IC 33-34-3-2 (Marion County); Indiana Small Claims Rules ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Indiana Code ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required Ind. Code §30-5-4-1 ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Ind. Code § 23-18-1-16 (definition); Ind. Code § 23-18-4-4 (effect of written provisions) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Recorder · no witnesses Ind. Code §§ 32-21-1-13, 32-21-1-15, 32-21-2-3 ↗
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