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Michigan Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a Michigan bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.

Reflects current Michigan rules · 2026 Official source linked Free PDF · no signup · nothing uploaded

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 Michigan

Practical steps that follow the sale in Michigan — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.

Each point links to the Michigan source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

What Michigan requires · as of 2026

Notarization
Not required
Official state form
No — use this template
Find it official
Michigan DMV ↗

Source: Michigan SoS / DMV.ORG · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.

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Using it with the Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in Michigan?

A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Michigan because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Michigan DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Michigan DMV before you file.

Does a Michigan bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — Michigan 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: Michigan SoS / DMV.ORG.

How do I fill out and download the Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan?

Michigan gives the buyer 15 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.234(3) (2025 MCL; last amended 2002 PA 552, eff. Oct. 1, 2002) — Justia mirror.

Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Michigan?

Title and registration in Michigan are handled by the Michigan Secretary of State. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.234(1) — Justia mirror.

How Michigan compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Michigan: Michigan SoS / DMV.ORG ↗.

  • Michigan 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).
  • Michigan is one of 18 of 51 jurisdictions that have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted) (28 publish an official DMV bill of sale form; 5 have an official form for some transactions only).

The rest of what Michigan requires

The figures below are Michigan'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 Michigan page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026
1.5 months' rent Mich. Comp. Laws §554.602 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
30 days after move-out Mich. Comp. Laws §554.602 ↗
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
30 days Mich. Comp. Laws §554.602 ↗
Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
7 days to pay or quit MCL 554.134 ↗
Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
30 days MCL 554.134 ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026
$7,000 MCL 600.8401 (limit); MCL 600.8408 (no attorneys); MCL 600.8420 (fees) ↗
Where you file · as of 2026
Small Claims Division of the District Court · filing fee Statutory tiers under MCL 600.8420: $25 (claims to $600), $45 ($600.01-$1,750), $65 (over $1,750); court fee schedules commonly show $30/$50/$70 with the statewide $5 electronic filing fee added. MCL 600.8401 (limit); MCL 600.8408 (no attorneys); MCL 600.8420 (fees) ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026
No statutory limit Michigan Legislature ↗
Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
Notarization required Mich. Comp. Laws §556.205 (form §556.401) ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules MCL 450.4102(2)(r) ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026
County Register of Deeds · no witnesses MCL 565.8 ↗

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