Minnesota Bill of Sale Template
Fill out a Minnesota 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.
Maintained by the SealForms editorial team · 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 Minnesota
Practical steps that follow the sale in Minnesota — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Minnesota, the buyer has 20 days to apply for a new title and registration. — Minn. Stat. § 168A.10, subd. 2 (2025 Statutes; subd. 2 amended 2024 c 127 art 3 s 36) ↗
- Odometer. Minnesota statute requires the transferor to state the true cumulative odometer mileage on the certificate, or that the actual mileage is unknown if the reading is known to differ from the true mileage (for vehicles subject to § 325E.15). Seller must also return the Notice of Sale within 10 days of sale for non-dealer sales. — Minn. Stat. § 168A.10, subd. 1 ↗
- Liens. If a security interest is reserved or created at the time of transfer, a notification of security interest must be delivered or mailed to the person who becomes the secured party (§ 168A.10, subd. 4). — Minn. Stat. § 168A.10, subd. 4 ↗
Each point links to the Minnesota source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Minnesota requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- No — use this template
- Find it official
- Minnesota DMV ↗
Source: Minnesota DVS / DMV.ORG · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
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Bill of Sale
State of Minnesota
This Bill of Sale is made on __________, between __________ ("Seller"), of __________ , and __________ ("Buyer"), of __________ .
For good and valuable consideration, the Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer the following item: __________ — year ____, make ____, model ____, body type / color ____(VIN / serial no.: __________; odometer: __________).
The total sale price is $__________ USD, paid in full on the date above. Condition: Sold as-is, without warranty.
The Seller certifies they are the lawful owner with the right to sell this item, free of liens except as disclosed. The Buyer accepts the item in its stated condition.
Generated with SealFormsReflects Minnesota law · verified 2026
What is a Minnesota bill of sale?
A bill of sale is a short document that records the sale of an item from a seller to a buyer. In Minnesota, it is most often used for private vehicle sales — but it also works for boats, trailers, firearms, equipment, or any personal property. It proves who sold what, for how much, and on what date, and it typically states the item is sold "as-is."
Firearms: in a number of states, a private firearm sale must be completed through a licensed dealer with a background check — a bill of sale alone does not make the transfer legal there. Check your state’s law before using this template for a firearm.
What to include
- Full names and addresses of the buyer and seller
- A clear description of the item (for a vehicle: year, make, model, VIN, odometer)
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The condition or an "as-is" statement
- Signatures of both parties (and a notary block where Minnesota requires it)
Using it with the Minnesota 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 Minnesota DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Minnesota?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Minnesota because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Minnesota DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Minnesota DMV before you file.
Does a Minnesota bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — Minnesota 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: Minnesota DVS / DMV.ORG.
How do I fill out and download the Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota gives the buyer 20 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Minn. Stat. § 168A.10, subd. 2 (2025 Statutes; subd. 2 amended 2024 c 127 art 3 s 36).
How Minnesota compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Minnesota: Minnesota DVS / DMV.ORG ↗.
- Minnesota 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).
- Minnesota 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).
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