North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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

Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in North Dakota, the buyer has 30 days to apply for a new title and registration. — N.D. Cent. Code § 39-05-17(4) ↗
Where to file. Title and registration in North Dakota go through the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division. — NDDOT Form SFN 62502 (4-2026) header ↗
Official form. North Dakota publishes its own bill of sale form (Private Party Vehicle Bill of Sale, SFN 62502 (4-2026)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — NDDOT Form SFN 62502, rev. 4-2026 ↗
Odometer. North Dakota requires a current odometer reading on all motor vehicles less than 10 years old; vehicles less than 9 years old also require a Damage Disclosure Statement (SFN 18609) from the seller. — ND Portal, Transportation FAQ — Selling a vehicle with North Dakota title ↗
Liens. Upon satisfaction of a security interest, the lienholder must execute a release within 10 days after demand and in any event within 30 days, in the manner prescribed by the department. — N.D. Cent. Code § 39-05-16.1(1) ↗

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

What North Dakota requires · as of 2026

Notarization: Not required
Official state form: Yes — DMV provides one
Find it official: North Dakota DMV ↗

Source: North Dakota DOT (Form SFN 2888) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in North Dakota?

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

Does a North Dakota bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — North Dakota 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: North Dakota DOT (Form SFN 2888).

How do I fill out and download the North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

North Dakota gives the buyer 30 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 39-05-17(4).

Does North Dakota have an official bill of sale form?

Yes — Private Party Vehicle Bill of Sale, SFN 62502 (4-2026). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: NDDOT Form SFN 62502, rev. 4-2026.

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

Title and registration in North Dakota are handled by the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: NDDOT Form SFN 62502 (4-2026) header.

How North Dakota compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for North Dakota: North Dakota DOT (Form SFN 2888) ↗.

North Dakota 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).
North Dakota 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 North Dakota requires

The figures below are North Dakota'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 North Dakota page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026: 1 month's rent (2 if pets) N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026: 30 days after move-out N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1 ↗
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026: 30 days N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1 ↗
Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026: 3 days to pay or quit N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-01; § 47-16-15 ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026: $15,000 N.D.C.C. ch. 27-08.1 ↗
Where you file · as of 2026: Small Claims Court (District Court) · filing fee $20 — N.D.C.C. § 27-05.2-03(1)(e): 'For filing a small claims action in district court, twenty dollars' (official Century Code PDF) N.D.C.C. ch. 27-08.1 ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026: No statutory limit North Dakota Century Code ↗
Power of attorney signing · as of 2026: Notarization recommended N.D. Cent. Code §30.1-30-01 et seq. ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026: Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules N.D. Cent. Code § 10-32.1-02(36) (definition); § 10-32.1-01 (citation) ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026: County Recorder (office renamed from Register of Deeds in 2001) · no witnesses N.D.C.C. § 47-10-01 ↗

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