Free Indiana Gift Bill of Sale
Indiana requires a dedicated Affidavit of Gift (State Form 44237) to document a vehicle gift and claim the 7% sales tax exemption — on a $30,000 vehicle that exemption is worth $2,100. Write $0 on the bill of sale as the purchase price and attach Form 44237 when visiting an Indiana BMV branch. The title transfer must be completed within 45 days of the gift.
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Indiana Gift Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Indiana Gift Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Sign the back of the existing Indiana title over to the recipient with odometer disclosure
- Complete State Form 44237 (Affidavit of Gift) — both donor and recipient must sign
- Prepare a bill of sale showing $0 as the purchase price and state the family relationship
- Gather any lien release documentation if a lender's name appears on the title
- Visit an Indiana BMV branch together (donor and recipient) within 45 days of the gift
- Submit the signed title, Form 44237, and bill of sale at the BMV
- Pay title and registration fees (no sales tax owed with a valid Form 44237)
Common Pitfalls
- Forgetting Form 44237 — without the Affidavit of Gift, the BMV will assess Indiana's 7% sales tax based on the vehicle's book value, not the $0 sale price
- Gifting to a relative outside the immediate family definition — Indiana's exemption covers spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and grandchild; cousins, aunts, uncles, and others do not qualify
- Missing the 45-day transfer window — late title transfers in Indiana incur escalating penalty fees
- Outstanding liens on the title — if a lender's name is on the existing title, you must obtain a lien release before the BMV can issue a clean title to the recipient
- Incomplete odometer disclosure — federally required for vehicles under 10 years old; a missing odometer statement causes the BMV to reject the transfer
Indiana Gift Bill of Sale — FAQs
Where do I get Indiana State Form 44237 (Affidavit of Gift)?
Form 44237 is available for download on the Indiana BMV website at in.gov/bmv or at any BMV branch office. Both the donor and the recipient must sign the affidavit in the presence of a notary, or you may sign it at the BMV counter.
What family members qualify for Indiana's vehicle gift tax exemption?
Indiana's gift exemption on Form 44237 covers transfers between spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and grandchild. Extended family members such as cousins, aunts, and uncles are not eligible and would owe 7% sales tax on the vehicle's fair market value.
Can I mail the title transfer documents to the Indiana BMV instead of going in person?
Most Indiana BMV title transfers for gifts require an in-person visit because Form 44237 may need to be signed at the counter. Check the Indiana BMV website for the latest options, as some transactions can be started online, but the title and affidavit must be physically submitted.
What happens if I don't transfer the title within 45 days in Indiana?
Indiana charges a late transfer penalty of $30 after the 45-day window. The penalty can increase further the longer the transfer is delayed. The recipient also risks driving with an invalid registration if they are stopped by law enforcement.
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