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Free Indiana Horse Bill of Sale

Indiana is serious horse country, particularly across southern Indiana and the Standardbred-heavy areas around Anderson and Shelbyville. Horse sales are not titled by the state, but a written bill of sale plus a current Coggins is the standard expected by every reputable barn, auction, and show. Indiana applies its 7% sales tax to most horse sales unless an agricultural exemption applies.

Indiana Requirements: Transfer title within 45 days. 7% sales tax.

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Unlike motor vehicles, horses aren't titled by the DMV — making a written bill of sale your primary legal proof of ownership transfer. Our guide explains what a bill of sale must include to be legally binding and enforceable. Read: What Is a Bill of Sale? →

Indiana Horse Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Indiana BOAH
Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH)
Primary ID Field
Registration Number
Sales Tax
0.07%
Title Required
No
Indiana does not title horses. Ownership is established by the bill of sale together with breed registration papers (AQHA, USEF, Jockey Club, etc.) where applicable. For high-value horses, a written sale agreement signed by both parties is the controlling document.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Indiana sales tax of 7% generally applies to horse sales unless an agricultural or resale exemption applies. Horses purchased for breeding or production agriculture may qualify for the agricultural exemption with Form ST-105.

Exemption: Horses sold for use in production agriculture (breeding stock, draft animals on a working farm) can be exempt with a properly completed Form ST-105 agricultural exemption certificate. Pleasure and show horses do not qualify for this exemption.

Inspection Requirements

Indiana does not require a statewide brand inspection. However, a negative Coggins test (EIA) within the prior 12 months is required for any horse changing ownership, moving across state lines, or attending a show, sale, or public event in Indiana.

Indiana Horse Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Get a negative Coggins (EIA) test result dated within 12 months
  2. Document breed, registration number, color, markings, age, and sex
  3. Disclose known vices, lameness history, and prior surgeries in writing
  4. Decide whether a pre-purchase veterinary exam (PPE) is warranted
  5. Collect the original registration papers and any transfer forms
  6. Pay 7% Indiana sales tax (or file ST-105 for qualifying ag use)

Common Pitfalls

  • Buying without a current Coggins — required for any movement or event in Indiana
  • Skipping the pre-purchase exam on a horse over $5,000
  • Assuming "as-is" wording overrides Indiana's implied warranties on hidden defects
  • Forgetting to transfer breed registration paperwork (AQHA, Jockey Club, USEF)

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Use our Indiana horse bill of sale tool to capture Coggins documentation, breed registration details, and Indiana 7% tax handling in a clean, ready-to-sign format.

Indiana Horse Bill of Sale — FAQs

Do I need a Coggins test to sell a horse in Indiana?
Yes, in practice. Indiana requires a negative Coggins (Equine Infectious Anemia) test within the prior 12 months for any horse moving in interstate commerce, attending a show or sale, or changing hands in any public setting. Reputable Indiana buyers and barns will not accept delivery without a current Coggins. The seller typically pulls blood through their veterinarian and provides the original or certified copy with the bill of sale.
Is sales tax owed on horses sold in Indiana?
Yes for most horse sales. Indiana's 7% state sales tax applies to horse purchases unless the buyer qualifies for an agricultural or resale exemption. Horses bought for production agriculture — for example, breeding stock on a working farm — can be exempt if the buyer provides a properly completed Form ST-105 to the seller. Show horses, pleasure mounts, and lesson horses generally do not qualify and the buyer owes tax on the sale price.
Does Indiana title or register horses?
No. Unlike vehicles, Indiana does not have a state title or registration system for horses. Ownership is proven by a written bill of sale combined with breed-association registration papers (AQHA, Jockey Club, USEF, APHA, etc.) when the horse is registered. For unregistered horses, the bill of sale is the primary ownership document, which is why getting names, addresses, signatures, and a clear horse description on paper matters.
What should an Indiana horse bill of sale include?
It should identify the horse by registered name, barn name, breed, registration number (if any), color, markings, age, sex, and microchip number when available. It should state the sale price, sale date, payment terms, and whether the sale is "as-is" or with health guarantees. Both buyer and seller sign and date the document. Adding a Coggins reference and any pre-purchase exam disclosures protects both parties if issues arise after the sale.

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