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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Indiana

A step-by-step guide to every field on an Indiana vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.

Indiana's bill of sale has a narrow job. The BMV uses one only in limited cases — as proof of ownership for vehicles that don't require a title (plus a few listed situations such as a sheriff's sale), or to show the sale date or price when the title lacks them — and it "is not required to be notarized or signed under penalties for perjury." For a routine private sale with a clean title, the seller writes the odometer reading, date of sale, purchase price, and buyer details on the title itself; a plain bill of sale with both signatures is a useful extra record. The buyer has 45 days to apply for title at a BMV branch (an administrative penalty is charged after that), paying Indiana's flat 7% sales tax — one of the country's highest vehicle rates — on the purchase price.

Notarization:Not confirmed
Title deadline:45 days
Sales tax:7%
Official form:State Form 44237
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Indiana
Indiana Requirements: Transfer title within 45 days. 7% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.

Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: This line gets compared to the title at the Indiana DMV — same spelling, same order, same initials.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: Put down the exact name the buyer's identification carries — the registration built from this line has to survive an ID check.
3

Vehicle Description

  • Vehicle year (4-digit)
  • Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
  • Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
  • Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
  • Color
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
  • Odometer reading at time of sale
Tip: Take the VIN from the car, compare it to the title, and only then write it down — VIN typos are the most common reason transfers fail.
4

Sale Details

  • Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
  • Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
  • Date of sale (month / day / year)
  • Note: the buyer pays Indiana tax at registration (7% sales tax)
Tip: Declare the price as paid in Indiana: a signed record of the real amount protects both sides.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Notary rule in Indiana: A bill of sale does not need a notary; whether the title assignment does was not confirmed from an official source.
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Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Make it two signed originals so both sides hold equal evidence; copies made later never carry the same weight.

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Other Forms Required in Indiana

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for an Indiana vehicle transfer:

  • State Form 205 (Application for Certificate of Title)
  • State Form 44237 (Bill of Sale)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need State Form 44237 for an ordinary Indiana sale?
Usually not. With a clean, present title, the seller records the sale date, price, and odometer on the title, and the BMV relies on a bill of sale only in limited cases — such as a title that lacks the sale date or price, or a vehicle that doesn't require a title. Whenever you use a bill of sale, including Form 44237, it does not need to be notarized.
Which Indiana signatures need a notary?
Not the bill of sale — the BMV says it is not required to be notarized or signed under penalties for perjury. For the title assignment, the BMV's instructions only ask sellers to sign and print their names, though no official statement says outright that a notary is never needed. Neighboring Ohio does require notarized titles, so don't conflate the two states' rules.
What are the deadline and penalty?
45 days after the vehicle is purchased to apply for title at the BMV; after that the BMV charges an administrative penalty (its page does not state the amount). Generous by national standards, but the 7% sales tax owed at titling is among the steepest.
What tax does the buyer pay on the price I write?
A flat 7% Indiana sales tax on the purchase price, collected at the BMV when the buyer titles. No county add-ons — the rate is uniform statewide.

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Official Form

State Form 44237

Documents a private vehicle sale in Indiana. For an ordinary titled sale the seller writes the odometer reading, sale date, and price on the title; the BMV relies on a bill of sale only when the title lacks the date or price, or for vehicles that do not require a title.

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