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Iowa Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

Iowa does not publish a numbered bill of sale form, but it requires a bill of sale or equivalent documentation, signed by the seller, to establish the purchase price; the transfer runs through the county TREASURER's office, which is where Iowa processes title transfers (not a state DMV counter). One naming point worth knowing: what you pay at titling is not technically a sales tax. Iowa charges a "fee for new registration" of 5% of the purchase price under Iowa Code §321.105A. Same math, different legal animal — and it is calculated from the price on your bill of sale.

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Iowa Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 5% Fee for New Registration.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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About This Form

Covers: Iowa Bill of Sale (No Official State Form)

Agency: Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division

Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in Iowa (price and odometer). Submitted with the assigned title and Form 411007 at the county treasurer's office when the title lacks the Transfer/Sale Date section (Iowa titles issued since September 2023 include it); the price sets the 5% fee for new registration (§321.105A).

When required: The buyer transfers the title at the county treasurer's office within 30 days of purchase; a flat $10 late fee applies after that (not a rising monthly penalty). A damage disclosure is required only for vehicles 7 model years old or newer. A bill of sale or equivalent is required to establish the purchase price; a separate one is needed when the title lacks the Transfer/Sale Date section.

Iowa Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale
Only in some situations
Needed as a separate document when the title is older stock without a bill-of-sale section for the date and price; titles issued since September 2023 include that section.
Notarization
Not confirmed
Iowa's title-transfer rules show no notary step, but no official source says a notary is not needed.
Title Transfer Deadline
30 days
Sales Tax Rate
5%
Fee for New Registration

What to Include in an Iowa Bill of Sale

A complete bill of sale usually includes:

  • Seller name, address
  • Buyer name, address
  • Year, make, model
  • VIN
  • Odometer reading
  • Sale price
  • Date of sale
  • Seller signature

Official Source

Check with the Iowa DOT for any state-specific form, or use our free generator above to pre-fill an Iowa bill of sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Iowa require a specific bill of sale form?
No specific form is required, but Iowa requires a bill of sale or equivalent documentation, signed by the seller, to establish the purchase price (the Transfer/Sale Date section on Iowa titles issued since September 2023 can serve). The key fields are the VIN, both parties' names and addresses, sale price, odometer, and date. Form 411007 is the separate title application the buyer files with it.
What does Iowa charge on a private vehicle purchase?
A 5% "fee for new registration" under Iowa Code §321.105A — not technically a sales tax, though the math is the same. It is calculated on the purchase price and paid to the county treasurer at title transfer.
What is Iowa's deadline and late penalty?
Thirty days from the date of sale to file at the county treasurer, then a flat $10 late fee. Some guides describe an escalating monthly penalty; the Iowa charge is a single $10.
Does Iowa require a damage disclosure?
Only for vehicles 7 model years old or newer — Iowa Code §321.69 does not apply to vehicles more than seven model years old. It functions as a title-brand check, not a universal requirement and not tied to a dollar threshold. Vehicles more than seven model years old do not need one.

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