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Iowa Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

Iowa does not require a specific state-issued bill of sale form for private vehicle sales. Any written bill of sale with the required fields is accepted at Iowa county treasurer offices where title transfers are processed.

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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Iowa
Iowa Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 5% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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About This Form

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

Issued by: Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division

Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in Iowa. Submitted with the title at the county treasurer's office; used to calculate 5% Iowa sales tax.

When required: The buyer must transfer the title at the county treasurer's office within 30 days of purchase. A bill of sale documenting the sale price is strongly recommended.

Iowa Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale Required
Yes
Notarization Required
No
Title Transfer Deadline
30 days
Sales Tax Rate
5%

Required Fields on the Form

To be accepted by the Iowa DOT, your bill of sale must include:

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

Official Source

Download the official form directly from Iowa DOT, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a compliant Iowa bill of sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Iowa require a specific bill of sale form?
No. Iowa county treasurer offices accept any written bill of sale. The key fields are the VIN, both parties' names and addresses, sale price, odometer, and date.
What is Iowa's sales tax on vehicle purchases?
Iowa charges 5% sales tax on private vehicle purchases. The buyer pays at the county treasurer's office during title transfer.