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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Iowa

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

Iowa has no official bill of sale form and no state DMV counter for this job — the entire transfer runs through the COUNTY TREASURER's motor vehicle department, and what the treasurer collects isn't technically sales tax but a one-time registration "fee for new registration" of 5% of the price. Same math, different name, and it matters because the fee is calculated from the price on your private bill of sale. Fill in the eight essentials (parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, true price, date, both signatures — no notary), and note Iowa's paired seller/buyer duties: the buyer titles within 30 days at their county treasurer; the seller should complete the "notice of sale" portion attached to Iowa titles (or report online) so the county records the handover date.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:30 days
Sales tax:5%
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Iowa
Iowa Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 5% Fee for New Registration.

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Buyer Information

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Sale Information

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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: Before writing anything, open the ownership document and transcribe the seller's name from it — the Iowa DMV treats it as the reference copy.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: Buyers, think one step ahead: the name entered here is the name the new ownership record will wear.
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: Check every character of the VIN against both the dashboard plate and the ownership document; close enough isn't a concept the registry recognizes.
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: buyer owes 5% Iowa sales tax on the sale price at registration
Tip: An honest price line keeps the 5% sales tax simple; an implausible one hands the Iowa DMV the valuation instead.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: The signatures alone execute the document in Iowa; notarization adds nothing required. Archive your copy for the long haul.
6

Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Both parties keep a signed original — print or write the document twice and sign both.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in Iowa bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. All fields are pre-configured for Iowa requirements — notarization not required, IA sales tax at 5%, and 30-day transfer deadline noted.

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Other Forms Required in Iowa

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

  • Form 411007 (Application for Certificate of Title and/or Registration)
  • Form 411108 (Damage Disclosure Statement — vehicles under 7 model years old)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Iowa call it a "fee for new registration" instead of sales tax?
Statutory structure: Iowa levies a one-time 5% registration fee on the purchase price instead of applying its general sales tax to vehicles. For the buyer's wallet it works like a 5% tax, calculated from your bill of sale price at the county treasurer.
Where does an Iowa title transfer happen?
At the county treasurer's motor vehicle department — Iowa administers titles through its 99 county treasurers, not a central DMV. The buyer's home county is the right office, within 30 days of the sale.
Iowa has no official form — what should my bill of sale include?
Full names and addresses of both parties, vehicle year/make/model, VIN, odometer reading, price, sale date, and both signatures. The Iowa title also carries a damage-disclosure section for newer vehicles the seller must complete.
Does Iowa require notarization?
No — Iowa dropped notarization requirements on title assignments years ago; ordinary signatures complete both the title and the bill of sale.

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Official Form

Iowa Bill of Sale Form

Documents a private vehicle sale in Iowa (price and odometer). Submitted with the assigned title and Form 411007 at the county treasurer's office; the price sets the 5% fee for new registration (§321.105A).

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