Free Kansas Free Printable Bill of Sale
In Kansas most private sales need no separate bill of sale: a titled vehicle transfers on the assigned title, with the price, date of sale and odometer reading on the back. A printable bill of sale is required when the title assignment has no space for the price — KDOR asks for page 2 of Form TR-12 — and for an untitled antique vehicle (Form TR-312). Notarization is not required. After signing, buyers have 60 days to bring the paperwork to the county treasurer's office to complete the title transfer and pay the 6.5% sales tax; print a signed copy for each party, plus one for the county treasurer when a bill of sale is required.
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Kansas Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Kansas charges 6.5% sales tax on private vehicle sales, calculated on the declared purchase price. The tax is collected at the county treasurer's office at the time of title transfer.
Exemption: Sales between immediate family members — lineal ascendants or descendants and their spouses — are excluded from Kansas sales tax on private vehicle sales. Document the relationship when titling.
Inspection Requirements
Kansas does not require a statewide safety or emissions inspection for private vehicle sales. Some local jurisdictions may have their own requirements — verify with your county treasurer's office.
Kansas Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- If the title has no space for the price, use the bill of sale on page 2 of Kansas Form TR-12; otherwise a bill of sale is an optional record
- Print a copy of the bill of sale for the buyer and the seller (plus one to submit if the title has no space for the price)
- Record the vehicle's year, make, model, full 17-character VIN, color, and current odometer reading
- State the sale price and the exact date of the transaction
- State both full legal names with up-to-date addresses
- Have both parties sign and date every copy
- Ensure the seller completes the odometer disclosure and assignment on the back of the Kansas title
- Bring the signed title (plus any required bill of sale), proof of insurance, and payment to the county treasurer's office within 60 days
Common Pitfalls
- Waiting past 60 days: Kansas gives buyers 60 days to transfer the title — one of the more generous windows in the region — but missing it triggers a penalty.
- Using a bill of sale as a substitute for the title assignment: the TR-12 bill of sale is not a title transfer document. The back of the actual Kansas title must be signed with the price and odometer disclosure completed; a bill of sale is needed in addition only when the title has no space for the price.
- Ignoring the odometer requirement: For vehicles of model year 2011 or newer and under 16,000 lbs GVWR, federal law requires a written odometer disclosure. Kansas enforces this via the title assignment; omitting it delays transfer.
- County treasurer, not a central DMV: Kansas processes vehicle titles at the county treasurer's office. Driving to a state-level office will result in a wasted trip — confirm your county's location and hours before going.
- Underpaying sales tax: Kansas assesses 6.5% on the purchase price, which the seller certifies on the title assignment — writing a lower price than was paid is a false certification.
Pro Tip
Kansas's 60-day transfer window and title-based transfers make the private sale process relatively straightforward. Whether or not you need a bill of sale, make sure the seller fully completes the title assignment, including the price, and visit the county treasurer's office well before the deadline.