Free Kansas Gift Bill of Sale
Transferring a vehicle within the immediate family in Kansas keeps it outside the state's 6.5% sales tax on private vehicle sales — on a $20,000 vehicle that's $1,300 saved. Kansas defines immediate family as lineal ascendants or descendants (parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren) and their spouses. Certify the gift on Kansas Form TR-12 (Affidavit to a Fact), noting the family relationship. Title transfers are processed by the county treasurer in the recipient's county within a 60-day window.
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Gifting a vehicle to a family member is a zero-dollar transfer, but the DMV still needs a bill of sale to process the title change. Our guide explains how the bill of sale and title work together and what recipients must show to claim the family-gift tax exemption. Read: Bill of Sale vs Title: What's the Difference? →
Kansas Gift Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Kansas Gift Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Sign the back of the existing Kansas title over to the recipient with odometer disclosure
- Complete the gift certification on Kansas Form TR-12 (Affidavit to a Fact), stating the family relationship (e.g., 'parent to child')
- If the vehicle has a lien, obtain a lien release from the lender before visiting the county treasurer
- Visit the county treasurer's office in the recipient's county within 60 days of the gift
- Submit the signed title, TR-12, and any supporting documents at the treasurer's office
- Pay title transfer and registration fees (no 6.5% sales tax for qualifying family gifts)
- Recipient receives a new Kansas title in their name
Common Pitfalls
- Using a generic bill of sale for a gift — Kansas's Form TR-12 (Affidavit to a Fact) includes a gift certification; use it to document the gift
- Assuming every relative counts as immediate family — Kansas's rule covers lineal ascendants and descendants (parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren) and their spouses; confirm other relationships, such as siblings, with the county treasurer
- Missing the 60-day title transfer window — Kansas charges penalty fees for late transfers; the clock starts on the date of the gift
- Not noting the specific family relationship on TR-12 — the county treasurer needs to see the relationship documented to waive sales tax
- Failing to resolve an outstanding lien — Kansas will not issue a new title if the existing title shows an active lienholder without a corresponding lien release
Kansas Gift Bill of Sale — FAQs
Where do I go to transfer a gifted vehicle title in Kansas?
Kansas title transfers are handled at the county treasurer's office, not a central DMV. Go to the treasurer's office in the county where the recipient will register the vehicle. Bring the signed title and the completed TR-12 gift certification.
Do grandparents and grandchildren count as immediate family in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas's exception for vehicle sales between immediate family members covers lineal ascendants and descendants and their spouses — so grandparents and grandchildren fall within it, just as parents and children do. Relatives outside that direct line, such as cousins, are not immediate family under the rule.
What is Kansas Form TR-12?
TR-12 is Kansas's Affidavit to a Fact — the form used for statements such as a gift certification, a name correction or non-use. Its page 2 is a bill of sale, which KDOR asks for when a title has no space for the price. For a gift, complete the gift certification and note your family relationship to the recipient. The form is available at the Kansas Division of Vehicles website or at your county treasurer's office.
How long do I have to transfer the title after gifting a car in Kansas?
Kansas allows 60 days from the gift date to complete the title transfer at the county treasurer's office. This is a longer window than many states. After 60 days, penalty fees apply.