How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Kansas
A step-by-step guide to every field on a Kansas vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
Kansas pairs a generous clock with a strict venue: the buyer has 60 days to transfer the title, but it happens at the COUNTY TREASURER's office, and Kansas wants the seller's paperwork airtight because the seller certifies the purchase price on the title. Fill out the back of the title with the true purchase price, date of sale, odometer reading, and both parties' printed names and signatures — the treasurer collects 6.5% state sales tax plus local rates (commonly 7.5–10.5% combined) on that price at registration. Two Kansas specifics worth writing down: a separate bill of sale is required only when the title has no space for the price (page 2 of Form TR-12) or for an untitled antique vehicle (Form TR-312), and it should show the same figures as the title; and if the vehicle was purchased from out of state (or is a 1950-or-newer antique car or truck bought in Kansas on a bill of sale), the buyer needs a VIN inspection (MVE-1) from the Kansas Highway Patrol before the treasurer will title it.
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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.
Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional)
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
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: the buyer pays Kansas tax at registration (6.5% sales tax)
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature (must match title)
- Printed name
- Date signed
Buyer Signature
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled Kansas Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Kansas bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Kansas — no notary section, KS sales tax at 6.5%, and 60-day title transfer deadline noted.
Other Forms Required in Kansas
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Kansas vehicle transfer:
- Form TR-212a (Title and Registration Manual Application)
- Form TR-312 (Bill of Sale) — antique vehicles with no title; a title with no price space uses the bill of sale on page 2 of Form TR-12
- Form MVE-1 (VIN inspection — out-of-state vehicles)
Frequently Asked Questions
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View Kansas guide →TR-312
Transfers ownership of an antique vehicle (35+ years old) sold by bill of sale in Kansas and records the purchase price for Kansas's 6.5% state sales tax due at the time of registration. Other vehicles transfer by assigned title.
TR-312 guide →