Free Michigan Car Bill of Sale
Michigan keeps vehicle sales simple: flat 6% sales tax (no local add-ons), no inspection requirement, and a straightforward Secretary of State process. Title transfer must happen within 15 days — one of the shorter deadlines — and the seller must submit a TR-114 (Application for Title) to release liability.
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Michigan Car Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Michigan charges 6% sales tax on vehicle purchases. No additional county or city tax. Tax is on the stated purchase price (SOS may challenge artificially low prices).
Inspection Requirements
No statewide safety or emissions inspection in Michigan. (Michigan is one of the few states without any routine vehicle inspection.)
Michigan Car Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Complete bill of sale with VIN, odometer, sale price, signatures.
- Seller completes odometer disclosure on title and signs over.
- Seller removes plates (Michigan is plates-to-owner).
- Seller or buyer completes Form TR-11L at a Michigan SOS branch within 15 days.
- Buyer pays 6% sales tax + $15 title fee + registration.
- Buyer gets new plate or transfers plates from an existing vehicle.
- No inspection required — skip to registration.
Common Pitfalls
- Missing the 15-day deadline — late transfer fees apply.
- Leaving plates on the sold car — Michigan requires plate removal.
- Underreporting sale price: Michigan SOS checks against market value and may reassess tax.
Pro Tip
Michigan car sales are unusually simple: 6% tax, no inspection, plates-to-owner, SOS handles everything. TR-11L + title + bill of sale = done.