Free Michigan Free Printable Bill of Sale
Any written or printed bill of sale works as a private record in Michigan — a bill of sale is not among the documents the Secretary of State lists for a private vehicle sale. The buyer must take the signed title to an SOS branch within 15 days of purchase to avoid late title fees.
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Michigan Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
SOS
Michigan Secretary of State
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Michigan Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Write or print the bill of sale with both parties' full legal names and addresses
- Include the 17-digit VIN, year, make, model, body style, and odometer reading
- State the full sale price in both numerals and words
- The document takes both parties' dated signatures
- Seller must sign the back of the title and complete the odometer disclosure section
- Buyer brings the assigned title to an SOS branch within 15 days
- Pay the 6% use tax at the SOS branch at time of title transfer
Common Pitfalls
- The 15-day title transfer window is firm — missing it results in a $15 late fee
- Sellers who do not complete the odometer disclosure on the title face federal odometer fraud liability
- Michigan does not require a separate BOS form, but the title must be properly assigned — a BOS without a signed title transfer is not sufficient
- No vehicle inspection is required at time of sale, but buyers should conduct a pre-purchase inspection independently
- Failing to remove license plates before the buyer drives away — Michigan plates stay with the seller, not the vehicle
Michigan Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does Michigan require a bill of sale to be notarized?
The Secretary of State private-sale steps do not include notarization — the buyer and seller sign the title, and a bill of sale is not on the required list — but no official page states outright that a notary is never needed, so ask the SOS if in doubt.
What forms does the buyer need to bring to the SOS office?
The buyer needs the seller-assigned title (with odometer disclosure), ID, proof of Michigan No-Fault insurance, and a lien termination statement if there is a lien. Payment for the 6% tax and title fee is also required. A bill of sale is not on the SOS list, but keep a signed copy as your record.
How many copies should I make?
At least two signed copies — one for the buyer's records and one for the seller to keep as proof of the sale.
Can I use any written document as a bill of sale in Michigan?
Yes, as your record of the sale. A bill of sale is not on the Secretary of State's document list for a private sale, so no specific form is required; include the VIN, sale price, parties, date, and signatures.