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Free Michigan Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale

Michigan has one of the strictest private-handgun-transfer regimes in the country. Long-gun sales between private Michigan residents are minimally regulated, but every private pistol sale requires the buyer to first obtain a License to Purchase a Pistol (or hold a valid Concealed Pistol License) from their local police agency, and the buyer must file a Pistol Sales Record (Form RI-060) with their local police within 10 days. Skipping either is a misdemeanor.

Michigan Requirements: Transfer title within 15 days. 6% sales tax.

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Important: Federal and state laws may require a background check for firearm transfers. This bill of sale does not replace any legal requirements for background checks, waiting periods, or other regulations. Please consult your local laws before completing this transaction.

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Private firearm sales carry more legal requirements than most buyers realize — background check laws, waiting periods, and prohibited-person rules vary widely by state. Our guide explains when a bill of sale is legally required and what it must say. Read: Do I Need a Bill of Sale? →

Michigan Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
RI-060
Pistol Sales Record
Agency
MSP / local PD
Michigan State Police (firearms records) and local police agencies
Primary ID Field
Serial Number
Sales Tax
0.06%
Title Required
No
Michigan does not "title" firearms, but pistols (handguns) are uniquely regulated. Every private handgun transfer requires a Michigan License to Purchase a Pistol (or a valid CPL) issued by the buyer's local police agency, plus a completed Pistol Sales Record (Form RI-060) filed with local police within 10 days of the sale.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Michigan applies the 6% state sales tax to firearm sales by dealers; private one-off transfers are generally not subject to use tax.

Inspection Requirements

No state firearm inspection. The transfer is gated instead by the License to Purchase (or CPL) for handguns and the post-sale RI-060 filing requirement.

Michigan Gun / Firearm Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Long guns: complete bill of sale with make, model, serial number, caliber, sale price, and both parties' info
  2. Handguns: confirm buyer holds a Michigan License to Purchase a Pistol or valid CPL before transfer
  3. Complete Form RI-060 (Pistol Sales Record) — three copies
  4. Buyer files RI-060 with their local police agency within 10 days
  5. Both parties keep a signed copy of RI-060 and the bill of sale
  6. Verify buyer is a Michigan resident, 18+ for long guns, 21+ for handguns
  7. Confirm buyer is not a prohibited person (felony, domestic-violence misdemeanor, mental-health adjudication)

Common Pitfalls

  • Selling a pistol to a buyer without verifying their License to Purchase or CPL — both parties commit a misdemeanor
  • Failing to file RI-060 with local police within 10 days — separate misdemeanor
  • Selling a handgun to anyone under 21 (federal and state floor for handguns)
  • Selling across state lines without going through an FFL — federal felony
  • Treating Michigan like a "no permit needed" state — Michigan is the opposite for handguns

Pro Tip

For long guns, a clean bill of sale is enough. For handguns, Michigan is uniquely strict — License to Purchase or CPL up front, RI-060 filed with local police within 10 days, or both buyer and seller risk misdemeanor charges.

Michigan Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale — FAQs

Do I need a permit to buy a handgun in a Michigan private sale?
Yes. Michigan is one of a handful of states that requires a permit even for private handgun transfers. The buyer must obtain a Michigan License to Purchase a Pistol from their local police chief or sheriff before the sale, OR present a valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) which substitutes for the License to Purchase. Without one of those, the seller cannot legally transfer the handgun. Long guns (rifles and shotguns) do not require any permit for private transfer between Michigan residents 18 and over.
What is Form RI-060 and when must it be filed?
RI-060 is the Michigan Pistol Sales Record — a three-part form completed at the time of every private handgun transfer. The buyer must file their copy of RI-060 with their local police agency within 10 days of the sale, which registers the handgun in Michigan's Pistol Registration database. Failing to file within 10 days is a state misdemeanor. The seller and the licensing authority each retain a copy. CPL holders complete the same form; the CPL substitutes for the License to Purchase, but the RI-060 filing requirement still applies.
Are long guns regulated the same way in Michigan?
No. Rifles and shotguns sold privately between Michigan residents who are 18 or older require no permit, no RI-060 filing, and no police registration — only the federal prohibitions apply (no felons, no domestic-violence misdemeanants, no mental-health adjudications, no prohibited categories). A simple bill of sale documenting make, model, caliber, serial number, price, and both parties' info is sufficient. The Michigan handgun-specific regime — License to Purchase, RI-060, police registration — applies only to pistols.
Can I sell a gun to an out-of-state buyer in Michigan?
Only through a Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer. Federal law prohibits direct private interstate firearm transfers. The Michigan seller must ship the firearm (handgun or long gun) to an FFL in the buyer's state, where the buyer completes a Form 4473 background check before taking possession. Trying to hand a gun directly to an out-of-state buyer at a Michigan parking lot is a federal felony for both parties. Use an FFL — most Michigan gun shops will broker the transfer for $25-$50.

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