Free Michigan Trailer Bill of Sale
Michigan titles all trailers through the SOS using the same TR-11L + 6% tax + plates-to-owner process as cars. Small trailers can opt into Michigan's permanent trailer registration to skip annual renewals.
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Michigan Trailer Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6%
Title Required
Yes
All Michigan trailers require titles regardless of weight. Small trailers can optionally use permanent (non-expiring) registration.
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
6% flat, same as cars.
Michigan Trailer Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Complete bill of sale with VIN, type, length, weight, sale price.
- Seller signs title over; removes plates.
- Buyer completes TR-11L at SOS within 15 days.
- Buyer pays 6% tax + title fee.
- Buyer can opt into permanent registration for qualifying small trailers.
Common Pitfalls
- Forgetting plates-to-owner on trailers.
- Assuming small trailers don't need titles — they do in Michigan.
Pro Tip
MI trailers: SOS, TR-11L, 6% tax, plates-to-owner. Optional permanent registration for small trailers.
Michigan Trailer Bill of Sale — FAQs
Do all MI trailers need titles?
Yes — Michigan titles every trailer regardless of weight. Some small trailers can opt into permanent registration (non-expiring) to avoid annual renewals.
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