Free Minnesota As-Is Bill of Sale
Minnesota's Lemon Law (Minn. Stat. § 325F.665) covers only new vehicles sold by dealers — private as-is sales are completely outside its scope. Under the Minnesota UCC (Minn. Stat. § 336.2-316), an 'AS IS' disclaimer must appear conspicuously to exclude all implied warranties. The #1 state-specific risk is Minn. Stat. §§ 325E.13–325E.16: Minnesota's odometer law applies to all sellers, private or commercial, meaning any odometer discrepancy on an as-is vehicle must still be disclosed and documented.
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Minnesota As-Is Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
6.875% Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (MVST) assessed on the purchase price. Paid by the buyer when registering the vehicle with Minnesota DVS.
Inspection Requirements
Minnesota does not require a statewide safety or emissions inspection for private party vehicle transfers. Buyers may arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Minnesota As-Is Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Place 'AS IS — NO WARRANTIES' in bold, capitalized text on the face of the bill of sale to satisfy Minn. Stat. § 336.2-316.
- Complete the odometer disclosure on the title certificate — required by both federal law and Minn. Stat. § 325E.15 for vehicles of model year 2011 or newer.
- Disclose any known salvage, rebuilt, or flood-damaged title history in writing before the sale.
- Sign the title over to the buyer; include any lien release documentation if a lien exists.
- Accurately record the sale price — the seller lists it in the sales tax declaration area on the back of the title, and 6.875% MVST is charged on the purchase price.
- Buyer must complete title transfer within 20 calendar days after the title is assigned at a DVS office or deputy registrar and pay the 6.875% MVST.
- Retain a signed copy of the bill of sale for at least 3 years.
Common Pitfalls
- Odometer non-disclosure: Minn. Stat. §§ 325E.13–325E.16 make odometer violations a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota (federal odometer fraud can be a felony) and apply to private sellers, not just dealers. Even on an as-is sale, the odometer reading must be accurately stated and signed on the title.
- As-is language that is not conspicuous: Minn. Stat. § 336.2-316 requires the disclaimer to be displayed in a way that would attract the attention of a reasonable buyer — small print in a block of text can be ruled invalid, leaving implied warranties in place.
- Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act misunderstanding: Minn. Stat. § 325F.69 generally requires the seller to be in business to apply, but sellers who regularly buy and resell vehicles may be found to be engaged in commerce — the line is fact-specific.
- Delayed title transfer: the buyer has 20 calendar days after the title is assigned; missing it results in suspension of the vehicle's registration, and the seller's separate notice of sale is due within 10 days.
Pro Tip
Minnesota as-is sales hinge on two things: a conspicuous warranty disclaimer and an honest odometer statement. Get both right, disclose any title branding, and document everything in writing. The 20-calendar-day title deadline for the buyer is easy to miss — remind buyers at the time of sale to avoid complications that could circle back to you.