Free Minnesota Free Printable Bill of Sale
A printed or handwritten bill of sale is a solid record of a Minnesota private vehicle sale, but if the vehicle has a title, Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services requires the transfer to take place on the title. The buyer must submit a completed PS2000 title application with the signed title within 20 calendar days after the title is assigned.
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Minnesota Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
DVS
Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6.875%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Minnesota Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- The bill of sale carries each side's full legal name and address
- Record the full 17-digit VIN, year, make, model, and odometer mileage
- Write the agreed purchase price clearly — this determines the 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax
- Seller and buyer both sign and date the document
- Seller assigns the title by completing the back of the certificate of title
- Buyer completes DVS Form PS2000 (Vehicle Title and Registration Application)
- Submit the assigned title and PS2000 to DVS or a deputy registrar within 20 calendar days after the title is assigned, and keep the BOS as your record
Common Pitfalls
- The 20-day title deadline is calculated in calendar days, not business days — weekends and holidays count, so the deadline can sneak up quickly
- Forgetting Form PS2000 means the title transfer cannot be processed — the BOS alone is insufficient
- Minnesota's Motor Vehicle Sales Tax is charged on the purchase price, which the seller lists in the sales tax declaration on the back of the title — do not understate it
- Not making a copy: both parties should retain a signed copy
- Sellers should remove their plates — Minnesota plates follow the owner, not the vehicle
Minnesota Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is notarization required on a Minnesota vehicle bill of sale?
The private-sale steps Minnesota DVS lists do not include notarization, and a bill of sale is not required for a titled vehicle; a notarized form is mentioned only for a lien release. No official page states outright that a notary is never needed, so ask DVS if in doubt.
Where can I find DVS Form PS2000?
Form PS2000 is available for download on the Minnesota DVS website or at any deputy registrar office. The buyer must complete this form to apply for a new title.
What if the sale price is much lower than book value?
Minnesota's Motor Vehicle Sales Tax is charged on the purchase price, so list the real price in the sales tax declaration on the back of the title.
How many copies of the bill of sale should we print?
Print two copies — one for the buyer and one for the seller, each kept as a record of the transaction. A bill of sale is not required to transfer a titled vehicle.