How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Minnesota
A step-by-step guide to every field on a Minnesota vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
Minnesota gives the buyer 20 calendar days after the title is assigned to apply for the new title, and the seller's notice of sale is due within 10 days — so the fill-out and the filing plan happen together. Complete a written bill of sale (a useful record, though for a titled vehicle Minnesota's rule is that the transfer must take place on the title): parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, true price, date, both signatures. Then the buyer takes the signed title and the PS2000 title application to ANY deputy registrar — Minnesota's statewide network of license centers — rather than hunting for a state DVS office. The price you write feeds the 6.875% Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (raised from 6.5% in July 2023 — many guides still quote the old rate), a flat statewide figure with no county or city add-ons, so the rate is identical in Minneapolis and on the Iron Range.
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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.
Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
- Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
- Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
- Color
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
- Odometer reading at time of sale
Sale Details
- Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
- Date of sale (month / day / year)
- Note: the buyer pays Minnesota tax at registration (6.875% sales tax)
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature (must match title)
- Printed name
- Date signed
Buyer Signature
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled Minnesota Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Minnesota bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Minnesota — no notary section, MN sales tax at 6.875%, and 20-day title transfer deadline noted.
Other Forms Required in Minnesota
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Minnesota vehicle transfer:
- Application to Title/Register a Vehicle (Form PS2000) — the title/registration application, not a bill of sale
Frequently Asked Questions
How strict is Minnesota's 20-day title deadline?
What is the current Minnesota vehicle sales tax rate?
Where can the buyer file — DVS or somewhere local?
Does Minnesota require notarization?
Minnesota Bill of Sale Hub
All requirements, tax rates, deadlines, and forms for Minnesota.
View Minnesota guide →PS2000
The buyer's application for a new Minnesota title and registration. Used at the deputy registrar to transfer title and pay Minnesota's 6.875% Motor Vehicle Sales Tax.
PS2000 guide →