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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 you ten days — the tightest transfer clock in the country alongside New Jersey's — so the fill-out and the filing plan happen together. Complete the PS2000 (Minnesota's official bill of sale) or an equivalent document: parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, true price, date, both signatures, no notary. Then the buyer takes it 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.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:10 days
Sales tax:6.875%
Official form:PS2000
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Minnesota
Minnesota Requirements: Transfer title within 10 days. 6.875% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: Before writing anything, open the ownership document and transcribe the seller's name from it — the Minnesota DMV treats it as the reference copy.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: Put down the exact name the buyer's identification carries — the registration built from this line has to survive an ID check.
3

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
Tip: Physically read the VIN off the vehicle and reconcile it with the title before writing — a one-character error restarts the whole process.
4

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: buyer owes 6.875% Minnesota sales tax on the sale price at registration
Tip: Put the genuine number here — the Minnesota DMV bases the 6.875% sales tax on it and audits outliers against valuation guides.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: No notarization applies in Minnesota: sign in each other's presence where possible and file your copies long-term.
6

Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Prepare duplicate originals before signing so neither side leaves with only a promise of a copy.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in Minnesota bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. All fields are pre-configured for Minnesota requirements — notarization not required, MN sales tax at 6.875%, and 10-day transfer deadline noted.

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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 10-day deadline?
Statutory and short — the buyer must submit the title transfer within 10 days of the sale. The practical move is booking the deputy registrar visit before money changes hands; the network is broad enough that one is rarely far away.
What is the current Minnesota vehicle sales tax rate?
6.875% Motor Vehicle Sales Tax on the purchase price — it increased from 6.5% on July 1, 2023, and older guides still circulate the outdated figure. It's flat statewide: no county or municipal vehicle tax stacks on top.
Where can the buyer file — DVS or somewhere local?
Any deputy registrar office statewide processes private-party title transfers; there's no need to reach a central DVS facility. Bring the signed title, the PS2000/bill of sale, and payment for tax and fees.
Does Minnesota require notarization?
No — neither the PS2000 nor the title assignment needs a notary for a standard private sale. Both signatures and complete fields are sufficient.

Minnesota Bill of Sale Hub

All requirements, tax rates, deadlines, and forms for Minnesota.

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Official Form

PS2000

Documents a private vehicle sale in Minnesota. Used at the deputy registrar to transfer title and calculate Minnesota's 6.5% sales tax.

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