How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Mississippi
A step-by-step guide to every field on a Mississippi vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
Mississippi gives the buyer 30 WORKING DAYS, not counting the delivery date, to register and title — so plan the fill-out and the filing together. Complete your private bill of sale (check with the county tax collector for any state-specific form): parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, true price, date, both signatures. The buyer takes the signed-over title and Form 78-002 (the title application) to the COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR — Mississippi's title venue — and, on a private sale, pays the 5% casual sales tax, which is based on the DOR's assessed value rather than the price on your bill of sale. The bill of sale itself is required only in special cases (a vehicle from a non-title state, a never-titled pre-1970 vehicle, a bonded title, an import), but it is still the best record of the deal. The thing that breaks the system is counting the 30 working days like calendar days.
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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 We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date.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 If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.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 Mississippi tax at registration (see the state page for how it is set)
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 Mississippi Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Mississippi bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Mississippi — no notary section, the MS sales tax rules noted, and 30-business-day title transfer deadline noted.
Other Forms Required in Mississippi
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Mississippi vehicle transfer:
- Application for Certificate of Title (Form 78-002)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Mississippi Bill of Sale Hub
All requirements, tax rates, deadlines, and forms for Mississippi.
View Mississippi guide →Mississippi Bill of Sale Form
Documents a private vehicle sale in Mississippi. Required at the county tax collector only in special cases (a vehicle from a non-title state, a never-titled pre-1970 vehicle, a bonded title, or an import); the 5% casual sales tax is based on the DOR's assessed value, not the price.
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