Free North Dakota As-Is Bill of Sale
North Dakota's lemon law (NDCC § 51-07-16) covers only new vehicles sold by licensed dealers — private as-is sales are completely outside its scope. Under ND UCC (NDCC § 41-02-32), an 'AS IS' disclaimer must be conspicuous to validly waive implied warranties of merchantability and fitness. The ND Consumer Fraud Act (NDCC § 51-15-02) primarily targets businesses, so private sellers are generally not covered — making North Dakota one of the more straightforward states for as-is private vehicle transactions.
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North Dakota As-Is Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
North Dakota imposes a 5% motor vehicle excise tax on a North Dakota vehicle bought from an individual — the statute says on the purchase price, while NDDOT's 2026 private-party bill of sale form (SFN 62502) says fair market value
Inspection Requirements
North Dakota has no statewide safety or emissions inspection requirement for vehicle sales
North Dakota As-Is Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Include 'AS IS — NO WARRANTIES' in bold or conspicuous text at the top of the bill of sale to satisfy NDCC § 41-02-32
- Record the full VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, and actual sale price
- Sign the title assignment section with the date, sale price, and buyer's information
- Disclose any known material defects in writing on the bill of sale — fraud by omission remains actionable even without consumer-protection statute coverage
- Provide the buyer with a signed bill of sale; retain a copy for your records
- Remind the buyer of the 30-day window (from receiving the endorsed title) to apply for title and pay the 5% motor vehicle excise tax at the ND DOT
Common Pitfalls
- Using small or low-contrast print for the as-is clause — NDCC § 41-02-32 requires conspicuousness; a barely visible disclaimer may be deemed ineffective
- Failing to disclose a known salvage or rebuilt title — while the Consumer Fraud Act generally does not reach private sellers, active concealment of a salvage brand can support a common-law fraud claim
- Underreporting the sale price on the title — the 5% motor vehicle excise tax is figured from the price or fair market value, and a falsely low price is a false statement on a state filing
- Assuming the 30-day transfer window is the seller's problem — if the buyer fails to transfer title and then abandons the vehicle or incurs violations, the old title can still be traced to the seller until officially reassigned
Pro Tip
North Dakota is one of the most straightforward states for as-is private vehicle sales: no lemon-law risk, limited consumer-protection statute reach for private sellers, and no inspection requirement. A conspicuous as-is clause, accurate title assignment, and written disclosure of known defects are all that is needed to close with confidence.