Free North Dakota Car Bill of Sale
North Dakota gives a car buyer 30 days to apply for the new title — counted from the day the buyer receives the endorsed title — with form SFN 2872 and a flat 5% motor vehicle excise tax that no locality can touch. The seller, in turn, must hand over the endorsed title within 30 days of the sale, so date the bill of sale and the title handover precisely. No inspection of any kind applies, and the whole transaction can often be handled at an NDDOT motor vehicle office in one visit.
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North Dakota Car Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
North Dakota charges a 5% motor vehicle excise tax — the statute says on the purchase price, while NDDOT's 2026 private-party bill of sale form (SFN 62502) says fair market value. No local vehicle sales tax add-on.
Inspection Requirements
North Dakota does not require a state safety or emissions inspection.
North Dakota Car Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Complete SFN 2872 with VIN, year, make, model, odometer, sale price.
- Seller signs the title over to buyer.
- Buyer takes SFN 2872 + signed title to NDDOT (by mail or at a motor vehicle office) within 30 days of receiving the title.
- Buyer pays 5% excise tax + title fee + registration fees.
Common Pitfalls
- Missing the 30-day deadline — it runs from the day you receive the endorsed title, so note that date.
- Odometer disclosure required on vehicles of model year 2011 or newer.
- Title transfers are filed with the NDDOT Motor Vehicle Division, by mail or at a motor vehicle office.
Pro Tip
ND car: SFN 2872 + NDDOT MVD + 30-day transfer + 5% excise tax.