North Dakota SFN 2888 — Bill of Sale

North Dakota Form SFN 2888, the Seller's Certificate and Vehicle Bill of Sale, is the notarized form NDDOT uses when a seller can't furnish a title: the seller signs it before a notary, and it goes to the NDDOT Motor Vehicle Division — by mail to Bismarck or at a motor vehicle branch office — with the SFN 2872 title application. For an ordinary private sale with a title, NDDOT's Private Party Vehicle Bill of Sale is Form SFN 62502, which has no notary block.

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North Dakota Requirements: The buyer applies for a new title within 30 days of receiving the signed title; the seller must hand it over within 30 days of the sale. 5% Motor Vehicle Excise Tax.

Seller Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

Buyer Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

Vehicle Details

Year *

Make *

Model *

VIN *

Color *

Mileage *

License Plate

Odometer reading is accurate to the best of my knowledge

Lien Holder (if applicable)

Sale Information

Sale Price ($) *

Payment Method *

Date of Sale *

County of Sale (if known)

Applicable Taxes Paid By

Condition & Warranty

Sold AS-IS (no warranty)

Warranty Details (if applicable)

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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 We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date.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 If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.

About SFN 2888

Official name: North Dakota Form SFN 2888 — Seller's Certificate and Vehicle Bill of Sale

Issued by: North Dakota Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle

Purpose: Documents a vehicle sale in North Dakota when no title can be furnished, with the seller's signature notarized. Used with the SFN 2872 title application at NDDOT Motor Vehicle Division, where the 5% motor vehicle excise tax is paid.

When required: Required, notarized, when the seller can't furnish a title. For a private sale with a title, NDDOT's checklist doesn't list a bill of sale; the buyer applies for a new title within 30 days of receiving the endorsed title. A bill of sale made with the generator on this page is not a substitute for Form SFN 2888 where NDDOT asks for it.

North Dakota Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale

Only in some situations

Not listed for an ordinary private sale with a title; a notarized SFN 2888 is needed when no title can be provided.

Notarization

Not required

No notary for an ordinary sale with a title; the SFN 2888 bill of sale, used when no title can be provided, is signed before a notary.

Title Transfer Deadline

30 days

The buyer applies for a new title within 30 days of receiving the signed title; the seller must hand it over within 30 days of the sale.

Sales Tax Rate

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax

What to Include in a North Dakota Bill of Sale

A complete bill of sale usually includes:

Seller name, address
Buyer name, address
Year, make, model
VIN
Odometer
Sale price
Date of sale
Seller signature (signed before a notary)

Official Source

Download the official SFN 2888 directly from North Dakota DOT, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a state-specific North Dakota bill of sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Dakota Form SFN 2888 required?

Only when a title can't be furnished — then NDDOT asks for a notarized SFN 2888. It is not listed for an ordinary private sale with a title; NDDOT's private-party bill of sale for that is Form SFN 62502, which has no notary block.

What is North Dakota's tax on vehicle purchases?

North Dakota charges a 5% motor vehicle excise tax (the statute says on the purchase price; NDDOT's 2026 private-party bill of sale form says fair market value), collected when the buyer titles through NDDOT — no local add-ons apply to vehicles.

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