Free North Dakota Free Printable Bill of Sale
North Dakota buyers have 30 days from receiving the endorsed title to apply for a new title after a private vehicle purchase. NDDOT's checklist doesn't require a bill of sale for a private sale with a title, but a written one is a good record (NDDOT's own Private Party Vehicle Bill of Sale is SFN 62502, with no notary block); the title application is Form SFN 2872.
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North Dakota Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
NDDOT
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
5%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
North Dakota Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Name and address, in full and legal form, for each party on the page
- Take down the complete VIN plus the year, make, model, and odometer figure at time of sale
- State the purchase price — North Dakota's statute ties the 5% motor vehicle excise tax to it (NDDOT's 2026 private-party form says fair market value)
- The form closes with each party's dated signature
- Seller assigns the certificate of title by completing the transfer section on the back
- Buyer completes Form SFN 2872 (Application for Certificate of Title and Registration) from the NDDOT
- Submit the assigned title and SFN 2872 to NDDOT's Motor Vehicle Division (by mail or at a motor vehicle office) within 30 days of receiving the title
Common Pitfalls
- While 30 days is workable, the clock runs from the day the buyer receives the endorsed title — and the seller must hand it over within 30 days of the sale
- No state emissions or safety inspection is required, but a pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always recommended
- If the title has a lienholder listed, the lien must be released before the seller can assign the title to the buyer
- North Dakota's 5% motor vehicle excise tax is tied to the purchase price (NDDOT's 2026 private-party form says fair market value) — document the price clearly in the BOS
- The BOS should be retained by the seller as proof the vehicle was sold in case of subsequent violations or parking tickets
North Dakota Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is notarization required on a North Dakota vehicle bill of sale?
No. NDDOT's private-party bill of sale (SFN 62502) has no notary block — both parties simply sign. The exception is Form SFN 2888, the notarized bill of sale used when a title can't be furnished.
What is Form SFN 2888?
SFN 2888 is North Dakota's Seller's Certificate and Vehicle Bill of Sale — a notarized form used when the seller can't furnish a title. It is not the title application: for an ordinary sale, the buyer completes Form SFN 2872 (Application for Certificate of Title and Registration) and submits it with the seller-assigned title.
Why does North Dakota allow 30 days for the title transfer?
State law sets it: the buyer must apply for a new title within 30 days of receiving the endorsed title, and the seller must deliver that title within 30 days of the sale. It is still best to complete the transfer promptly to avoid any lapses in insurance or registration coverage.
Is there a vehicle inspection requirement in North Dakota?
No. North Dakota does not require a safety or emissions inspection for private vehicle sales. Buyers are encouraged to have the vehicle independently inspected before purchase.
How many hard copies does a private sale call for?
At least two signed copies — one for the buyer to keep with the SFN 2872 paperwork and one for the seller to retain as a record of the transaction.