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Free North Dakota Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale

North Dakota is one of the most firearms-permissive states in the country: constitutional carry since 2017, no permit to purchase, no waiting period, no state registry, and no required background check on private intrastate sales. That makes the bill of sale not legally required — but very strongly recommended. The BOS is the seller's only proof that the firearm left their possession on a specific date, which matters if the gun is later used in a crime or recovered as stolen.

North Dakota Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 5% sales tax.

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Important: Federal and state laws may require a background check for firearm transfers. This bill of sale does not replace any legal requirements for background checks, waiting periods, or other regulations. Please consult your local laws before completing this transaction.

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Private firearm sales carry more legal requirements than most buyers realize — background check laws, waiting periods, and prohibited-person rules vary widely by state. Our guide explains when a bill of sale is legally required and what it must say. Read: Do I Need a Bill of Sale? →

North Dakota Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
ATF (federal)
No state firearms registry — federal ATF rules apply
Primary ID Field
Serial Number
Sales Tax
0%
Title Required
No
North Dakota does not register firearms and does not require a permit to purchase. Private-party long-gun and handgun transfers between two ND residents who can lawfully possess firearms do not require a background check or FFL transfer under state law. Federal law still applies: no transfer to a known prohibited person, no straw purchases, no transfer across state lines except through an FFL.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Private-party (casual, occasional) firearm sales between individuals in North Dakota are not subject to ND sales tax. Sales by federally licensed dealers are subject to local and state sales tax in jurisdictions that levy it.

Exemption: Casual private sales between individuals are not taxable transactions in ND.

Inspection Requirements

No inspection. No registration. No permit-to-purchase. ND has been a constitutional-carry (permitless concealed carry) state since 2017 for ND residents who can lawfully possess a firearm. Out-of-state visitors should check ND reciprocity rules.

North Dakota Gun / Firearm Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Record make, model, caliber/gauge, and serial number — exactly as stamped on the firearm. A wrong digit makes the BOS useless.
  2. Both parties: full legal names, current addresses, and signatures. Photo IDs verified by both sides; some sellers attach a photocopy of the buyer's ID.
  3. Add a signed statement from the buyer affirming they are not a prohibited person under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) — felons, domestic-violence misdemeanants, dishonorable discharge, etc.
  4. For high-value or NFA-adjacent firearms, get the BOS notarized — small cost, big evidentiary value.
  5. Verify the buyer is an ND resident if you are doing a private intrastate sale; cross-state private sales generally require an FFL.
  6. Keep your copy indefinitely. There is no statute of limitations on a stolen-gun trace landing on your doorstep.

Common Pitfalls

  • Selling to someone you suspect cannot legally own a gun — federal felony under 18 U.S.C. § 922(d), regardless of ND's permissive state stance.
  • Selling across state lines person-to-person without an FFL — federal violation even though ND itself does not require an FFL.
  • Skipping the BOS entirely and learning months later that "your" gun was used in a crime, with no proof of when you sold it.
  • NFA items (suppressors, SBRs, full-auto): a BOS does not transfer NFA — that requires ATF Form 4 and the $200 tax stamp. Confusing the two is a federal felony.
  • Selling to a "private buyer" at a gun show who is actually a straw buyer — ask questions, walk away if anything feels off.

Pro Tip

ND does not require a bill of sale on a private gun sale — but the seller who skips it is the one whose name comes up on the trace request. Five minutes, two signatures, lifelong protection.

North Dakota Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale — FAQs

Do I need a background check to sell a gun privately in North Dakota?
Not under ND state law — North Dakota does not require background checks on private-party firearm sales between two ND residents who can lawfully possess firearms. Federal law still prohibits you from transferring a firearm to a person you know or have reasonable cause to believe is a prohibited person. Many ND sellers voluntarily run a transfer through an FFL ($25-50) for the peace of mind of a NICS check, especially for sales to strangers met online. The BOS itself is not required by ND, but documenting the sale is the seller's self-protection.
Does North Dakota register firearms?
No. North Dakota maintains no state firearms registry — there is no state list of who owns what gun. Private sales never enter any database. Dealer sales involve an ATF Form 4473 retained by the dealer (not the state), and the NICS check is destroyed within 24 hours under federal rules. The bill of sale is therefore the only paper trail of a private transfer, which is exactly why it is worth the five minutes to write one and keep your copy.
Can I carry concealed in North Dakota without a permit?
Yes, if you are an ND resident at least 18 years old (21 for some categories) and can lawfully possess a firearm — ND has been a constitutional-carry state since 2017. ND still issues a Class 1 concealed-carry license, which is useful for reciprocity when traveling to other states that recognize it. Non-residents must hold a permit recognized by ND to carry concealed in ND. Open carry is generally legal for those who can lawfully possess. Carry restrictions still apply at schools, federal buildings, and certain other locations.
I am selling a suppressor I own — is the bill of sale enough?
Absolutely not. Suppressors and other NFA items (SBRs, SBSs, full-auto, AOWs) are federally regulated under the National Firearms Act. Transfer requires an ATF Form 4 application, fingerprints, photos, CLEO notification, and a $200 tax stamp ($5 for AOWs), plus ATF approval before the transfer. Approval typically takes months. A bill of sale alone for an NFA item is a federal felony — the buyer cannot take possession until ATF approves the Form 4. If you do not understand the NFA process, use an attorney or an NFA-experienced FFL to handle the transfer.

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