Indiana Bill of Sale Forms

An Indiana Bill of Sale documents the official sale of personal property in Indiana and can be used as proof of ownership.

Table of Contents

• Bill of Sale - By Type (5)
• Requirements
• Vehicle Registration Forms
• Boat Registration Forms
• Firearm Registration Forms
• Sample

Bill of Sale – By Type (5)

Requirements

A Bill of Sale is not required in Indiana vehicle and vessel transfer transactions when it isn’t possible to obtain a valid title in order to register a vehicle in the state

The state’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), which handles both paperwork, offers an official form (Form 44237) if needed.

Language Requirements

A Bill of Sale must be submitted in English when it is required in a transaction. However, you may request an interpreter through the BMV to assist with processing forms.

Number of Copies

When the state requires a bill of sale to facilitate a transaction, a copy must be submitted to the BMV, and a courtesy copy should be provided to both the seller and the buyer.

When the bill of sale is not considered requisite, a copy for each party is sufficient.

Vehicle Registration Forms

• Bill of Sale (Form 44237)
• Original Certificate of Title
• Application for Certificate of Title (Form 205)
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (if purchasing from a dealer)
• Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 43230)
• Mechanic’s Lien Bill of Sale (Form 23104)
• Affidavit of Police Officer/Physical Inspection of an Indiana Resident’s Vehicle/Watercraft (Form 39530) (if the vehicle was never titled)
• Application For Certificate Of Title for a Vehicle (Form 00205) (if the vehicle was never titled)
• Payment of the 7% sales tax or a Certificate of Gross Retail or Use Tax Paid (Form ST-108), or, if you are exempt from sales tax, a Certificate of Gross Retail or Use Tax Exemption (Form ST-108E)
• Proof of Insurance

Boat Registration Forms

• Bill of Sale (or proof of ownership)
• Certificate of Title
• Physical Inspection of a Vehicle or Watercraft (Form 39530)
• Watercraft Ownership Affidavit – State Form 55100 (if no title and boat does not need to be titled)

Firearm Registration Forms

Indiana has no law requiring firearms to be registered. The Firearm Bill of Sale form serves as proof of payment and proof of a firearm/gun ownership exchange.

Sample

Below is an example of an Indiana Bill of Sale form: