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Maryland Bill of Sale Forms

Create a Maryland bill of sale form (auto, boat, firearm, trailer, motorcycle, etc.) with step-by-step instructions.

Updated April 27, 2023 | Legally reviewed by Susan Chai, Esq.

A Maryland Bill of Sale records the sale and transfer of ownership of personal property such as a vehicle, boat, firearm, or other items in Maryland.

The buyer and seller should keep a copy of the bill of sale as a transaction record.

If you plan to use a vehicle bill of sale, you must get the document notarized before it can legally bind.

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  • Vehicle Registration Forms
  • Boat Registration Forms
  • Firearm Registration Forms
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Maryland vehicle bill of sale

A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in Maryland. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Vehicle Bill of Sale

Maryland Boat Bill of Sale screenshot

This document transfers ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of Maryland.

Boat Bill of Sale

Maryland Trailer Bill of Sale screenshot

A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of Maryland and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Trailer Bill of Sale

maryland firearm bill of sale

This document transfers ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of Maryland, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.

Firearm Bill of Sale

maryland motorcycle bill of sale sample

A form to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of Maryland. By detailing information about the bike being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.

Motorcycle Bill of Sale

Requirements

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) requires a bill of sale to register and title any vehicle if;

  • It is less than seven (7) years old and
  • The sale price is less than the National Automobile Dealers Association book value. [1]

Those who don’t have access to the association’s book value listings can confirm a vehicle’s book value by calling the MVA at (410) 768-7000.

Alternatively, ownership can be transferred on the Maryland Certificate of Title by writing in the purchase price, sale date, and the odometer reading under the “Assignment of Ownership” section.

Additionally, if the sale price of the vehicle is within $500 of the retail value listed in the National Publication of Used Car Values, the MVA will accept the purchase price as completed on the title.

Details to Include in a Customized Bill of Sale

If a vehicle is sold for book value or more and is over seven (7) years old, the MVA will accept a customized vehicle bill of sale containing the following:

  • A description of the vehicle, including the year, make, model, body style, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • Printed names and signatures of the buyer and seller
  • Date of the sale
  • The total cost of the vehicle
  • Odometer reading, except when the reading is not the actual mileage or the mileage is over mechanical limits.

The document must include a reason for the price reduction if the vehicle is sold for less than the book value.

Also, a bill of sale must be notarized, including the notary’s printed name, signature, and commission expiration date.

Language Requirements

The Maryland MVA only accepts documents in English. Any document, including a bill of sale, must be translated into English. The MVA provides a list of interpreters and translation providers as a public service. [2]

Excise Tax

The MVA charges an excise tax of 6% of the vehicle’s book value or 6% of the purchase price on the notarized bill of sale for any vehicle less than seven years old.

The state’s minimum excise tax is $38.40.

Vehicle Registration Forms

  • Bill of Sale
  • Proof of ownership (vehicle’s current title, or current registration or bill of sale if the vehicle is from a state that doesn’t issue a title)
  • Application form (e.g., vehicle’s current Maryland title or Application for Certificate of Title (VR-005))
  • Odometer Disclosure Statement (VR-197)
  • Safety Inspection Certificate
  • Security Interest Filing Statement (Form VR-217) (if the vehicle has more than one lien)
  • Power of Attorney form (If someone other than the new owner is signing for the title)
  • Proof of insurance
  • Registration fees

Boat Registration Forms

  • Bill of Sale
  • Certificate of Title
  • Application for Maryland Registered Vessel
  • Lien release (if the seller’s title shows a lien)
  • DNR Form B-240
  • Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin
  • Registration fees

Firearm Registration Forms

  • Background check form (filled out in front of firearm dealer or FFL)
  • Maryland State Police Application and Affidavit to Purchase a Regulated Firearm (MSP 77R) (through the state’s Licensing Portal [3] )
  • Bill of Sale

Sample

Below is an example of a general Maryland bill of sale to sell personal property.

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  1. https://mva.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
  2. https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/translation-providers.aspx
  3. https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Portal.aspx
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