A Nebraska bill of sale is a legal document used to transfer ownership of a valuable item from one person to another based on the specific state laws of Nebraska (NE).
How to Register a Vehicle in Nebraska
Seller is required by The Nebraska DMV to provide a Nebraska vehicle bill of sale to transfer ownership of their vehicle.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
This form helps you prove ownership of a motor vehicle in Nebraska.
Vehicle Bill of Sale
A document to prove ownership of a boat in Nebraska.
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to help you transfer ownership of a motorcycle in Nebraska.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
A document to prove ownership of a trailer in Nebraska and report details surrounding the sale.
Trailer Bill of Sale
A form to document the details of a firearm sale including the new owner of the gun.
Gun Bill of Sale
Requirements
You should use a bill of sale in Nebraska if you’re buying or selling a car (or any vehicle), a boat, a gun/firearm, a motorcycle, or a horse.
The item can be any personal property bought or exchanged for money or traded for another valuable item.
Language & Copy Requirements
- Language: You can create a bill of sale in any language, but Nebraska’s official forms are only available in English.
- Copies: For vehicle transactions, three copies are needed: one for the DMV and one for each party. For other transactions, one copy for the buyer and seller is enough.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (DMV Form)
- Certificate of Title (submit an Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title to a county treasurer’s office for a replacement title)
- Valid driver’s license
- Power of Attorney (if a third-party registers the vehicle on behalf of the owner)
- Proof of paid sales or excise tax
- Proof of Insurance with Minimum Requirements:
- $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person
- $25000 for property damage
- $50,000 for total bodily injury or death
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Application for Boat Number and Certificate
- Hull ID number (HIN)
- Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO)
- Registration fees
Sample
Below we provide a sample of a Nebraska bill of sale. You can also download the form for free in either PDF or Word format.
