A North Dakota 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 North Dakota (ND).
You should use a bill of sale in North Dakota if you’re buying or selling a car (or any vehicle), a boat, a gun/firearm, a motorcycle, or a horse.
How to Register a Vehicle in North Dakota
For first-time vehicle registration, you must visit a North Dakota DMV office in person.
Requirements
Vehicle purchasers must register their vehicles within five days of ownership. Renewals are required every 12 months, along with payment of registration fees and proof of insurance.
Language & Copy Requirements
- Language: You can draft a bill of sale in any language, but a court interpreter must translate it if used in court. North Dakota provides a list of interpreters by language.
- Copies: At least two copies are needed: one for the buyer and one for the seller. For vehicle purchases, consider a third copy as proof of ownership until registration arrives.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A form form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in North Dakota
Vehicle Bill of Sale
Use a North Dakota boat bill of sale to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of North Dakota
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of North Dakota and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Trailer Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of North Dakota, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold
Firearm Bill of Sale
A document to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of North Dakota
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Certificate of Title (apply for a duplicate title using Application for Certificate of Title and Registration (Form SFN 2872)
- Valid driver’s license
- Power of Attorney (if someone registers on the owner’s behalf)
- Proof of insurance
- Registration fees
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Proof of identification
- Proof of payment of the Aquatic Nuisance Species fee
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