An Idaho vehicle bill of sale is proof of the transaction between the vehicle’s previous owner and the vehicle’s new owner. In Idaho, you need a bill of sale both to transfer the title and to register your vehicle with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Motor Vehicle Division (DMV).
A bill of sale is also legal documentation that can be used if the ownership of the vehicle is in dispute.
Our template can guide you in writing your Idaho bill of sale for a vehicle.
Idaho Vehicle Registration
A new owner has up to 30 days after purchase to register the vehicle with the DMV. The vehicle owner must be an Idaho resident. If the owner is from out of state, they have 90 days to register their vehicle.
Vehicle registrations in Idaho must be renewed every year.
Where to Register Your Vehicle
Idaho vehicles must be registered with the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Visit an Idaho DMV office to register your vehicle. Call ahead to see if you need an appointment.
Idaho’s DMV website states that you can renew your registration online and register a vehicle (initially) if it is purchased from an Idaho dealer.
Documents Required by the DMV Office
The following documents are needed to register your vehicle:
- Application for Certificate of Title (Form ITD 3337)
- Bill of sale
- Odometer reading (for cars newer than 10 years and weighing under 16,000 pounds)
- Proof of insurance (see a list of companies here)
- Registration fees
- Valid Idaho driver’s license
- VIN inspection (for vehicles originating from out of state).
If someone registers the vehicle for you, be sure they have a power of attorney form.
How to Write a Bill of Sale for a Car in Idaho
An Idaho vehicle bill of sale is required to register your vehicle with the Idaho DMV.
Also, you must ensure that the bill of sale information is correct. Entering false or fraudulent information on a bill of sale is a felony in Idaho.
Here’s how to create a valid bill of sale to register your vehicle in Idaho.
Step 1 – Refer to our template.
The template will reference everything you must include in a vehicle bill of sale in Idaho.
Step 2 – Vehicle Information
Provide the following:
The Idaho DMV asks for a second VIN for mobile and manufactured homes.
Step 3 – Seller and Buyer’s Details
The next section contains information about the seller and buyer :
- Seller’s full name (printed)
- Seller’s physical address (street and number, city, state, and zip code)
- Seller’s mailing address (if different from the physical address)
- Daytime phone number
- The true selling price of the vehicle
- Sale date
- Buyer’s full name (printed)
- Buyer’s physical address (street and number, city, state, and zip code)
- Buyer’s mailing address (if different from the physical address)
- Daytime phone number
Step 4– Lienholder
This section provides the lienholder’s details, including name and address (street name and number, city, state, and zip code).
Step 5– Certification and Signature
The last section is where the seller and buyer certify the bill of sale and sign.
The signatures do not need a notary or witness.
Free Idaho Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
Legal Templates provides a template so you can craft your Idaho Vehicle bill of sale.
FAQs
Does Idaho require a bill of sale for a car?
Yes, Idaho requires that you have a bill of sale for a car to transfer or register the title.
Can a vehicle bill of sale be handwritten in Idaho?
Yes, you can write your Idaho vehicle bill of sale by hand.