Kansas Bill of Sale Forms (5)

A Kansas bill of sale form legitimizes the transfer of ownership of an item between two people.

The document is often used in private transactions to document the sale and provide proof of purchase to the new owner. It includes the names and addresses of the buyer and seller, a description of the item sold, the sale price, and both party’s signatures.

Summary

Kansas requires residents to use the official boat and car bill of sale forms.
The state does not require notarization.

Types (5)

Boat Bill of Sale – For the selling of a water vessel.

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Firearm Bill of Sale – Used when the ownership of a gun changes.

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General Bill of Sale – Signifies that the sale of a generic item happened.

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Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale – Accompanies a title to verify ownership of a commercial vehicle (e.g., car, truck, van, etc.).

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Trailer Bill of Sale – Provides evidence of a utility trailer transaction.

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Signing Requirements

Bill of Sale Type	Buyer Signature	Seller Signature	Notarization
Boat	Required	Required	Not required
Firearm	Required	Required	Not required
General (others)	Required	Required	Not required
Motor Vehicle	Required	Required	Not required
Trailer	Required	Required	Not required

What is a Kansas Bill of Sale?

A Kansas bill of sale gives a person the ability to claim an item as their personal property. It shows that they legally paid for or acquired the object through trade or gift. They can use the form for registration, titling, or simply proving their ownership.

By claiming the possession, the owner has full responsibility for it. In other words, they must abide by the applicable federal and state laws. For example, if a person acquires a gun, they cannot use it while intoxicated. Similarly, if someone buys a boat, they must pay the yearly taxes. The bill of sale serves as the primary identifier of ownership and bestows these duties on the person named in the form.

Registration Forms: Boats

Bill of Sale – To record the transfer of watercraft from a seller to a buyer.
Application for Certificate of Number Kansas Boating Act – The form an applicant submits to receive a vessel registration.

Registration Forms: Firearms

Weapon holders do not need to register their firearms in Kansas.

Registration Forms: Vehicles

Bill of Sale (TR-312) – This form contains information about a car provided by the buyer and seller.
Title and Registration Manual Application (Form TR-212a) – The possessor must include the car’s information, such as its mileage, lienholder(s), method of ownership, insurer, and fee summary in this form.
Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form TR-59) – This document includes the car’s mileage or a correction to the odometer reading.

Additional (Optional) Documents

Kansas Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form TR-41) – Allows you to give someone the power to handle responsibilities for their vehicle.
Kansas Resident / Business Out-of-State VIN Verification (Form TR-65) – Required if the owner bought the car in another state or has an out-of-state title.

Registration Forms: Trailers

Bill of Sale – The person selling a trailer creates this form for a buyer to acquire ownership.
Vehicle / Motor Ownership Affidavit (Form TR-90) – Individuals must complete this document if their trailer weighs 2,001 pounds or more.
Affidavit to a Fact (Form TR-12) – Owners must fill out this form if their trailer weighs 2,000 pounds or less.