Michigan Bill of Sale Forms (5)

A Michigan bill of sale form records the formal exchange of personal property from one to another. It encompasses motor vehicles, firearms, boats, and other valuable possessions. The document also details pertinent information about the item being sold or gifted. It includes the contact information of both the buyer and seller, such as phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses.

Signing requirements

Needs to be signed by both the buyer and seller. Notary publics do not have to acknowledge bill of sale forms.

Types (5)

Boat Bill of Sale – A buyer’s proof of purchase for a vessel from a seller.

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Firearm Bill of Sale – Used to document the transfer of ownership for guns, ammunition, or other related items.

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General Bill of Sale – Documents a sale of an item from one person to another.

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Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale – Filled out to provide evidence an owner sold a car to a buyer.

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Trailer/Watercraft/Snowmobile Bill of Sale – Completed to outline a deal between two parties involving a trailer, a snowmobile, or watercraft.

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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/Watercraft/Snowmobile	Not required	Required	Not required

Registration Forms: Boats

Bill of Sale – A document containing fields required for a vessel transaction.
Title (Form TR-11L) – Submit this form to receive a boat title within sixty (60) days.

Registration Forms: Vehicles

Bill of Sale – Used to purchase a vehicle through a private sale.
Application (Form TR-11L) – For cars with an out-of-state title.
Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form BVDR-108) – This document proves the vehicle’s mileage reading.
Title – Official document confirming ownership and purchase. If the owner does not have the form, they must file for a replacement.

Additional (Optional) Documents

Michigan Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – Signed by the vehicle owner to allow an agent to make decisions regarding the vehicle.

Registration Forms: Trailers

Bill of Sale (Form TR-207) – Buyers and sellers use this state-provided form to transfer trailer ownership. The SOS office only considers it valid if it contains the following information about the trailer: 1) model year, 2) make, 3) vehicle identification number (VIN), and 4) the seller’s name and address.