North Carolina Bill of Sale Forms (5)

A North Carolina bill of sale form accommodates individuals selling personal property. Residents do not have limits on the number and type of transactions they can carry out. Using the document, they can transfer ownership of any personal possession to an interested party. The item can be generic, specific, costly, or inexpensive. It can also be a treasured family heirloom, a standard product, or anything else exchanged by cash, trade, or gift.

Summary

Residents must use the state-provided boat and firearm bill of sale forms.
Vessel and gun bill of sale forms require notarization.
Individuals need a permit to buy a gun and undergo a background check.

Types (5)

Boat Bill of Sale – Equips a buyer with the necessary information to register or title their newly purchased vessel.

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Firearm Bill of Sale – Furnishes an in-depth review of a gun transaction among two consenting individuals.

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General Bill of Sale – An acknowledgment of the buyer’s undertaking of ownership for a nonspecific item.

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Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale – Represents a negotiation between two residents of North Carolina to reallocate the possession of an automobile.

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Trailer Bill of Sale – Used by a buyer and seller in the lawful acquisition of a carrying trailer.

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Signing Requirements

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

What is a North Carolina Bill of Sale?

A North Carolina bill of sale delivers the various elements of an arrangement that ensued between a merchant and purchaser. Like a sales receipt, the signed bill of sale provides a formal acquisition statement.

The original owner relinquishes their authority by finalizing the record and transferring the belonging to the named buyer. As a result, they cannot claim ownership unless the purchaser officially resells the property to them.

Owners of items that require registration, such as cars and boats, must collect and submit the necessary paperwork to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV).

Registration Forms: Boats

Bill of Sale – Used in transferring a vessel to explain the deal’s details.
Application for Vessel Registration and Title – The owner must complete this form to apply for watercraft registration.
Payment – The owner must pay the fees associated with registering a boat in North Carolina.
Title Certificate – This official document proves boat ownership.

Registration Forms: Vehicles

Bill of Sale – Records the details of an automobile transaction.
Application for Title (Form MVR-1) – This form allows a vehicle owner to apply for registration, which the state requires.
Odometer Disclosure Statement (MVR-180) – This official statement declares the car’s mileage before selling.
Payment – Fees owed to register the vehicle.
Minimum Policy Insurance –
- Bodily Injury (one person, per accident): $30,000
- Bodily Injury (2+ people, per accident): $60,000
- Property Damage (per incident): $25,000
Proof of Identity – Official documents accepted by the NCDMV to verify identity.

Additional (Optional) Documents

Damage Disclosure Statement (MVR-181) – Before the sale, the seller must release information about the vehicle, including collisions, floods, and other damages.
North Carolina Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – This document legally assigns an agent to handle registration, titling, and other vehicle responsibilities.

Registration Forms: Trailers

Bill of Sale – This form outlines the particulars of a trade deal for a trailer.
Application for Title (Form MVR-1) – The trailer owner uses this application to provide the state with information for registration and title.
Identification (ID) – The possessor must present a North Carolina driver’s license or ID when applying.
Payment – The DMV charges a flat rate fee of $27 for utility trailer registration.
Proof of Insurance – The towing vehicle must have insurance coverage. Owners must present proof of insurance upon registering the trailer.
Title – The owner must have the trailer’s title signed by the seller (only if applicable).

Additional (Optional) Forms

Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) – Upon purchasing a new trailer, the owner receives an MCO, which they must provide to the NCDMV.