North Dakota Bill of Sale Forms (5)

A North Dakota bill of sale form is used when selling, trading, or gifting something of financial worth. Each person involved must complete the document to signify their agreement after negotiating a price and settling on the transfer process. After finalizing the form, the seller officially transfers the item to the buyer, and the new owner compensates the merchant via cash or trade.

Summary

Residents must use the North Dakota-provided vehicle bill of sale form.
Car bill of sale forms require notarization for registration.
Individuals must be at least eighteen (18) to purchase, sell, or own a gun.

Types (5)

Boat Bill of Sale – Used to relieve an owner of all responsibility for a vessel.

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Firearm Bill of Sale – Endorses the rightful change in ownership of shotguns, handguns, pistols, and other firearms.

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General Bill of Sale – Acts as a payment note when selling antiques, collectibles, furniture, instruments, and other similar items.

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Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale – This document verifies the arrangement a buyer and seller made when selling a car.

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Trailer Bill of Sale – Assists in the progress of transferring a utility trailer from one party to another.

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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	Not required	Required	Required
Trailer	Required	Required	Not required

What is a North Dakota Bill of Sale?

A North Dakota bill of sale legitimizes the transfer of products, goods, or personal items from a vendor to an individual. It presents in-depth particulars about the deal and represents the goodwill of both parties in carrying out the transaction as stated in the document.

Both parties must include information about how the buyer acquired the item in the bill of sale. For example, in a standard private vehicle deal, the buyer and seller would meet up to transfer the title and keys. However, if they live far away from one another, they may have to hire a service to deliver the car. By writing the details in the form, both parties have a clear record of the agreement if any issues arise.

North Dakota residents who gift or trade personal property should use a bill of sale. The individuals authorize the transfer of ownership and any additional terms by utilizing the form. This process acts as a buffer against legal accusations since it assigns liability to the buyer and removes it from the seller.

Registration Forms: Boats

Submit the required information to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department or register online.

Bill of Sale – To affirm the transfer of a vessel.
Payment – Determined by the boat’s size.
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Sticker – Owners must purchase an ANS sticker and affix it to the outside of the boat to prevent water contamination.
Identification (ID) – A valid form of photo ID to prove the owner’s name, address, and other personal information.

Registration Forms: Firearms

Citizens do not need to register handguns or assault weapons. However, to open carry, the owner must have a permit, which they can apply for at a nearby Sheriff’s Department.

Concealed Weapon License (CWL) Application – The applicant must complete this form online to apply for a CWL.
Test Administrator Approval – The resident must pass an open-book test before applying.
Driver’s License – A photocopy of the applicant’s current and valid license.
Passport Photos – Two (2) colored pictures of the individual taken by an approved vendor.
Fingerprint Cards – A law enforcement officer or test administrator must take the applicant’s fingerprints and create two (2) official cards.

Registration Forms: Vehicles

Make an appointment with a North Dakota motor vehicle location to register a car.

Bill of Sale (SFN-2888) – Furnishes evidence of a legal sale between two individuals.
Application for Certificate of Title & Registration of a Vehicle (Form SFN-2872) – Needed to apply for a car registration through the NDDOT.
Odometer Disclosure Statement – Provides proof of the mileage reading upon selling if not stated on the application, title, or bill of sale.
Proof of Insurance (Minimum Requirements) –
- Bodily Injury: $25,000 per person, per accident
- Bodily Injury: $50,000 for 2+ people, per accident
- Property Damage: $25,000 per incident
Proof of Identity – The applicant must provide at least one form of acceptable identification.

Additional (Optional) Documents

Certificate of Title – If the title has been stolen, lost, or damaged, the owner must apply for a new one (Form SFN-2872).
North Dakota Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – Agents use this form to prove their assignment to conduct vehicle-related matters for the owner.

Registration Forms: Trailers

Owners must make an appointment with their local motor vehicle location to register and title trailers weighing over 1,500 pounds.

Bill of Sale – This document transfers an owner’s rights and responsibilities for a trailer to another person.
Application for Certificate of Title (Form SFN 2872) – This form provides information about the trailer to the state.
Payment – Fees depend on the county where the applicant registers and titles the trailer.
Identification (ID) – The person (or agent) registering and titling the trailer must have their driver’s license or state ID to prove their private information.

Additional (Optional) Forms

Application for North Dakota Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (SFN 60467) – Used to assign a VIN to a homemade trailer.
Certificate of Vehicle Inspection (SFN 2486) – This form certifies that an official inspected a homemade trailer and verified it legally.
North Dakota Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – The owner uses this form when they cannot register or title the trailer themselves and need an assigned person to handle it.

DOT Offices: By District

DISTRICT	PHONE NUMBER	DOT OFFICE ADDRESS
Bismark	(701) 328-6950	218 Airport Rd. Bismarck, ND 58504
Devils Lake	(701) 665-5100	316 Sixth St. S.E. Devils Lake, ND 58301
Dickinson	(701) 227-6505	1700 Third Ave. W., Ste. 101 Dickinson, ND 58601
Fargo	(701) 239-8900	503 38th St. S. Fargo, ND 58103
Grand Forks	(701) 787-6500	1951 N. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58203
Minot	(701) 857-6925	1305 Hwy. 2 Bypass E. Minot, ND 58701
Valley City	(701) 845-8800	1524 Eighth Ave. S.W. Valley City, ND 58072
Williston	(701) 774-2700	605 Dakota Pkwy. W. Williston, ND 58801