Types (5)
Boat Bill of Sale – Allows for the private or public purchase of a vessel.
Firearm Bill of Sale – Removes gun ownership from the merchant and transfers it to a responsible, mentally-sound buyer.
General Bill of Sale – Used when selling a variety of non-specific items, such as homemade products, cherished property, or any other applicable object
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Trailer Bill of Sale – Provides a simple explanation of how and when two (2) individuals carried out a deal involving a utility trailer.
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 an Oklahoma Bill of Sale?
An Oklahoma bill of sale is recognized as a legal document acknowledging that a buyer compensated a seller in exchange for ownership of property.
By providing personal details, the buyer and seller permit each other, state offices, or other government-related officials to contact them after the transaction. This confirmation might be necessary to ensure the sale legally transpired or for another similar reason.
Most often, residents use a bill of sale to transfer ownership of a vessel, gun, car, or another generic item. However, in some cases, an individual uses a document specific to the item they are selling. For instance, if a buyer purchases a kitten from a breeder, it is better to use a cat bill of sale form. Similarly, it is best to use the individualized form when purchasing or selling personal property like a jet ski, recreational vehicles, lawnmower, or any other comparable item.
Registration Forms: Boats
Contact an Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Tag Agency to make a vessel registration appointment.
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Additional (Optional) Documents
- Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) – An official document from a shipbuilding company that explains the build of the vessel, including the date of manufacturing and type of boat.
- Serial Number Confirmation (Form BM-10) – Verifies the hull identification number (HIN) and the owner’s identity to transfer the title.
Registration Forms: Vehicles
Make an appointment with a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator location.
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Additional (Optional) Documents
- Affidavit of Assembly and Ownership (Form 761A) – A formal document explaining the build of the car.
- Lien – If the lienholder has the title, the owner must provide a copy of the document or an authorization form.
- Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – For assigned individuals to register and title the car for the rightful owner.
Registration Forms: Trailers
Oklahoma residents who only use their trailer privately do not need to register or title it. A “private use trailer” is defined as an unpowered carrying platform towed by a motorized vehicle. It often holds small vehicles, bicycles, livestock, and other goods. Although the state does not require registration, the owner can apply for it to obtain a trailer license plate. Commercial trailer laws differ as the state requires them to have an active registration and title.
