Updated September 05, 2023
Indiana bill of sale forms are legal documents used between a seller and a buyer to provide evidence of a sale that has occurred. These forms can also prove a change of ownership and sometimes require notarization.
Forms (4)
 Vehicle Bill of Sale (Form 44237) – Transfers the ownership of an automobile.
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 Boat/Vessel Bill of Sale – Used to provide proof of purchase and to prove a change of ownership of a vessel/boat.
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 Firearm Bill of Sale – This document is used to sell, purchase and transfer ownership between a firearms dealer and individual or private parties.
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 General Bill of Sale – This form is usually used between two private parties to prove the sale of personal property.
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Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale;
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 43230);
- Original Certificate of Title (see: How to Transfer a Title);
- Application for Certificate of Title (Form 205);
- Valid Indiana Driver’s License;
- Approved Vehicle Inspection (applicable only for out-of-state vehicles);
- Titling & Registration Fees (rates may vary);[1]
- Proof of Insurance, including:
- Bodily injury (per person): $25,000.
- Bodily injury (per accident – multiple people injured): $50,000.
- Property damage (per accident): $25,000.
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney, if and when an agent shall represent the vehicle owner in any titling and registration matters.
Boat/Vessel Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale or Watercraft Ownership Affidavit (State Form 55100);
- Application for Certificate of Watercraft Title (State Form 38529);
- If taxes were paid, use Certificate of Gross Retail or Use Tax Paid on the Purchase of a Motor Vehicle or Watercraft (Form 48842);
- If tax exempt, use Certificate of Gross Retail or Use Tax Exemption for the Purchase of a Motor Vehicle or Watercraft (Form 48841);
- Application for Special Identification Number (if the vessel is missing a hull identification number);
- Valid Indiana Driver’s License or Real ID Documentation;[2] and
- Registration Fees (rates vary based on the vessel’s length).[3]