North Carolina Bill of Sale Form

A North Carolina bill of sale is a document that includes the transfer details of personal property, commonly a motor vehicle, from a seller to a buyer. The form should include the sales price, the parties' names, and the date of sale. If a vehicle is being sold, the buyer will need a signed copy of the bill of sale and the Certificate of Title.

Updated March 29, 2025

Forms (4)

Vehicle Bill of Sale – Required to prove a sale for personal records and obtain registration from a DMV office.

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Boat Bill of Sale – Legally required to transfer the title and for the new owner to obtain registration and stickers for the vessel.

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General Bill of Sale – For any personal item that is to be bought and sold.

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Gun Bill of Sale – Acts as a receipt for the transfer.

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Vehicle Registration Forms

Bill of Sale;
Title Application (Form MVR-1);
Odometer Disclosure Statement (MVR-180);
Certificate of Title (apply for a replacement title directly with the DMV);
Valid driver’s license;
North Carolina Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney is required if the owner designates another individual to register the vehicle for them;
Registration Fees; and
Proof of Insurance with Minimum Requirements:
- $25,000 for property damage;
- $30,000 for bodily injury to one person; and
- $60,000 for bodily injury to two or more people.

Boat Registration Forms

NC Vessel Registration and Title Application;
Bill of Sale;
Certificate of Title; and
Registration Fees.