Updated July 31, 2023
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 a sales price (or trade), the parties’ names, and the date of sale. The buyer will need a signed copy to register with the NCDOT (if applicable).
If a vehicle is being transferred, it is required the Certificate of Title is also signed over to the buyer as part of the sale.
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.