Updated April 14, 2023
A North Dakota bill of sale is a transactional document allowing 2 parties (buyer and seller) to exchange property for cash or trade. It provides a written settlement recording that can be used to register the property if needed (such as for a motor vehicle). The form should only be signed after all parties have exchanged the items mentioned in the bill of sale.
Forms (4)
 Vehicle Bill of Sale (SFN-2888)– Document needed when registering and transferring the title from the seller to a buyer.
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 Boat Bill of Sale – For the purchase and sale of watercraft from one party to another.
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 Firearm Bill of Sale – A gun may be conveyed through this document, and a buyer is willing to pay the price approved by the seller.
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 General Bill of Sale – For the transfer of possession of any type of personal property.
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Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale;
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Federal Form);
- Certificate of Title (if applicable, apply for a duplicate title with Application for Certificate of Title and Registration (Form SFN 2872);
- Valid driver’s license;
- North Dakota Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney must be included if someone other than the owner registers the vehicle on their behalf;
- Registration Fees; and
- Proof of Insurance with Minimum Requirements:
- $25,000 per accident for property damage; and
- $25,000 per person for bodily injury; and
- $50,000 per accident for bodily injury.
Boat Registration Forms
- Proof of identification;
- A bill of sale; and
- Proof of payment of the Aquatic Nuisance Species fee.