Updated September 13, 2023
A North Dakota motor vehicle bill of sale is a legal document used to prove the sale and of a vehicle in the State of North Dakota. The form shows information pertaining to the buyer, the seller, the vehicle, and serves as proof of a change of ownership. This document must be notarized.
Signing Requirements – Seller (only) is required to notarize.
Odometer Disclosure Statement (Federal Form) – Include this form if the vehicle is under ten (10) years old or under sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds.
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Registering a Vehicle:
A vehicle owner has five days from the date of acquisition to register the vehicle.[1] Registration is valid for one calendar year. Renew registration at any self-service kiosk located across the state.
Where to Register
Vehicle owners can register their vehicles at any DMV location.
Required Documents
- 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:[2]
- $25,000 per accident for property damage; and
- $25,000 per person for bodily injury; and
- $50,000 per accident for bodily injury.