Updated February 21, 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.
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Registering a Vehicle:
A vehicle owner has five (5) days from the date of acquisition to register the vehicle. Registration is valid for one (1) calendar year. Renew registration at any self-service kiosk located across the state.
Odometer Disclosure Statement (Federal Form) – Include this form if the vehicle is under ten (10) years old or under sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds.
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:
- $25,000 per accident for property damage; and
- $25,000 per person for bodily injury; and
- $50,000 per accident for bodily injury.