Idaho bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Idaho.
An Idaho bill of sale on form ITD 3738 sets the sales price for the tax. The seller writes the total price, and both the seller and the buyer sign it. The buyer shows the original when applying for the title. It does not replace a properly signed title.
Does Idaho have an official bill of sale form?
ITD 3738 · Bill of Sale- The total price on the bill of sale. You and the seller both sign it, and the buyer shows the original as proof of the price.tax.idaho.gov checked
- A bill of sale does not replace a properly signed title. If one cannot be had, a bill of sale can be used, but extra steps apply.itd.idaho.gov checked
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat Idaho DMV says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
Next steps
Common questions
Do both people sign the bill of sale?
Yes. The seller and the buyer both sign it.
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Can I use a bill of sale instead of the title?
Only if a properly released title cannot be had, and extra steps apply.
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Does it need a notary?
We have not confirmed it yet, so ask the Idaho DMV.
Sources for this page
- itd.idaho.gov/dmv/
registrations-plates-titles/ Checkedvehicle-titles/ - itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/
uploads/ Checked2025/ 03/ 3738.pdf - legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/
idstat/ Checkedtitle49/ t49ch5/ sect49-526/ - tax.idaho.gov/taxes/
sales-use/ Checkedtransportation/ motor-vehicles/ nondealers/ types-of-sales/
About this page
This page summarizes official Idaho sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the Idaho Transportation Department (Idaho DMV), and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.