Kansas bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Kansas.
A Kansas bill of sale is needed only when the title has no space for the price. Most cars are sold by signing over the title, and only a car of antique age can change hands by bill of sale alone. The official form is TR-312, and it does not need a notary.
Does Kansas have an official bill of sale form?
TR-312 · Bill of Sale- Only a car 35 years old or older can change hands by bill of sale alone. Every other car is sold by signing over the title.
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat Kansas DOV 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
Does it need a notary?
No. Kansas does not require most bills of sale to be notarized.
ksrevenue.gov checked
Sources for this page
- ksrevenue.gov/dovtitlefaq.html Checked
- ksrevenue.gov/pdf/
tr312.pdf Checked
About this page
This page summarizes official Kansas sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles, 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.