Maryland bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Maryland.
A Maryland bill of sale is MVA form VR-181. It lists the car, the sale price, the date and the names and signatures of the buyer and seller. The buyer uses it as proof of the price when titling the car, and the seller keeps a copy with copies of the signed title.
Does Maryland have an official bill of sale form?
VR-181 · Bill of Sale- The car, the sale price, the date of sale, and the names and signatures of the buyer and seller.mva.maryland.gov checked
- MVA tells sellers to keep copies of the completed title, front and back, and the bill of sale.mva.maryland.gov checked
- The buyer gives MVA proof of the price, and a bill of sale if it applies, when titling the car.mva.maryland.gov checked
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat MVA 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
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Common questions
Does Maryland have an official bill of sale form?
Yes, the Bill of Sale (VR-181).
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What should the seller keep?
Copies of the completed title, front and back, and the bill of sale.
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Sources for this page
- mva.maryland.gov/forms Checked
- mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/
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buying-selling-or-gifting-vehicle/ Checkedselling-vehicle - mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/
title-vehicle/ Checkedprivate-party-purchase - mva.maryland.gov/your-mva-guide/
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This page summarizes official Maryland sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, 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.