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Michigan bill of sale for a vehicle

For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Michigan.

A Michigan bill of sale is not something we have confirmed yet. We cannot say whether the Secretary of State forms list includes an official form. The title is what transfers the car: the seller signs the assignment on it, with the warranty of title and any liens.

Does Michigan have an official bill of sale form?

We have not confirmed an official Michigan bill of sale form for a private car sale. Ask the Michigan Secretary of State which form to use.

What should a bill of sale for a car include?

  • Common items on a bill of saleWhat Secretary of State 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

We do not offer a printable template yet. Any template we add will be labeled as not an official form.

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Does Michigan have an official bill of sale form?

We have not confirmed it yet, so ask the Secretary of State.

What does the seller sign?

The assignment on the title, with the warranty of title and any liens.

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