Bill of Sale Types
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Motor Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form Download: PDF |
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How to Register a Vehicle
To register the vehicle you recently purchased from a private party, visit a County Treasurer’s Office in your vicinity. Bring the requested items below:
- Application for Certificate of Title and/or Registration (Form 411007): Must be completed and signed by all owners.
- Bill of Sale: If applicable
- Current Ownership Document: Usually the certificate of title.
- Identity Verification: For some transactions, the county treasurer may require a driver’s license, state-issued ID, or Social Security card.
- Lien Information: If there is a lien, it should be noted on the application.
- Odometer Disclosure: If mileage is not shown on the back of the title for a vehicle model year 2011 or newer.
- Damage Disclosure (Form 411108): Required for vehicles 8 years old or newer.
- Fees and Taxes: Title, registration, and applicable taxes must be paid to the county treasurer.
Out-of-State Purchase
- Valid out-of-state title in the owner’s name or properly assigned to the owner is accepted for used vehicles.
Source: Iowa DOT (Register a Vehicle), Iowa DOT (Title a Vehicle)
Boat (Vessel) Registration Forms
- A completed bill of sale form
- A finalized Iowa Boat Application (DNR Form 542-8067)
- A manufacturer’s certificate of origin for new vessel dealer purchases
- A current driver’s license or identification card
- Payment to settle all allocated fees for registration
Firearm Registration Forms
Iowa does not require individuals residing in the state to formally register a gun with state authorities. Although a resident can purchase a long gun with no necessary licensure, to effectively buy a handgun will obligate you to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun. You can apply with the following documents at your county sheriff’s location:
- A filed and endorsed Application for Iowa Permit to Acquire a Pistol or Revolver
- An Iowa driver’s license or ID card
- Funds to pay for the necessary permit costs



