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Michigan Vehicle (SOS) Bill of Sale Form

A Michigan SOS bill of sale is a written record that documents the terms of a vehicle transaction between two parties. While the title is the primary document used to transfer ownership, both parties sign a bill of sale to create an extra layer of proof. Timing matters here, as title transfer and registration are expected to be completed within 15 days.

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A Michigan SOS bill of sale is a written record that documents the terms of a vehicle transaction between two parties. While the title is the primary document used to transfer ownership, both parties sign a bill of sale to create an extra layer of proof. Timing matters here, as title transfer and registration are expected to be completed within 15 days.

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Bill of Sale (Requirements)

Michigan does not state specific bill of sale requirements, but these are the listed title requirements:

  • Buyer’s information
    • Purchaser’s signature
  • Seller’s information
    • Seller’s signature
  • Vehicle information
    • Odometer disclosure statement

Source: Michigan SOS (Title transfer and vehicle registration)

How to Register a Vehicle

You have 15 days to register your vehicle from the time of sale and are allowed to legally operate the vehicle without plates for the first 3 days (the signed-over title acts as sufficient proof in case you get pulled over). The secretary of state encourages the buyer and seller involved in a private sale to appear at an SOS office to avoid glitches in the registration process. If the new owner cannot register in person, they must have a designated agent appear with a valid Power of Attorney form (Form TR-128) and photocopy of their ID. Remember to bring the following paperwork to a Secretary of State location near you:

  • You must present the original title signed over to you from the previous proprietor. The title must contain:
    • Current Mileage (if there is no room to record an odometer reading, the buyer and seller must complete and sign an Odometer Mileage Statement – Form BVDR-108)
    • Signatures from Both Parties
    • The lienholder must sign the title if the vehicle contains an active lien.
    • VIN Number
  • Proof of “no-fault insurance” (no-fault insurance covers any damages or injuries caused by a vehicular collision, no matter who is at fault).
  • A standard form of identification.
  • Payment for the registration/titling process (fees may differ).

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