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
Remember to bring the following paperwork to a Secretary of State location near you, or complete the transfer online if the transaction qualifies.
- Bill of Sale
- Lien Termination: Required if there was a loan on the vehicle.
- Michigan No-Fault Insurance
- Original Title: Must be filled out and signed by the buyer and seller.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement: The odometer reading must be recorded on the title. If there is no space on the title, an Odometer Mileage Statement must be submitted.
- Title and Registration Fees
Notes
- The seller must complete and sign the seller’s portion of the title if they do not plan to visit the Secretary of State office with the buyer.
Source: Michigan Department of State (Title transfer and vehicle registration)
