Bill of Sale (Requirements)
Mississippi does not state specific bill of sale requirements, but these are common items typically included in a bill of sale:
- Buyer’s information
- Full name
- Address
- Signature
- Seller’s information
- Full name
- Address
- Signature
- Vehicle information
- Year/Make/Model
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Odometer reading
- Sale information
- Purchase price ($)
- Date of sale
How to Register a Vehicle
Visit a Mississippi DOR (Department of Revenue) located at your local tax collector’s office, and remember to bring the following documentation:
- Bill of Sale: useful
- Title from the Previous State: Required for a vehicle purchased in another state.
- Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin: Required if the vehicle is not titled in the other state.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement: Required for a vehicle purchased in another state.
Out-of-State Purchase
- Title from the Previous State
Notes
- Failure to register within 30 days results in standard late penalties and an additional $250 penalty.
Source: Mississippi Department of Revenue (Motor Vehicle Registration and Renewal)
