North Carolina Car Bill of Sale

Selling or buying a car in North Carolina? Create a vehicle bill of sale with VIN, purchase price, odometer reading, and state-appropriate disclosure language. Download a print-ready PDF for your DMV title transfer.

Create North Carolina Car BoS — Free North Carolina BoS (All Vehicles)Bill of Sale for Car

What's included

VIN, year, make, and model
Odometer disclosure statement
As-is / no warranty clause
Seller and buyer signature lines
Sale price and date of transfer
North Carolina DMV-ready format

North Carolina car sale requirements

North Carolina does not have a mandatory state bill of sale form for private vehicle sales, but the NC DMV recommends documenting all private transactions. The MVR-1 Title Application and the back of the title serve as the primary transfer documents. The buyer must register the vehicle within 28 days of purchase at a DMV office. North Carolina requires an odometer disclosure for vehicles under 10 years old. NC charges a 3% highway use tax on the sale price or retail value, whichever is greater. A detailed bill of sale helps establish the actual sale price for tax purposes.

For title transfer details, visit your North Carolina DMV at https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/title-registration/Pages/private-party-transfers.aspx.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a bill of sale required in North Carolina?

North Carolina doesn't have a required bill of sale form, but documenting the sale is strongly recommended. The highway use tax is based on sale price, making an accurate bill of sale essential.

What is North Carolina's highway use tax?

NC charges 3% Highway Use Tax on the higher of the sale price or retail value of the vehicle. This is paid when titling the vehicle.

How long does a buyer have to register in North Carolina?

The buyer must register and title the vehicle within 28 days of purchase at any NC DMV location.

Do I need a car bill of sale in North Carolina?

Most North Carolina DMV offices require a bill of sale for vehicle title transfer. It should include the VIN, sale price, odometer reading, and both parties' signatures.