Indiana Vehicle (BMV) Bill of Sale | 44237
The Indiana BMV bill of sale, also known as Form 44237, permits an individual or entity to transfer, gift or sell a motor vehicle or boat (watercraft). The form is used when applying for title or registration with a local BMV office along with the following documents:
For Vehicles
- Odometer Disclosure (Form 43230)
- Title transferred from the previous owner (written)
- Proper Identification
- Insurance Card or any document that proves the vehicle is insured
- Blank Check – There is a sales tax of 7% on all vehicle sales plus a fee of $15 for titling
- *Power of Attorney (Form 1940) – Use if the new owner elects to have someone else register or title the vehicle with the BMV
For WaterCrafts
Blank Check – For fees and excise tax
Registration Application (Entire Packet) including the following forms:
- Physical Inspection of Watercraft Application (Form 39530) – Must be inspected by a law enforcement officer
- Title and Hull Identification Number (HIN) – If not available, the application (Form 55100) must be submitted to a BMV office.
All of the documents can be submitted at a BMV office or mailed to the following address:
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
100 N. Senate Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
How to Write
The following fields must be completed in order for the bill of sale to be accepted:
- Vehicle or Hull Identification Number
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Registration Number (if applicable)
- Purchase Price
- Date of Sale
- Purchaser’s Name (last, first, middle initial or company name)
- Purchaser’s Address
- Purchaser’s City
- Signature Area
