Michigan Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
The Michigan motor vehicle bill of sale is a written document that details a transaction between a buyer and seller over the transfer of an automobile. The form will need to be used by the new owner in order to register the vehicle with the nearest Secretary of State location. Full disclosure of the transaction details should be entered into the bill of sale and once signed becomes a legally bound contract.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (BDVR-108) – If the vehicle is under ten (10) years old and under sixteen thousand pounds (16,000 lb.). Form is attached to the Bill of Sale.
Vehicle Registration
Bring the following documents to a Michigan Secretary of State Branch Office:
- Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (BDVR-108)
- Registration and Title Application (RD-108)
- Title Signed Over From Previous Owner – If there is no title available, the applicant may file the Title Application (TR-11L) or if the vehicle is over ten (10) years old theOwner Certification (TR-205)
How to Write
Fill-in the appropriate blank field with the details provided:
- Date of Sale
- Buyer’s and Seller’s Information
- Name
- Mailing Address
- Vehicle Description – Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is required
- Purchase Price
- Condition of the Vehicle
- Odometer Reading
- Additional Details
- Signature Area
- Addendum – Odometer Disclosure Statement (BDVR-108)
