The Iowa bill of sale is a legal form that shows written proof of a transaction. It is recognized by the state and the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) for vehicle transactions. For the document to be valid, it must be signed by both the buyer and seller.
Iowa Department of Transportation – Iowa DMV
Type of Sale
What to include in an Iowa bill of sale form?
- The buyer’s name + address
- The seller’s name + address
- The vehicle/car description (make, model, year, + body style)
- The car’s vehicle identification number (VIN)
- The sale date
- Transaction details (purchase: price, trade, and/or gift)
- The warranty information (sold “as-is”)
- The Odometer Disclosure
- The Federal Law, 49 U.S. Code § 32705, requires a bill of sale to include a verifying statement about the vehicle’s mileage. Vehicles greater than ten years old and over 16,000 pounds are exempt.
Notary Public – a public officer who can witness the signatures of the buyer and seller.