A Michigan bill of sale is a legal form that records the sale between two parties. It includes the names and addresses of both parties, a description of the item, the sale price, and the date of sale. It records the proof of purchase and ownership transfer. It is used for high-value items like vehicles, boats, and furniture.
Notary Public – a public officer who can witness the signatures of the buyer and seller.
Type of Sale
What to Include in a Michigan 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.