Minnesota Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

The Minnesota motor vehicle bill of sale is required to create a legal contract for the buying and selling of an automobile. Both parties’ full details must be included as well as all details specific to the vehicle being transacted. If monetary funds are being traded for the car, it must be brought to the signing of the bill of sale and all items should transfer on the date of sale.

• According to Statute 84.788 a vehicle may be transferred with a bill of sale and may be used to help prove ownership when registering the vehicle.

Registration Forms

• Application for Registration/Title (Form PS2000)
• Vehicle Bill of Sale
• Title – with with Seller signing over to the new owner (handwritten). If the Seller lost their title, the Statement of Facts (PS2002) must be presented along with theDuplicate Title/Registration Application (PS2067A)
• Proof of Insurance
• Identification
• Blank Check for Fees
• *All private Sellers are required to submit a Report of Sale

How to Write

The vehicle description is required to be filled-in including the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The blank fields may be completed with the following information:

• Date of Vehicle Sale
• Buyer’s Name and Mailing Address
• Seller’s Name and Mailing Address
• Description including:
  • Make
  • Model
  • Year
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • Other Details (if applicable)