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North Carolina Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Template

Create a free North Carolina motor vehicle bill of sale online for a private car or motorcycle sale. The one-page bill of sale records the VIN, odometer, price, and date, includes an as-is disclaimer and the federal odometer disclosure, and lists the North Carolina title and registration steps for the seller and buyer.

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North Carolina rules built into this template

  • Titling agency: the buyer titles and registers the vehicle through the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV).
  • After the sale: Signatures on the title assignment must be notarized; Buyer titles the vehicle through the NCDMV.
  • Odometer: federal law requires an odometer disclosure on the title for most vehicles of model year 2011 or newer until they are 20 years old (49 U.S.C. § 32705).

What the Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale includes

  1. Sale, Payment, and Title
  2. As-Is Disclaimer
  3. Odometer Disclosure
  4. Title and Registration
  5. Governing Law
  6. Important Acknowledgment

Frequently asked questions

What does a seller need to do after selling a car in North Carolina?
Signatures on the title assignment must be notarized; Buyer titles the vehicle through the NCDMV. The seller should sign the title over to the buyer and keep a copy of the bill of sale.
Is a bill of sale enough to transfer a car?
No. Ownership of a titled vehicle transfers by signing the certificate of title over to the buyer, who then titles and registers it. A bill of sale records the price, date, condition, and as-is terms.

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