Overview
Selling or buying a used vehicle in Nebraska? A bill of sale is your proof of the deal — it records who sold what, for how much, and on what date. Nebraska transfers ownership through the assigned title and an Application for Certificate of Title (Form RV-707), and a bill of sale is required from the seller: it locks in the price, the exact handover date, and the fact that the seller is no longer responsible for tickets or accidents once the keys change hands.
Nebraska requirements
Is a bill of sale required in Nebraska?
Yes. To title a used vehicle, the seller must provide either a bill of sale or the Nebraska Sales/Use Tax and Tire Fee Statement (Form 6) at the county treasurer's office. The bill of sale documents the price and sale date and shows you're no longer liable for the vehicle.
Does it need to be notarized?
No. Nebraska does not require a vehicle bill of sale or the title to be notarized for an ordinary transfer. Notarization comes up only in special cases, such as certain affidavits used in decedent (estate) transfers.
Title transfer deadline
The buyer must obtain a Certificate of Title within 30 days of the date of purchase at the county treasurer's office. Pay the sales tax late and a $5 penalty plus interest is added from day 31 until paid.
Motor vehicle sales tax
Nebraska charges 5.5% state sales tax plus any applicable local tax, paid by the buyer at the county treasurer's office. It's calculated on the purchase price of the vehicle.
Odometer disclosure
Federal law requires the odometer reading at the time of sale for vehicles under 20 model years old. The seller completes the odometer certification on the title, and you should record it on the bill of sale too.
How to fill it out
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Enter the sale date and the Nebraska county where the sale takes place.
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Add the seller's and buyer's full legal names and addresses.
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Describe the vehicle — make, model, year, color, and 17-character VIN.
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Record the odometer reading and the federal odometer disclosure.
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Enter the purchase price and choose 'as-is' or add warranty terms.
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Both parties sign — then the buyer files Form RV-707 at the county treasurer's office within 30 days.
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Open the free builderWhat to include
- Seller & buyer names and addresses
- Make, model, year, color & VIN
- Odometer reading + federal disclosure
- Purchase price & sales-tax note
- “As-is” statement or warranty terms
- Date of sale and signatures
Nebraska bill of sale by vehicle type
The same Nebraskabuilder works for more than cars — pick your vehicle and the form adapts: the right ID number (a VIN, a boat's HIN, or a serial number) and an odometer reading only where one applies.
- Car bill of sale
- Truck bill of sale
- SUV bill of sale
- Van bill of sale
- Motorcycle bill of sale
- ATV bill of sale
- RV bill of sale
- Camper bill of sale
- Trailer bill of sale
- Boat bill of sale
- Jet Ski bill of sale
- Snowmobile bill of sale
- Golf Cart bill of sale
- Tractor bill of sale
A few differ: boats and jet skis use a Hull ID Number (HIN) instead of a VIN and have no odometer; trailers, campers, snowmobiles, golf carts, and tractors have no odometer either; and boats, ATVs, and snowmobiles often register with a different agency (such as a wildlife, boating, or parks department) rather than your county treasurer's office (Nebraska DMV). Confirm the details with your county treasurer's office (Nebraska DMV).
Nebraska bill of sale FAQ
Does a Nebraska motor vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. Nebraska does not require a vehicle bill of sale or the title to be notarized for an ordinary transfer. Notarizing is optional and only adds extra proof; it's needed only in special cases like certain estate-transfer affidavits.
Do I need a bill of sale to sell a car in Nebraska?
Yes. The seller must provide a bill of sale or the Nebraska Sales/Use Tax and Tire Fee Statement (Form 6) so the buyer can title the vehicle. It proves the price, the sale date, and that you're no longer responsible for the vehicle after the sale.
Where do I transfer the title in Nebraska?
At your county treasurer's office, which handles titling and registration for the Nebraska DMV. The buyer brings the assigned title with the odometer certification, a completed Form RV-707, the bill of sale or Form 6, and payment for the title fee and sales tax.
How long do I have to transfer the title in Nebraska?
The buyer must obtain a Certificate of Title within 30 days of the date of purchase. Pay the sales tax late and a $5 penalty plus interest is added from day 31 until it's paid, so don't wait.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Nebraska?
5.5% state sales tax plus any applicable local tax, calculated on the purchase price. The buyer pays it at the county treasurer's office when titling. This is why an accurate sale price on your bill of sale matters.
Do both the buyer and seller need to sign?
Yes. Both parties should sign and date the bill of sale, and each keeps a copy. If there are two buyers or two sellers, every party signs.
Is a handwritten bill of sale valid in Nebraska?
Yes — a handwritten bill of sale is valid as long as it has the key details. A complete, typed document like this one is simply cleaner and far less likely to be questioned at the county treasurer's office.
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