Iowa Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

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An Iowa motor vehicle bill of sale is a form used to document the private sale of an automobile. A description of the vehicle must be entered into the form, and the parties must provide their contact information and signatures. The bill of sale is kept as a record of the transaction and will also be used to register and title the vehicle in the new owner’s name.

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Iowa Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

Last updated May 24th, 2025

An Iowa motor vehicle bill of sale is a form used to document the private sale of an automobile. A description of the vehicle must be entered into the form, and the parties must provide their contact information and signatures. The bill of sale is kept as a record of the transaction and will also be used to register and title the vehicle in the new owner’s name.

Iowa Vehicle Registration (3 Steps)

Iowa DOT (Department of Transportation) requires recently purchased used vehicles to be registered and titled within 30 days of the purchase date.[1]

 

1. Complete Application

To register and title a newly purchased vehicle, the owner must complete an Application for Certificate of Title and/or Registration Form 411007.

2. Compile Documents

The following documentation must be gathered in order to successfully apply for registration and a new title:

3. Visit County Treasurer

Vehicle registration is completed at a county treasurer’s office, where they will ask for a valid driver’s license, the application form, and all supporting documents listed above. The owner will be required to pay all registration and titling fees.[4]

 

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Sources

  1. § 321.46(1)
  2. § 321.71(7)
  3. § 321.69
  4. § 321.46(2)