Iowa Bill of Sale

What Iowa requires for a vehicle sale

• For a used vehicle with an Iowa title, the buyer brings a signed title, a bill of sale on the title or a purchase agreement, form 411007 and the odometer statement.
• The seller signs the reverse of the title, prints the buyer's name and address and the sale date, and gives the odometer and damage disclosure statements.
• The seller removes the plates and turns them in to the county treasurer. The checklist suggests proof of sale: a buyer receipt, a copy of the title back, or Notice of Sale form 411107.
• Through 2030, vehicles of model year 2011 or newer need an odometer disclosure, made on the title.
• Damage disclosure form 411108 is required for used vehicles 8 years old or newer.
• A Black Hawk County page says errors or alterations on a title may require notarization.

Iowa bill of sale: what to include

Whatever Iowa requires, a signed bill of sale protects both sides. It proves the price, the date and that the car was sold as-is. Include:

• Seller's and buyer's full names and addresses
• Year, make, model, color and VIN
• Odometer reading on the day of sale
• Sale price and date of sale
• As-is wording, plus a statement that the seller owns the vehicle and any lien is paid off
• Signatures and dates for both parties

Sample as-is wording

I, the seller, sell the vehicle described above to the buyer for the price shown, as-is, with no warranty, express or implied. The seller confirms they are the owner and that the odometer reading is correct to the best of their knowledge. This sale is made under the laws of Iowa.

Seller checklist (Iowa)

• Sign the reverse of the title, print the buyer's name and address, and print the date of sale.
• Complete the odometer statement and damage disclosure statement.
• Remove the plates and turn them in to the county treasurer.
• Keep proof of sale, such as a receipt or form 411107 filed with the county.

Buyer checklist (Iowa)

• Get the signed title and a bill of sale on the title or a purchase agreement.
• Complete the Application for Iowa Certificate of Title (form 411007).
• Get the odometer statement on the title back, or form 411099 or 411077 if needed.
• Apply through your county treasurer.

Things to watch in Iowa

• The Iowa DOT pages we read do not give a title deadline, fees or tax rate. Check with the Iowa DOT or county treasurer.
• The pages we read do not state a general notarization rule. The notarization comment is from a county page.

About this page

We checked this page against the Iowa DOT sources listed below in November 2026. Where an agency page did not say something, we say so and suggest you check with the agency. Rules, forms and fees change, so confirm with Iowa DOT before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.