Kansas Bill of Sale

What Kansas requires for a vehicle sale

• TR-312 says only antique vehicles (35 years old or older) can be sold by bill of sale. Other vehicles need an assigned title.
• A bill of sale (page 2 of Form TR-12) is required when the title assignment has no purchase price space.
• The seller completes the title assignment except for the buyer's printed name and signature, and should file Seller's Notification of Sale (TR-216).
• The seller must remove their license plate after delivery.
• The buyer applies at the county treasurer within 60 days of purchase to avoid penalty. The title fee is $10.
• Most title assignments and bills of sale do not need notarization. The back of the title shows price, sale date and odometer reading.

Kansas bill of sale: what to include

Whatever Kansas 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 Kansas.

Seller checklist (Kansas)

• Complete the title assignment except the buyer's printed name and signature.
• Enter the purchase price, date of sale and odometer reading on the back of the title.
• File Seller's Notification of Sale (TR-216).
• Remove your license plate and keep a copy of the assigned title.

Buyer checklist (Kansas)

• Make sure the title is fully assigned to you.
• Bring proof of insurance and any lien release.
• Apply at the county treasurer within 60 days of purchase.
• Pay the title fee, sales tax and property tax as applicable.

Things to watch in Kansas

• The pages we read do not give a general sales tax rate or a dollar late penalty. Check with the agency.
• The pages we read do not describe a general odometer disclosure rule beyond the title entry.

About this page

We checked this page against the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles 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 Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.