Official NC DMV Standard • Form MVR-1

North Carolina Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

North Carolina Bill of Sale pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-72.

How to Transfer a Car Title in North Carolina

  1. Sign Title: The seller must release ownership on the Certificate of Title.
  2. Execute Bill of Sale: Complete this Form MVR-1 compliant Bill of Sale with Federal Odometer Certification.
  3. Submit to DMV: The buyer presents this form to North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) to pay state vehicle sales tax and complete registration.

Statutory Notice (NC)

Standard North Carolina DMV bill of sale provisions apply.

Notary Requirement: Mandatory or advised in North Carolina.