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Maryland Vehicle Bill of Sale

A vehicle bill of sale records the seller, the buyer, the VIN, the price, and the odometer reading of a private car sale in Maryland. In Maryland, notarization is required in some situations, so check the rule below before you sign. The Maryland MVA provides Form VR-181 (Bill of Sale); this page gives you a printable template that records the same sale terms.

Fill in the parties, the vehicle, and the terms, and download a printable Maryland vehicle bill of sale in Word and PDF. It documents your sale; it does not replace the title transfer paperwork Maryland requires.

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Maryland bill of sale requirements

Maryland vehicle bill of sale requirements at a glance
NotarizationRequired in some situations (see the note below)
Official state formThe Maryland MVA provides Form VR-181 (Bill of Sale)
Odometer disclosureFederal rules (49 CFR Part 580) require the seller to disclose the mileage at transfer for most vehicles less than 20 model years old; the official disclosure is normally made on the title itself

Maryland requires a notarized bill of sale when the vehicle is less than 7 years old and sells for less than the book value; the MVA publishes Form VR-181 for this.

Verify before you rely on it

Title transfer practices change, and county offices can have their own requirements. Confirm the current Maryland requirement with the MVA before you rely on this bill of sale for a title transfer.

How this template works in Maryland

Answer guided questions about the seller, the buyer, and the vehicle, enter the odometer reading, and download a printable Maryland bill of sale ready to sign at the handover, in Word and PDF. Both parties should keep a signed copy.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Vehicle Bill of Sale page.

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