Free Nebraska Bill of Sale Template

A Nebraska bill of sale documents the legal transfer of property from seller to buyer. It acts as both a receipt and proof of ownership. A valid bill of sale should include:

• Buyer and seller’s names, addresses, and signatures
• Description of the property (VIN/HIN/serial number, make, model, etc.)
• Purchase date and price
• Notary acknowledgment, when required

Bills of sale are especially important for registering vehicles, boats, and trailers with the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

A bill of sale is required or recommended for several types of transactions:

• Vehicles: Required for transferring ownership. Buyers must register within 30 days at the DMV. Title transfers must be notarized. Odometer disclosures are required for most vehicles.
• Boats: Required for registration. Buyers must submit the bill of sale, hull ID, title (if applicable), and pay fees at the county treasurer’s office. Fees range from $32 to $124, depending on boat length, plus a $15 Aquatic Invasive Species fee.
• Trailers: Most trailers must be registered, though not all require titles. A bill of sale is required to prove ownership and calculate taxes.
• Firearms: Not legally required, but strongly recommended to document the transfer. Nebraska requires a purchase certificate (or concealed handgun permit) for handguns, but not for rifles or shotguns.
• Motorcycles: Required to transfer ownership. Buyers must register within 30 days. The bill of sale and title must be notarized, along with odometer disclosures.

Yes, in many cases. Nebraska has stricter notarization requirements than many states:

• Vehicles: Required. Both the title and bill of sale must be notarized.
• Boats: Required. Buyer and seller signatures must be notarized.
• Trailers: Required if the trailer needs a title.
• Firearms: Not required, though recommended.
• Motorcycles: Required for title transfer and DMV filing.

Keep these state rules in mind:

• Vehicle registration: Buyers must register within 30 days of purchase. All registrations are handled by county treasurers.
• Insurance minimums: $25,000 per person (bodily injury), $50,000 per accident (bodily injury), $25,000 property damage. Motorists must also carry uninsured motorist coverage in the minimum amount of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. 
• Boat registration: Boats manufactured after November 1, 1972, require titles. Boats from out of state may operate for up to 60 days without Nebraska registration.
• Trailer registration: Required for most trailers used on public roads. Exceptions apply to farm, ranch, or certain utility trailers. Registration fees vary by weight and use.
• Firearms: Buyers of handguns must obtain a purchase certificate (valid for 3 years) or hold a concealed handgun permit. Long guns (rifles and shotguns) do not require a certificate.
• Motorcycles: Odometer disclosure required for motorcycles manufactured after 2011 and less than 20 years old. Insurance must meet Nebraska’s minimum liability coverage.