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Bill of Sale for Vehicle - Nebraska
What Is a Nebraska Vehicle Bill of Sale?
This Vehicle Bill of Sale is a document that outlines the details of the sale and purchase of a vehicle or motorboat from the seller to the buyer in Nebraska. This form was issued by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles . The latest version of the document was released on January 1, 2014 , with all previous editions obsolete. You can download a fillable Nebraska Bill of Sale for a car using the link below.
The importance of the form is sometimes overlooked, but, along with the vehicle title, it is an essential document required to legitimize the sale of any vehicle. It proves the transaction took place and the former owner can no longer bear responsibility for parking tickets and speeding, received by the purchaser.
Does a Vehicle Bill of Sale Have to Be Notarized in Nebraska?
The signatures of both the seller and buyer on this form have to be notarized by a notary public.
Nebraska Vehicle Bill of Sale Requirements
Nebraska Vehicle Bill of Sale form is available to individuals who wish to complete it at the time of the sale. To record the sale of any motor vehicle, you need to submit the following information in the document: date of the sale, sum of money paid for the item, full names, addresses, and phone numbers of the transferor (seller) and the transferee (buyer), vehicle information (year, make, model, vehicle identification number), and signatures of the parties. The form must be signed in the presence of a notary public or a designated county official who then seals the document.
How to Sell a Vehicle in Nebraska?
To sell a vehicle in Nebraska, you need to follow specific steps:
- Clean and repair the property. Make sure it looks good before you advertise it to potential buyers;
- Study the car market. Find out if you need to invest in your vehicle prior to the sale and estimate your item's worth. Once you determine the price of the vehicle, you make take photos and place advertisements to find a buyer;
- Negotiate what documentation you and the purchaser will sign. You may choose to fill out a uniform Bill of Sale in order to release yourself from any liability and protect your interests in the future if any disagreements occur. It is recommended to make copies of the Bill of Sale - the buyer has the original document, while you retain the copy for your records;
- Complete the certificate of title with the necessary information. Write down the name and mailing address of the new owner;
- Provide the buyer with documentation you have: a lien release, odometer disclosure statement, completed Form 6, Nebraska Sales/Use Tax, Tire Fee Statement for Motor Vehicle and Trailer Sales, Application for Bonded Certificate of Title for a Vehicle, Duplicate Certificate of Title, maintenance records, and warranty cards.
- You fill out a similar form called Application for Bonded Certificate of Title for a Motorboat if it is a boat you are selling and buying.
When the documents are signed and the title shows the transfer of the vehicle, the buyer has thirty days to register the vehicle by filing an Application for Certificate of Title with a local Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles office.
