Use our Bill of Sale form to record the sale of any item and protect both buyer and seller in Iowa.
Updated April 27, 2023
Written by Josh Sainsbury | Reviewed by Susan Chai, Esq.
An Iowa Bill of Sale is a legal document used to transfer ownership of a valuable item from one person to another, based on the specific state laws of Iowa (IA).
A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in Iowa. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
A document that transfers ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in Iowa.
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in Iowa and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
A document to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in Iowa and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.
A form to record the transfer of a motorcycle in Iowa. You can protect yourself from fraudulent sales by detailing information about the bike sold.
It is a required document for vehicle registration in Iowa and is a record of the sale price for tax purposes.
Whether you are buying or selling the vehicle, an Iowa vehicle bill of sale is a legally binding agreement that protects both parties if a question of ownership arises.
An Iowa vehicle bill of sale does not have to be in English, but it should be in a language understood by all parties involved.
You must present a signed and notarized Iowa vehicle bill of sale to register and title a vehicle for a private sale.
According to the Iowa Department of Revenue , Iowa charges a 6% sales tax and a 6% use tax for personal property sold in the state. Some jurisdictions charge an additional local sales tax.
These rates are subject to change, so check with your county treasurer to confirm taxes before registering.
Iowa has no law requiring firearms to be registered. The Firearm Bill of Sale form serves as proof of payment and proof of a firearm/gun ownership exchange.
Below is an example of a general Iowa bill of sale for personal property.
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