North Carolina Comprehensive Bill of Sale Pack

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NORTH CAROLINA COMPREHENSIVE BILL OF SALE PACK

This comprehensive Bill of Sale Pack provides templates for transferring ownership of various types of property under North Carolina law. Select the appropriate form based on the property being transferred.

IMPORTANT: North Carolina vehicle registration and titling is administered by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV). The primary forms are MVR-1 (Title Application) and MVR-181 (Damage Disclosure Statement). North Carolina REQUIRES NOTARIZATION of the title assignment for vehicle transfers. Both Seller and Buyer signatures on the title must be notarized. Failure to properly notarize will result in rejection of the title application.

CRITICAL DEADLINE: Buyer must apply for title transfer within 28 days of purchase. Late penalty is $20.00, and failure to transfer title is a Class 3 misdemeanor under North Carolina law.

PART ONE: GENERAL PERSONAL PROPERTY BILL OF SALE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

BILL OF SALE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY

Document Date: [__/__/____]

SECTION 1: PARTIES TO THIS TRANSACTION

SELLER INFORMATION:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: NC ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

BUYER INFORMATION:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

SECTION 2: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Type of Property:

☐ Furniture ☐ Electronics ☐ Appliances ☐ Equipment ☐ Jewelry ☐ Art/Collectibles ☐ Musical Instruments ☐ Sporting Equipment ☐ Livestock ☐ Farm Equipment ☐ Firearms ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Detailed Description:

Item 1: [________________________________]

Serial/Model Number: [________________________________]

Condition: ☐ New ☐ Like New ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor

Item 2: [________________________________]

Serial/Model Number: [________________________________]

Condition: ☐ New ☐ Like New ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor

Item 3: [________________________________]

Serial/Model Number: [________________________________]

Condition: ☐ New ☐ Like New ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor

Additional Items (attach list if needed):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

SECTION 3: PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT

Total Purchase Price: $[________________________________]

Payment Method:

☐ Cash ☐ Certified Funds ☐ Personal Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Wire Transfer ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Payment Schedule:

☐ Paid in full at time of sale

☐ Deposit of $[________________________________] paid on [__/__/____]; balance of $[________________________________] due on [__/__/____]

☐ Installment plan: [________________________________]

Tax Note: North Carolina imposes a 4.75% state sales tax plus applicable local sales taxes (typically 2.00%–2.75%) on most tangible personal property. Private-party casual sales of most personal property may be subject to use tax. Consult the North Carolina Department of Revenue for specific guidance on your transaction.

SECTION 4: WARRANTY SELECTION

Select ONE of the following warranty options:

☐ OPTION A: "AS-IS" SALE — NO WARRANTY

THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS." THE SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY (N.C.G.S. § 25-2-314) AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (N.C.G.S. § 25-2-315). THE SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY N.C.G.S. § 25-2-316.

BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY AND ACCEPTS IT IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION.

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ OPTION B: LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller warrants the following for a period of [________________________________]:

Coverage: [________________________________]

Exclusions: [________________________________]

Maximum Liability: $[________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ OPTION C: EXPRESS WARRANTY

Seller expressly warrants that the property:

☐ Is in good working condition

☐ Is free from defects in materials and workmanship

☐ Conforms to the following description or specifications: [________________________________]

Warranty Period: [________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

North Carolina Practice Note: Under N.C.G.S. § 25-2-316, to effectively disclaim the implied warranty of merchantability, the disclaimer must mention "merchantability" and, if in writing, must be conspicuous. To disclaim the implied warranty of fitness, the disclaimer must be in writing and conspicuous. An "as-is" or "with all faults" disclaimer is effective to exclude all implied warranties under North Carolina law, provided the buyer has had an opportunity to inspect the goods.

SECTION 5: SELLER REPRESENTATIONS

Seller represents and warrants that:

☐ Seller is the lawful owner of the property described herein.

☐ Seller has the full right, power, and authority to sell and transfer the property.

☐ The property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and security interests, except as disclosed below.

☐ The property has not been stolen, and Seller has no knowledge of any adverse claims to the property.

☐ All information provided regarding the property is true and accurate to the best of Seller's knowledge.

SECTION 6: LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE

Check one:

☐ NO LIENS: The property is free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances.

☐ LIENS EXIST: The following lien(s) or encumbrance(s) exist:

Lienholder: [________________________________]

Amount Owed: $[________________________________]

Description: [________________________________]

Resolution: [________________________________]

SECTION 7: DELIVERY AND RISK OF LOSS

Delivery Date: [__/__/____]

Delivery Location: [________________________________]

Risk of Loss: Risk of loss transfers to Buyer upon:

☐ Execution of this Bill of Sale

☐ Physical delivery of the property to Buyer

☐ Other: [________________________________]

SECTION 8: SIGNATURES

SELLER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-SELLER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-BUYER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

SECTION 9: WITNESS ATTESTATION (Optional but Recommended)

WITNESS 1:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

WITNESS 2:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

SECTION 10: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Optional for Personal Property)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, on this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], personally appeared:

[________________________________] (Seller)
[________________________________] (Buyer)

known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies).

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Notary Public Signature: ________________________________________

Printed Name: [________________________________]

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

PART TWO: MOTOR VEHICLE BILL OF SALE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

MOTOR VEHICLE BILL OF SALE

This document supplements the official NCDMV Title Application (Form MVR-1) and Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MVR-181)

NOTICE: NORTH CAROLINA REQUIRES NOTARIZATION OF BOTH SELLER AND BUYER SIGNATURES ON THE TITLE ASSIGNMENT FOR VEHICLE TRANSFERS. THE NCDMV WILL REJECT TITLE APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER NOTARIZATION. BOTH PARTIES MUST SIGN IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC. WET-INK SIGNATURES ON THE ORIGINAL PAPER TITLE ARE REQUIRED — DIGITAL OR REMOTE NOTARIZATION IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR VEHICLE TITLE TRANSFERS.

CRITICAL: BUYER MUST APPLY FOR TITLE TRANSFER WITHIN 28 DAYS. LATE PENALTY IS $20.00 AND FAILURE TO TRANSFER IS A CLASS 3 MISDEMEANOR.

Document Date: [__/__/____]

SECTION 1: PARTIES

SELLER:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: NC ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

Driver's License Number: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

Driver's License Number: [________________________________]

SECTION 2: VEHICLE INFORMATION

Year: [____] Make: [________________________________] Model: [________________________________]

Body Style: ☐ Sedan ☐ Coupe ☐ SUV ☐ Truck ☐ Van ☐ Motorcycle ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Color: [________________________________]

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [________________________________]

License Plate Number: [________________________________]

Title Number: [________________________________]

Engine Number (if applicable): [________________________________]

Transmission: ☐ Automatic ☐ Manual

Fuel Type: ☐ Gasoline ☐ Diesel ☐ Electric ☐ Hybrid ☐ Other: [________________________________]

SECTION 3: ODOMETER DISCLOSURE

Federal and State Odometer Disclosure Statement

Per N.C.G.S. § 20-71.4 and federal law (49 U.S.C. § 32703):

The odometer reading at the time of transfer is: [________________________________] miles.

Select ONE:

☐ The odometer reading reflects the ACTUAL mileage of the vehicle.

☐ The odometer reading reflects the amount of mileage in EXCESS of the odometer's mechanical limits (i.e., the odometer has rolled over).

☐ The odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage. WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY.

Seller certifies that to the best of Seller's knowledge the above odometer statement is true and correct. Federal law (49 U.S.C. § 32703) and North Carolina law (N.C.G.S. § 20-71.4) prohibit the disconnection, resetting, or alteration of a motor vehicle odometer with intent to change the number of miles indicated. Violations may result in civil and criminal penalties, including treble damages under federal law.

North Carolina Note: The odometer disclosure must also be completed on the Certificate of Title. North Carolina requires the odometer reading to be recorded on the title assignment at the time of sale. Vehicles with a model year 2011 or newer are subject to odometer disclosure regardless of mileage (per the federal MOBILE Act effective January 1, 2021, extending disclosure from 10 to 20 model years).

SECTION 4: VEHICLE CONDITION AND HISTORY

Title Status:

☐ Clean Title ☐ Salvage Title ☐ Rebuilt Title ☐ Flood Title ☐ Lemon Law Buyback ☐ Junk Title ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Damage History:

☐ No known damage history

☐ Prior damage (describe): [________________________________]

Vehicle History:

Has this vehicle ever been used as:

☐ Rental vehicle ☐ Taxi/Livery ☐ Police/Government ☐ Commercial vehicle ☐ None of the above

SECTION 5: DAMAGE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (FORM MVR-181)

NORTH CAROLINA DAMAGE DISCLOSURE — REQUIRED BY N.C.G.S. § 20-71.4

THIS SECTION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL VEHICLE TRANSFERS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

North Carolina law requires the seller to disclose whether the vehicle has sustained damage in excess of 25% of its fair market retail value at the time of the damage, or if the vehicle has been damaged by flood.

Seller Disclosure (check one):

☐ To the best of my knowledge, this vehicle HAS NOT been damaged in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of its fair market retail value at the time of damage, and HAS NOT been damaged by flood.

☐ To the best of my knowledge, this vehicle HAS been damaged in excess of twenty-five percent (25%) of its fair market retail value at the time of damage. Description of damage: [________________________________]

☐ To the best of my knowledge, this vehicle HAS been damaged by flood.

☐ I have no knowledge of the damage history of this vehicle.

IMPORTANT: The official NCDMV Form MVR-181 (Damage Disclosure Statement) must be completed and submitted with the title application. This Bill of Sale section does not replace Form MVR-181 but supplements it.

Seller's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

SECTION 6: PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT

Sale Price: $[________________________________]

Trade-In Allowance (if applicable): $[________________________________]

Trade-In Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model

Trade-In VIN: [________________________________]

Net Amount Due: $[________________________________]

Payment Method:

☐ Cash ☐ Certified Funds ☐ Personal Check ☐ Financing ☐ Other: [________________________________]

North Carolina Highway Use Tax: North Carolina imposes a 3% Highway Use Tax on the retail value or purchase price of a motor vehicle (whichever is greater) at the time of title transfer, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 105-187.1 et seq. Key points:

The Highway Use Tax replaces the traditional sales tax on motor vehicles.
Maximum Highway Use Tax: $250.00 for certain transfers (private-party casual sales may be subject to a higher cap or no cap depending on the vehicle type — verify current law with NCDMV).
Trade-in credit: The value of a trade-in vehicle reduces the taxable amount.
Gift transfers between certain family members may qualify for a reduced rate or exemption. A notarized Affidavit of Gift (Form MVR-317) is required.
Vehicles transferred from out of state: A maximum tax of $250.00 applies if the vehicle was titled in another state for at least 90 days prior to the NC application.
The Highway Use Tax is paid to the NCDMV at the time of title transfer.

SECTION 7: WARRANTY STATUS

Select ONE:

☐ "AS-IS" SALE — NO WARRANTY

THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS." THE SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE PURSUANT TO N.C.G.S. § 25-2-316.

BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE OR HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC OF BUYER'S CHOICE PRIOR TO PURCHASE. BUYER ACCEPTS THE VEHICLE IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION AND ASSUMES ALL RISK OF DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.

NORTH CAROLINA LEMON LAW NOTICE (N.C.G.S. § 20-351 et seq.):

North Carolina's New Motor Vehicles Warranties Act (Lemon Law) applies to new passenger motor vehicles, including cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles, and most vans, purchased or leased in North Carolina. The law requires manufacturers to repair nonconformities that substantially impair the use, market value, or safety of the vehicle within the first 24 months or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first). If the manufacturer is unable to conform the vehicle to the warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts (four or more attempts for the same defect, or the vehicle is out of service for 20 or more cumulative business days during any 12-month period of the warranty), the consumer may be entitled to a replacement vehicle or refund. The consumer must first submit the dispute to the manufacturer's informal dispute settlement procedure (if one exists) before pursuing legal action. This law does NOT apply to used vehicles sold in private-party transactions.

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller provides the following limited warranty:

Coverage Period: [________________________________]

Covered Components:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Exclusions:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Maximum Liability: $[________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY STILL IN EFFECT

Remaining manufacturer's warranty is transferable to Buyer:

Warranty Expiration: [__/__/____] or [________________________________] miles, whichever occurs first

Warranty Coverage: [________________________________]

☐ EXTENDED WARRANTY/SERVICE CONTRACT

An extended warranty or service contract is being provided:

Provider: [________________________________]

Policy/Contract Number: [________________________________]

Coverage Period: [________________________________]

SECTION 8: LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE

Check one:

☐ FREE AND CLEAR: Seller certifies that the vehicle is free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances. Seller holds clear title.

☐ EXISTING LIEN: The following lien(s) exist on this vehicle:

Lienholder Information:

Name: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Account Number: [________________________________]

Payoff Amount: $[________________________________] (as of [__/__/____])

Daily Per Diem: $[________________________________]

Lien Satisfaction:

☐ Seller will obtain lien release prior to delivery

☐ Seller will pay off lien from sale proceeds at closing; lien release to follow within [____] business days

☐ Buyer is assuming the existing lien as part of this transaction

☐ Title is being held by lienholder; lienholder will release title directly to Buyer upon payoff

North Carolina Note: If a lien exists on the vehicle, the lienholder's name will appear on the Certificate of Title. North Carolina uses an Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) system, so the lienholder may hold the electronic title. The lienholder must release the lien and either provide a paper title to the seller or authorize the NCDMV to issue a clear title before the transfer can be completed.

SECTION 9: SELLER REPRESENTATIONS

Seller represents and warrants:

☐ Seller is the registered owner of the vehicle and has full authority to sell and transfer title.

☐ The title is genuine and has not been altered, tampered with, or forged.

☐ All statements made herein regarding the vehicle's condition, history, and mileage are true and accurate to the best of Seller's knowledge.

☐ Seller will properly assign the Certificate of Title to Buyer as required by N.C.G.S. § 20-72, with signatures notarized by a North Carolina Notary Public.

☐ Seller will disclose all liens and encumbrances on the vehicle.

☐ Seller will provide Buyer with all keys, remotes, manuals, and accessories in Seller's possession.

☐ Seller has completed the Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MVR-181) truthfully and completely.

☐ Seller will provide Buyer with a completed Bill of Sale.

☐ Seller acknowledges that North Carolina license plates remain with the vehicle unless the plates are to be transferred to another vehicle.

SECTION 10: NORTH CAROLINA NCDMV REQUIREMENTS AND TITLE TRANSFER

SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS:

Per North Carolina law, Seller must:

☐ Properly assign the Certificate of Title to Buyer with notarized signatures (both Seller and Buyer must sign in the presence of a Notary Public using wet-ink signatures on the original paper title)
☐ Complete the Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MVR-181) — this is a mandatory NCDMV form
☐ Deliver the assigned title, completed MVR-181, and bill of sale to Buyer at time of sale
☐ Complete the odometer disclosure on the title
☐ Ensure the current NC safety inspection is valid (if applicable)
☐ Notify insurance carrier of sale

BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS:

Per North Carolina law (N.C.G.S. § 20-72), Buyer must:

☐ Apply for a new title at the NCDMV within 28 days of purchase using Form MVR-1 (Title Application)
☐ Present the properly assigned and notarized Certificate of Title
☐ Submit the completed Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MVR-181)
☐ Pay the 3% Highway Use Tax on the purchase price
☐ Pay applicable title and registration fees
☐ Obtain a valid North Carolina safety inspection (required annually in all 100 counties)
☐ Obtain an emissions inspection if the vehicle is registered in one of the 19 designated counties
☐ Obtain proper liability insurance meeting NC minimum requirements before operating the vehicle

LATE TRANSFER PENALTY: If Buyer fails to apply for title transfer within 28 days of purchase, a $20.00 late fee is assessed. Additionally, failure to transfer title within the required period is a Class 3 misdemeanor under North Carolina law.

NOTARIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

☐ Both Seller's and Buyer's signatures on the title assignment must be notarized

☐ Wet-ink signatures on the original paper title are required

☐ Remote Electronic Notarization (REN) is NOT accepted for NCDMV title transfers

☐ The Notary Public must be commissioned in North Carolina (or the state where the signing occurs)

☐ The parties must personally appear before the Notary Public with valid photo identification

Required Documents for Title Transfer at NCDMV:

Properly assigned Certificate of Title with notarized signatures of both Seller and Buyer
Completed Title Application (Form MVR-1)
Completed Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MVR-181)
Valid Photo Identification
Proof of North Carolina Liability Insurance
Payment for Highway Use Tax (3%), title fee, and registration fee
Valid Safety Inspection (and Emissions Inspection if in a designated county)
Lien Release (if applicable)
Bill of Sale (recommended)

SECTION 11: NORTH CAROLINA INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Safety Inspection (Required in ALL 100 Counties):

North Carolina requires an annual safety inspection for all registered motor vehicles in all 100 counties. The inspection covers:

☐ Brakes (service and parking)
☐ Headlamps, taillamps, and turn signals
☐ Tires (tread depth and condition)
☐ Windshield and windows (visibility, cracks)
☐ Windshield wipers
☐ Horn
☐ Steering components
☐ Exhaust system
☐ Mirrors
☐ Seat belts
☐ Suspension components
☐ Fuel system

Emissions Inspection (Required in 19 Designated Counties):

Emissions inspections are required in the following 19 counties: Alamance, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Johnston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, New Hanover, Randolph, Rowan, Union, and Wake.

On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) testing is required for gasoline vehicles model year 1996 and newer
Diesel vehicles are exempt from emissions testing
New vehicles are exempt from emissions testing for the first three model years or 70,000 miles
Vehicles model year 20+ years old may be exempt (verify current exemptions with NCDMV)

Note (2026 Update): The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed eliminating emissions testing in all counties except Mecklenburg County, pending EPA approval. This change may take effect in mid-2026. Verify current requirements at the time of your transaction.

SECTION 12: DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

Date of Delivery: [__/__/____]

Time of Delivery: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM

Location of Delivery: [________________________________]

Items Delivered with Vehicle:

☐ Certificate of Title (properly assigned and notarized)

☐ Bill of Sale

☐ Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MVR-181)

☐ Odometer Disclosure Statement

☐ [____] Key(s)

☐ [____] Remote(s)/Key Fob(s)

☐ Owner's Manual

☐ Service Records

☐ Current Safety Inspection Receipt

☐ Emissions Inspection Receipt (if applicable)

☐ Warranty Documents

☐ Other: [________________________________]

Buyer's Acceptance:

Buyer acknowledges receipt of the vehicle and all items checked above, and accepts the vehicle in its present condition subject to the warranty terms (if any) set forth in this Bill of Sale.

SECTION 13: SIGNATURES AND NOTARIZATION

SELLER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-SELLER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-BUYER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

SECTION 14: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (REQUIRED FOR VEHICLE TRANSFERS)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

I, [________________________________], a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that on this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], before me personally appeared:

SELLER: [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she voluntarily signed the foregoing instrument for the purposes stated therein.

BUYER: [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she voluntarily signed the foregoing instrument for the purposes stated therein.

WITNESS my hand and notarial seal.

Notary Public Signature: ________________________________________

Printed Name: [________________________________]

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

IMPORTANT: This notary acknowledgment is for this Bill of Sale. The title assignment itself must ALSO be separately notarized on the Certificate of Title document. Both notarizations are required.

PART THREE: BOAT/WATERCRAFT BILL OF SALE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

WATERCRAFT, VESSEL, AND OUTBOARD MOTOR BILL OF SALE

This document is for use with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) vessel titling and registration system

NOTICE: North Carolina requires titling for all vessels 14 feet or greater in length AND all personal watercraft (jet skis), regardless of length. Registration is required for all motorized vessels and sailboats 14 feet or longer at the load waterline. Titling and registration are administered by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission using Form VL-1.

Document Date: [__/__/____]

SECTION 1: PARTIES

SELLER:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: NC ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]

Street Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Telephone: [________________________________]

Email: [________________________________]

SECTION 2: WATERCRAFT/VESSEL INFORMATION

Vessel Type:

☐ Motorboat ☐ Sailboat ☐ Pontoon ☐ Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) ☐ Center Console ☐ Bass Boat ☐ Canoe/Kayak ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Year Built: [____]

Manufacturer/Make: [________________________________]

Model: [________________________________]

Length: [____] feet [____] inches

Hull Material: ☐ Fiberglass ☐ Aluminum ☐ Wood ☐ Inflatable ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Hull Identification Number (HIN): [________________________________]

North Carolina Registration Number: NC [________________________________]

North Carolina Title Number: [________________________________]

Primary Color: [________________________________]

Secondary Color: [________________________________]

Fuel Type: ☐ Gasoline ☐ Diesel ☐ Electric ☐ None (Sail/Paddle)

Propulsion: ☐ Inboard ☐ Outboard ☐ Inboard/Outboard (I/O) ☐ Jet Drive ☐ Sail ☐ Paddle

Titling Requirement:

☐ This vessel IS required to be titled (14 feet or longer, or personal watercraft)

☐ This vessel is NOT required to be titled (under 14 feet, non-PWC)

SECTION 3: OUTBOARD MOTOR INFORMATION (If Applicable)

Motor 1:

Year: [____] Make: [________________________________] Horsepower: [____] HP

Serial Number: [________________________________]

Motor 2 (if applicable):

Year: [____] Make: [________________________________] Horsepower: [____] HP

Serial Number: [________________________________]

SECTION 4: TRAILER INFORMATION (If Included in Sale)

☐ Trailer is included in this sale

☐ Trailer is NOT included in this sale

If included:

Year: [____] Make: [________________________________]

VIN: [________________________________]

License Plate: [________________________________]

Title Number: [________________________________]

Trailer Value: $[________________________________]

North Carolina Note: Boat trailers are titled and registered separately through the NCDMV (not the Wildlife Resources Commission). The trailer title must be properly assigned and notarized, and Buyer must apply for a new trailer title at the NCDMV using Form MVR-1. The 3% Highway Use Tax applies to the trailer purchase price.

SECTION 5: PURCHASE PRICE

Watercraft/Vessel Price: $[________________________________]

Outboard Motor(s) Price: $[________________________________]

Trailer Price (if included): $[________________________________]

Accessories Included: $[________________________________]

TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE: $[________________________________]

Payment Method:

☐ Cash ☐ Certified Funds ☐ Personal Check ☐ Financing ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Tax Note: North Carolina imposes a 3% Highway Use Tax on watercraft titled in the state. The tax is collected by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission at the time of titling. Trailers are taxed separately through the NCDMV.

SECTION 6: WARRANTY STATUS

Select ONE:

☐ "AS-IS" SALE — NO WARRANTY

THIS WATERCRAFT, MOTOR(S), AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ARE SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS." SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR SEAWORTHINESS, PURSUANT TO N.C.G.S. § 25-2-316.

BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE WATERCRAFT AND ACCEPTS IT IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION.

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller provides the following limited warranty:

Coverage: [________________________________]

Duration: [________________________________]

Exclusions: [________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

☐ FULL WARRANTY

Seller warrants that the watercraft is:

☐ Free from defects in materials and workmanship

☐ Seaworthy and suitable for normal marine use

☐ Conforms to the description provided herein

Warranty Period: [________________________________]

Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]

SECTION 7: LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE

Check one:

☐ NO LIENS: The watercraft, motor(s), and trailer (if applicable) are free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.

☐ LIENS EXIST: The following liens exist:

Lienholder: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

Account Number: [________________________________]

Amount Owed: $[________________________________]

Payoff arrangements: [________________________________]

SECTION 8: SELLER REPRESENTATIONS

Seller represents and warrants that:

☐ Seller is the legal owner of the watercraft and has full authority to sell and transfer title.

☐ The Hull Identification Number (HIN) has not been altered, defaced, or removed.

☐ The watercraft has not been reported as stolen.

☐ All information provided regarding the watercraft is true and accurate.

☐ Seller will properly assign the Certificate of Title to Buyer.

☐ Seller will cooperate with NC Wildlife Resources Commission titling and registration transfer requirements.

☐ Seller will provide all registration documents in Seller's possession.

SECTION 9: NORTH CAROLINA WATERCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT NORTH CAROLINA REQUIREMENTS:

Per N.C.G.S. Chapter 75A and NC Wildlife Resources Commission regulations:

Titling: Titles are required for all vessels 14 feet or greater in length and all personal watercraft (jet skis), regardless of length. Titling is administered by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Registration: All motorized vessels and sailboats 14 feet or longer at the load waterline must be registered with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Registration is valid for the period specified on the registration certificate.
Transfer Process: The seller must properly assign the Certificate of Title. The buyer must submit a completed VL-1 Application (NC Vessel Registration and Title Application) along with applicable fees to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Applications can be submitted online at GoOutdoorsNorthCarolina.com, by mail, or in person at a local Wildlife Service Agent.
Display Requirements: The NC registration number (NC prefix) and current validation decals must be displayed on both sides of the bow in block letters at least 3 inches high.
Boating Education: North Carolina requires all persons born on or after January 1, 1988, to complete an approved boater education course before operating a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater.
Notarization: The Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) must be notarized when assigning from a dealer. Private-party title assignments should follow NCWRC requirements.

Registration Fees:

Motorboats and sailboats: varies by vessel length and type
Personal watercraft: flat fee
Contact NCWRC for current fee schedule

Documents Required for Watercraft Title Transfer:

☐ Properly assigned Certificate of Title (or notarized MSO for new vessels)

☐ Completed VL-1 Application (NC Vessel Registration and Title Application)

☐ Bill of Sale

☐ Valid Photo Identification

☐ Payment for titling and registration fees plus 3% Highway Use Tax

☐ Lien Release (if applicable)

SECTION 10: ITEMS INCLUDED IN SALE

Check all items included:

☐ Certificate of Title (properly assigned)

☐ Current Registration Certificate

☐ Owner's Manual

☐ Service Records

☐ Anchor and Line

☐ Life Jackets/PFDs (Quantity: [____])

☐ Fire Extinguisher

☐ Navigation Lights

☐ Horn/Whistle

☐ Dock Lines

☐ Fenders/Bumpers

☐ Boat Cover

☐ Bimini Top

☐ Throwable Flotation Device (Type IV PFD)

☐ Electronics (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Other: [________________________________]

SECTION 11: SIGNATURES AND NOTARIZATION

SELLER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-SELLER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

BUYER:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

CO-BUYER (if applicable):

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

SECTION 12: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Recommended for Watercraft)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

SELLER: [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument.

BUYER: [________________________________]

☐ Personally known to me, OR

☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])

who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument.

WITNESS my hand and notarial seal.

Notary Public Signature: ________________________________________

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Commission Number: [________________________________]

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

PART FOUR: SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS AND DISCLOSURES

FORM A: COMPREHENSIVE LIEN RELEASE AND SATISFACTION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

LIEN RELEASE AND SATISFACTION

The undersigned lienholder hereby certifies and releases the following:

Property Description:

☐ Motor Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model

VIN: [________________________________]

☐ Watercraft: [________________________________] HIN: [________________________________]

☐ Personal Property: [________________________________]

Lienholder Information:

Name: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]

Lien Information:

Original Lien Date: [__/__/____]

Original Lien Amount: $[________________________________]

Account/Reference Number: [________________________________]

The undersigned lienholder hereby certifies that:

The above-described lien has been fully satisfied and paid in full.
The lienholder releases all right, title, and interest in the above-described property.
The lienholder authorizes the NCDMV or NC Wildlife Resources Commission (as applicable) to remove its name as lienholder from the Certificate of Title.

Authorized Representative:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Title: [________________________________]

Notary Acknowledgment:

STATE OF [________________________________]
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Subscribed and sworn to before me this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____].

Notary Public: ________________________________________

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

FORM B: POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT TRANSFER

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

I/We, [________________________________] ("Principal"), hereby appoint:

[________________________________] ("Agent")

Address: [________________________________]

as my/our true and lawful attorney-in-fact to act in my/our name, place, and stead for the following limited purpose:

Property Description:

☐ Motor Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model

VIN: [________________________________] Title No.: [________________________________]

☐ Watercraft: [________________________________] HIN: [________________________________]

Powers Granted:

☐ To sign and execute any and all documents necessary to transfer title

☐ To obtain duplicate title if original is lost or unavailable

☐ To complete odometer disclosure statements

☐ To apply for registration and license plates

☐ To pay any fees, taxes, or charges associated with the transfer

☐ To complete the Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MVR-181)

☐ Other: [________________________________]

This Power of Attorney:

☐ Shall remain in effect until [__/__/____]

☐ Shall remain in effect until revoked in writing

Principal's Signature:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Notary Acknowledgment:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared [________________________________], known to me (or proved to me) to be the person whose name is subscribed above, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

Notary Public: ________________________________________

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

FORM C: GIFT AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

AFFIDAVIT OF GIFT (Supplements NCDMV Form MVR-317)

I, [________________________________], being first duly sworn, depose and state:

I am the owner of the following property:

☐ Motor Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model
VIN: [________________________________]

☐ Watercraft: [________________________________] HIN: [________________________________]

☐ Personal Property: [________________________________]

I am gifting the above-described property to:

Name: [________________________________]

Relationship: [________________________________]

Address: [________________________________]

NO CONSIDERATION: No money or other consideration of any kind has been or will be exchanged for this gift. The transfer is a bona fide gift.
FAIR MARKET VALUE: The fair market value of this property at the time of gift is: $[________________________________]
Highway Use Tax: For motor vehicle gifts in North Carolina, the 3% Highway Use Tax may be reduced or waived for transfers between certain family members. A completed NCDMV Form MVR-317 (Affidavit for a Gift Transfer) must be submitted. Eligible family relationships typically include: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, stepparent, stepchild, and legal guardian. Consult the NCDMV for the current list of qualifying relationships and applicable tax rates.
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Donor's Signature:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Recipient's Acknowledgment:

I, [________________________________], acknowledge receipt of the above-described property as a gift.

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Notary Acknowledgment:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

Subscribed and sworn to before me this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____].

Notary Public: ________________________________________

My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]

[NOTARY SEAL]

FORM D: SELLER'S DISCLOSURE ADDENDUM

ADDITIONAL SELLER DISCLOSURES

This Addendum is attached to and made part of the Bill of Sale dated [__/__/____] between:

Seller: [________________________________]

Buyer: [________________________________]

Property: [________________________________]

DISCLOSURE CHECKLIST

Seller makes the following additional disclosures (check all that apply):

For Vehicles:

☐ Vehicle has been in an accident (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has frame damage

☐ Vehicle has been repainted (partially or fully)

☐ Airbags have deployed and/or been replaced

☐ Vehicle has aftermarket modifications (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has known mechanical issues (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has electrical problems (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has water/flood damage

☐ Vehicle has rust or body corrosion (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Check engine light or other warning lights are on (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has failed safety inspection

☐ Vehicle has failed emissions inspection

☐ Vehicle has damage exceeding 25% of fair market value (N.C.G.S. § 20-71.4 disclosure)

☐ Title is held by lienholder

☐ Vehicle is being sold by someone other than the titled owner (explain): [________________________________]

☐ Vehicle has been used for rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.)

☐ Vehicle has a salvage, rebuilt, or flood title brand

For Watercraft:

☐ Hull has been repaired (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vessel has been in a collision or grounding

☐ Engine has been rebuilt or replaced

☐ Electrical system has issues (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Vessel has taken on water/sinking history

☐ NC Wildlife Resources Commission violations on record

☐ Other: [________________________________]

General Disclosures:

☐ Property is subject to a recall (describe): [________________________________]

☐ Property has been used for commercial purposes

☐ Property has been used as collateral for a loan

☐ Property was previously owned by: [________________________________]

☐ Other material facts: [________________________________]

Seller Certification:

I certify that all disclosures above are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Seller Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Buyer Acknowledgment:

I acknowledge receipt and review of the above disclosures.

Buyer Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

IMPORTANT NOTICES AND JURISDICTION NOTES

NORTH CAROLINA DMV (NCDMV) CONTACT INFORMATION

NCDMV Headquarters

Website: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv
Phone: (919) 715-7000
Address: 3101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-3101

NCDMV License Plate Agencies

Locations statewide — find the nearest office at: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices
License Plate Agencies handle title transfers, registrations, and plate issuance
Hours and services vary by location
Appointments may be available online

NC Wildlife Resources Commission (Watercraft)

Website: https://www.ncwildlife.gov
Phone: (833) 950-0575
Online Services: GoOutdoorsNorthCarolina.com
Address: 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

RELEVANT NORTH CAROLINA FORMS

Form MVR-1: Title Application (must be notarized)
Form MVR-181: Damage Disclosure Statement (mandatory for all vehicle transfers)
Form MVR-317: Affidavit for a Gift Transfer
Form VL-1: NC Vessel Registration and Title Application (Wildlife Resources Commission)

NORTH CAROLINA INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

Safety Inspection:

Required annually for ALL registered motor vehicles in all 100 counties
Comprehensive inspection of brakes, lights, tires, glass, wipers, horn, steering, exhaust, mirrors, seat belts, suspension, and fuel system
Must be performed at a licensed North Carolina inspection station
A current valid inspection is required for registration renewal and title transfer
Inspection fee varies by station (typically $13.60 for OBD vehicles, $30.00 combined safety and emissions)

Emissions Inspection:

Required annually in 19 designated counties: Alamance, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Johnston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, New Hanover, Randolph, Rowan, Union, and Wake
OBD-II testing for gasoline vehicles model year 1996 and newer
New vehicles exempt for first 3 model years or 70,000 miles
Diesel vehicles exempt from emissions testing
Vehicles 20+ model years old may be exempt (verify with NCDMV)

TIMELINE REQUIREMENTS

Action	Deadline
Buyer applies for title transfer at NCDMV (Form MVR-1)	Within 28 days of purchase
Late title transfer penalty	$20.00
Criminal penalty for failure to transfer title	Class 3 misdemeanor
Seller files Notice of Transfer (recommended)	Promptly after sale
Annual safety inspection (all 100 counties)	Annually, before registration renewal
Emissions inspection (19 counties)	Annually, before registration renewal
Watercraft registration with NCWRC	Submit promptly after purchase

FEES (Subject to Change — Verify with NCDMV)

Fee Type	Amount
Highway Use Tax	3% of purchase price
Title Fee	$56.00
Registration Fee	Varies by vehicle type and weight
License Plate Fee	$36.00 (standard)
Late Title Transfer Penalty	$20.00
Duplicate Title	$20.00
Safety Inspection	~$13.60
Combined Safety + Emissions Inspection	~$30.00
Watercraft Title Fee	Varies (contact NCWRC)
Watercraft Registration Fee	Varies by vessel length and type

NORTH CAROLINA-SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS

Notarization is Mandatory for Vehicle Transfers: North Carolina is one of the states that requires notarization of the title assignment for all motor vehicle transfers. Both the seller's and buyer's signatures on the title must be notarized with wet-ink signatures in the presence of a Notary Public. This is a strict requirement that the NCDMV enforces. Plan accordingly and schedule a notary before your vehicle transaction.

Plates Generally Stay with the Vehicle: Unlike some states, North Carolina license plates typically remain with the vehicle unless the seller specifically requests to transfer the plates to another vehicle. Verify the current plate policy with NCDMV.

Damage Disclosure is Mandatory: North Carolina law requires completion of the Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MVR-181) for every vehicle title transfer. Failure to disclose known damage can result in civil liability and potential criminal penalties.

Hurricane and Flood Damage: Given North Carolina's coastal geography and susceptibility to hurricanes, buyers should exercise particular caution regarding flood damage history. Request a vehicle history report and carefully inspect for signs of water damage. Flood-damaged titles must be properly branded.

Military Personnel: North Carolina has special provisions for military personnel stationed in the state. Active-duty military may be exempt from certain registration requirements. Contact the NCDMV for military-specific guidance.

This North Carolina Bill of Sale Pack is provided for informational purposes. Users should verify current requirements with the NCDMV and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and consult with a licensed North Carolina attorney for legal advice.

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