Kansas Bill of Sale — Free Template & Generator
Kansas lets the parties separate the car from the title — within limits. Under K.S.A. 8-135, the seller delivers the assigned title “at the time of delivery to the buyer of the vehicle or at a time agreed upon by the parties, not to exceed 60 days,” and that agreement must be on a Division of Vehicles form. The buyer, in turn, has 60 days to register, but may not drive the vehicle in that period without a temporary registration.
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How it works
- 01 Kansas is already selected
The governing-law clause names the state; change it only if the sale happens elsewhere.
- 02 Enter the item and the parties
Vehicle, boat or general item — VIN and odometer, or HIN — plus price, payment method, seller and buyer.
- 03 Review clause by clause
The as-is terms, the seller’s title warranty and, for vehicles, the federal odometer statement.
- 04 Download, then file Kansas’s paperwork
Word & PDF on your device; the state steps and forms are listed below, each cited to the source.
What Kansas actually requires
Kansas rules for a private sale
Last verified September 30, 2026- Seller’s assignment Assignment with warranty of title
On a sale where the transferor holds the title, “the holder of such certificate of title shall endorse on the same an assignment thereof, with warranty of title in a form prescribed by the division and printed thereon and the transferor shall deliver the same to the buyer at the time of delivery to the buyer of the vehicle or at a time agreed upon by the parties, not to exceed 60 days, inclusive of weekends and holidays, after the time of delivery.” The agreement “shall be executed on a form provided by the division.”
- Title by mail Restricted mail within the 60 days counts
“The requirements of this paragraph concerning delivery of an assigned title are satisfied if the transferor mails to the transferee by restricted mail the assigned certificate of title within the 60 days.”
- Buyer’s deadline 60 days to register — with a temporary registration to drive
The new owner, “within 60 days, inclusive of weekends and holidays, from date of such transfer shall make application to the division for registration or reregistration of the vehicle, but no person shall operate the vehicle on any highway in this state during the sixty-day period without having applied for and obtained temporary registration from the county treasurer or from a dealer.” For failure to apply, “a penalty of $2 shall be added to other fees.”
- No title, no registration Satisfactory evidence of ownership first
“No vehicle required to be registered shall be registered or any license plate or registration decal issued therefor, unless the applicant for registration shall present satisfactory evidence of ownership and apply for an original certificate of title for such vehicle.”
How this document fits Kansas’s paperwork
Official form: The Kansas Department of Revenue website was not reachable from our host, so this page cites only K.S.A. 8-135 as published by the Kansas Legislature. The statute transfers ownership through the assigned certificate of title. A bill of sale records the price, date and terms, and the agreed date for delivering the title if it is not handed over with the vehicle.
Hand over the assigned title with the vehicle if you can. If you cannot — the lender still has it, say — K.S.A. 8-135 allows up to 60 days by agreement on the Division of Vehicles’ form, or delivery by restricted mail within that time. Write the agreed delivery date in the bill of sale’s “Additional terms” field too. The buyer gets a temporary registration from the county treasurer before driving, and registers within 60 days.
FAQ
Kansas bill of sale questions
- Is a bill of sale required in Kansas?
- K.S.A. 8-135 transfers ownership through the certificate of title, assigned with a warranty of title. A bill of sale is the record of the price, the date the 60-day periods start, and any agreed date for delivering the title.
- Can the seller give me the title later in Kansas?
- Yes, within limits. The statute lets the parties agree on a delivery time not exceeding 60 days (weekends and holidays included) after the vehicle is delivered, on a form provided by the Division of Vehicles. Mailing the assigned title by restricted mail within those 60 days also satisfies the requirement.
- How long does a Kansas buyer have to register a car?
- 60 days, inclusive of weekends and holidays, from the transfer. A $2 penalty is added for failing to apply in time.
- Can I drive a car I just bought privately in Kansas?
- Not on the highway until you have applied for and obtained a temporary registration from the county treasurer (or a dealer), per K.S.A. 8-135. After the 60-day period, driving it unregistered is unlawful.
- Can I register a Kansas car without the title?
- No. The statute says no vehicle required to be registered shall be registered, and no plate or decal issued, unless the applicant presents satisfactory evidence of ownership and applies for an original certificate of title.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. Free Contract Generator provides self-help templates and general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Vehicle-transfer rules are set by each state and change; confirm the current rule with the agency cited and consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.