Mississippi Bill of Sale — Free Template & Generator
Mississippi’s Department of Revenue warns sellers about one mistake in particular: “Do not leave the buyer’s name blank to complete later – this is a violation of Mississippi law.” The seller completes every section of the title assignment except the buyer’s printed name and signature, and takes the license plate off once the vehicle is handed over. A bill of sale signed on the same day records who bought it, when and for how much.
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How it works
- 01 Mississippi 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 Mississippi’s paperwork
Word & PDF on your device; the state steps and forms are listed below, each cited to the source.
What Mississippi actually requires
Mississippi rules for a private sale
Last verified September 30, 2026- Title assignment Seller completes everything but the buyer’s name and signature
To transfer ownership, “The title must be assigned to the new owner” and “The seller must complete all sections on the title assignment except for the buyer’s printed name and signature.” If the buyer and seller are related — spouse, child, parent, grandchild, grandparent, brother or sister — “an Affidavit of Relationship should be completed.”
- Incomplete titles A blank buyer name is a violation of state law
The DOR’s warning about incomplete title assignments: “Never accept or deliver a title that is incomplete or improperly assigned. Do not leave the buyer’s name blank to complete later – this is a violation of Mississippi law.”
- License plate The seller removes it
“The previous owner must remove the license plate once the title is assigned, and the vehicle or trailer is handed over to the new owner.”
- Buyer’s deadline 30 business days to register
“You must register the vehicle within 30 business days of the purchase date.” If you bought the vehicle outside your home county, you have “48 hours to transport the vehicle to residence or place of business,” and then still have 30 business days to complete the registration before any penalties apply.
Mississippi Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions
How this document fits Mississippi’s paperwork
Official form: The DOR describes a private transfer through the title: “The title must be assigned to the new owner,” with the seller completing all sections of the assignment except the buyer’s printed name and signature. We found no state bill-of-sale form for a vehicle on the DOR’s title pages; a bill of sale is the written record of price, date, odometer and terms that goes with the assigned title.
Fill in the bill of sale and the title assignment together, with the buyer present. Mississippi forbids leaving the buyer’s name blank, so both documents should name the same buyer on the same date. The seller completes every part of the assignment except the buyer’s printed name and signature, the buyer signs, and the seller removes the plate. The bill of sale is the proof of price and terms each of you keeps. The buyer then has thirty business days to register.
FAQ
Mississippi bill of sale questions
- Do I need a bill of sale to sell a car in Mississippi?
- The DOR describes the transfer through the title assignment, which the seller must complete in full apart from the buyer’s printed name and signature. A bill of sale is the written record of the price, date, odometer and terms, and it is what either of you can produce later to prove the deal. The DOR does list a bill of sale as acceptable proof of ownership when registering some trailers.
- Can I leave the buyer’s name blank on a Mississippi title?
- No. The Department of Revenue says: “Do not leave the buyer’s name blank to complete later – this is a violation of Mississippi law,” and warns never to accept or deliver a title that is incomplete or improperly assigned.
- How long do I have to register a car in Mississippi after buying it?
- 30 business days from the purchase date. If you bought it outside your home county, you get 48 hours to bring it home and then still have the 30 business days before penalties apply.
- Do I keep the license plate when I sell my car in Mississippi?
- The previous owner must remove the license plate once the title is assigned and the vehicle is handed over to the new owner.
- We are related. Is there anything extra?
- Yes. If the buyer and seller are related — spouse, child, parent, grandchild, grandparent, brother or sister — the DOR says an Affidavit of Relationship should be completed with the title transfer.
- 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.