North Dakota law requires a Damage Disclosure Statement for vehicles that are less than nine years old. This section is often included on the title itself. If the vehicle has sustained damage exceeding a certain threshold (typically related to salvage or total loss history), you must disclose it. If the title does not have this section, or if the space is full, you may need to complete a separate Damage Disclosure Statement (SFN 18609).

You cannot legally sell a vehicle without a title in North Dakota. If yours is lost, stolen, or damaged, you must apply for a duplicate title using the Application for Certificate of Title & Registration of a Vehicle (SFN 2872). If there is a lien on the vehicle, you must pay off the loan first. The lender will then release the lien, allowing you to obtain a clear title to sign over to the buyer.

While the title acts as the primary transfer document, a Bill of Sale is highly recommended for all private sellers. It serves as a legal receipt and proof of the transaction details. You should create a document that includes:
The vehicle's year, make, model, and VIN.
The purchase price and date of sale.
The full names and signatures of both the seller and the buyer.
Both parties should keep a signed copy for their records. The buyer may need it if there are any discrepancies with the title information.

No. Private sellers do not collect sales tax (motor vehicle excise tax). The buyer is responsible for paying the 5% excise tax directly to the NDDOT when they title and register the vehicle in their name.

Generally, no. If the vehicle is already titled in North Dakota, no inspection is required for a private sale to another North Dakota resident. However, if you are selling a vehicle with an out-of-state title, or if the vehicle has been rebuilt or salvaged, the buyer will likely need to have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection completed by a qualified business or official before they can register it.