Selling or buying a vehicle in Nebraska? A bill of sale is required by law — and open titles are illegal. The buyer’s name and address must be completed on the title at the time of purchase.
This free template is formatted for Nebraska’s requirements and works alongside the Certificate of Title at your county treasurer’s office.
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On this page:
- What Is a Nebraska Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale?
- Is a Bill of Sale Required in Nebraska?
- Nebraska-Specific Requirements
- Free Nebraska Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
- How to Fill Out the Template
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Nebraska
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Nebraska Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale?
A Nebraska motor vehicle bill of sale is a written record of a private vehicle sale.
Nebraska requires both a bill of sale and a completed title assignment — and the bill of sale must be notarized to be legally valid for title transfer purposes. The buyer’s name, address, and signature must appear in the purchaser’s section of the title at the time of purchase.
Is a Bill of Sale Required in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska requires the seller to provide the buyer with a Bill of Sale or a completed Nebraska Department of Revenue Form 6 (Nebraska Sales/Use Tax and Tire Fee Statement) at the time of purchase. The bill of sale must be notarized to be legally valid.
Nebraska-Specific Requirements
1. 30-Day Deadline
The buyer has 30 days from the date of purchase to apply for a new Certificate of Title at the county treasurer’s office. Penalties apply after 30 days.
2. Open Titles Are Illegal
Nebraska law strictly prohibits open titles. If the seller has signed the title but left the purchaser’s section blank, the title is considered open — it will be confiscated by the county official, the DMV, or law enforcement. The buyer’s name, address, and signature must be completed in the purchaser’s section at the time of purchase.
3. ⚠️ Notarized Bill of Sale Required
Nebraska requires the bill of sale to be notarized to be legally valid for title transfer purposes. Both the buyer and seller must sign before a notary public. Do not pre-sign — bring the unsigned form to the notary and sign there.
4. All Title Owners Must Sign
All names that appear on the Certificate of Title must sign in the Seller’s section. Note that in Nebraska, spouses cannot sign as an agent for one another — each owner must sign personally.
5. Sales Tax
Nebraska charges sales and use tax on the purchase price of a privately sold vehicle. Form 6 (Nebraska Sales/Use Tax and Tire Fee Statement) may be used in place of or alongside a bill of sale to document the sale price for tax purposes. Tax is paid at the county treasurer’s office at the time of title transfer.
6. Title Fee
The Nebraska title fee is $10. Additional registration fees apply depending on the vehicle type and weight.
Free Nebraska Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
This template opens in Google Docs. Click Use Template to save a copy to your Drive, fill it out digitally, or print and complete by hand.
How to Fill Out the Template
Enter the seller’s name exactly as it appears on the Certificate of Title. Enter the buyer’s name and address exactly as they want it on the new title — these must also be completed in the purchaser’s section of the title at the time of purchase.
In Section 3, copy the VIN character by character. Enter the full agreed purchase price in Section 4.
Both parties sign Section 11 and Section 13 (Notary Acknowledgment) in the presence of a notary. Do not pre-sign. Bring the unsigned form to the notary and sign there.
For a complete field-by-field walkthrough of every section, see: How to Fill Out a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale →
How to Transfer a Car Title in Nebraska
For the Seller
Sign the Seller’s section of the title — all listed owners must sign personally. Complete the purchaser’s section of the title with the buyer’s name, address, and their signature at the time of purchase. Provide the buyer with this notarized bill of sale.
For the Buyer
Within 30 days of purchase, visit the county treasurer’s office with the completed title, this notarized bill of sale (or Form 6), proof of insurance, valid Nebraska ID, and payment for the $10 title fee and applicable sales tax.
Lost Title
Apply for a duplicate title at the county treasurer’s office before proceeding. Contact the Nebraska DMV at dmv.nebraska.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Nebraska requires the seller to provide the buyer with a notarized bill of sale or Nebraska Department of Revenue Form 6 at the time of purchase. The bill of sale must be notarized to be legally valid for title transfer purposes.
An open title is a Certificate of Title where the seller has signed but left the buyer’s section blank. Nebraska law strictly prohibits this. If an open title is discovered, it will be confiscated by the county official, DMV, or law enforcement. The buyer’s name, address, and signature must be completed at the time of purchase.
30 days from the date of purchase. Penalties apply after 30 days. The transfer is completed at the county treasurer’s office.
No. Nebraska law specifically states that spouses cannot sign as an agent for one another. Each owner listed on the title must personally sign in the Seller’s section. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Form 6 is the Nebraska Department of Revenue Sales/Use Tax and Tire Fee Statement for Motor Vehicle and Trailer Sales. It can be used in place of or alongside a separate bill of sale to document the sale price for tax calculation purposes at the county treasurer’s office.
Yes, as long as it is notarized. Nebraska requires the bill of sale to be notarized to be legally valid. Any bill of sale with the required information — seller and buyer details, VIN, purchase price, odometer reading, date of sale, and notarized signatures of both parties — is acceptable.
This template and all information on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Contact the Nebraska DMV at dmv.nebraska.gov to confirm current requirements before completing your transaction.