The Nebraska Bill of Sale is a one-page form from the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that documents the sale and transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle. It is one of the vehicle forms the DMV makes available as a courtesy, and it records the date of sale, the sum paid, the vehicle's year, make, model and VIN, and the seller and buyer. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the Nebraska DMV at dmv.nebraska.gov.
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What is Bill of Sale – Nebraska?
The Bill of Sale is a State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) form that records the sale of a motor vehicle, with the date, price, vehicle details and the seller's and buyer's signatures.
On the form, the seller is called the Transferor (Seller) and the buyer the Transferee (Buyer). The opening statement has the seller acknowledge receipt of a stated sum from the buyer and sell and transfer ownership of the motor vehicle described below it. The vehicle block asks for the Year, Make, Model and VIN. Each party then gives a full name, address (city, state and ZIP), phone number and signature.
The form also carries a warranty: the seller warrants that he or she is the lawful owner of the vehicle and that it is free and clear of all liens, security agreements, encumbrances, claims, demands and charges.
At the bottom, each party has a "Subscribed and sworn before me" block with a line for the signature of a Notary Public or Designated County Official, the date, the notary's commission expiration and a seal area.
The DMV's note on the form is the key to understanding its status. Individuals transacting a motor vehicle transfer of ownership must complete a Bill of Sale at the time of sale, but they are not required to use this particular form. The DMV makes it available as a courtesy. The form is marked Revised 1/2014.
Who needs to file Bill of Sale – Nebraska?
The people who use this form are the two parties to a motor vehicle sale in Nebraska: the seller (transferor) and the buyer (transferee). Both fill in their own information, and both sign.
The DMV's note on the form says that individuals transacting a motor vehicle transfer of ownership must complete a Bill of Sale at the time of sale. The same note says they are not required to use this DMV form. If you prefer another Bill of Sale document, the note does not prohibit it, but a Bill of Sale must still be completed.
Sellers should read the printed warranty before signing. By signing, the seller warrants that he or she is the lawful owner and that the vehicle is free and clear of all liens, security agreements, encumbrances, claims, demands and charges.
The form does not describe who may sign on behalf of someone else. For a transaction that involves a representative, contact the Nebraska DMV at (402) 471-3918.
When to file Bill of Sale – Nebraska
Complete the Bill of Sale at the time of the sale. The DMV's note on the form says individuals transacting a motor vehicle transfer of ownership must complete a Bill of Sale at the time of sale, and the form's first entry is the date of sale in MO/DAY/YEAR format. The form prints no other deadline, renewal period or validity period. If the buyer and seller choose to use the notary or county official blocks, those are completed with the signatures, using the "day of" lines and the commission expiration date that the form provides.
How to fill out Bill of Sale – Nebraska
Enter the date of sale
At the top of the form, write the date of sale in MO/DAY/YEAR format.
Print seller and buyer names
In the opening statement, print the name of the Transferor (Seller) and the name of the Transferee (Buyer) where the form says PLEASE PRINT.
Enter the payment amount
In the line "in consideration of the payment of the sum of $", write the amount the seller received from the buyer.
Describe the vehicle
Under Vehicle Information, enter the Year, Make, Model and VIN of the motor vehicle being transferred.
Complete the transferor information
In the Transferor Information column, enter the seller's full name, address, city, state, ZIP and phone number.
Complete the transferee information
In the Transferee Information column, enter the buyer's full name, address, city, state, ZIP and phone number.
Sign the form
The seller signs on the Transferor's (Seller) Signature line and the buyer signs on the Transferee's (Buyer) Signature line. By signing, the seller gives the lien-free ownership warranty printed on the form.
Complete the notary blocks if used
If a Notary Public or Designated County Official is used, the official completes the "Subscribed and sworn before me the day of" block for each party, signs, enters the commission expiration date and applies the SEAL.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the date, amount, VIN and names, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and keep it with your records of the sale.
How to submit Bill of Sale – Nebraska
The form prints no filing channel, mailing address or portal for the completed Bill of Sale. It is completed by the seller and the buyer at the time of sale and signed by both of them. If you use the notary blocks, the Notary Public or Designated County Official signs and seals the form in those blocks.
For questions about the form, the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles prints this contact information on it: 301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 94789, Lincoln, NE 68509-4789, telephone (402) 471-3918. The DMV also lists its forms at https://dmv.nebraska.gov/forms. Ask the DMV what to do with the completed form for your transaction.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; how the completed form is used follows the DMV's instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the date of sale blank or writing it in another format; the form asks for MO/DAY/YEAR.
- Typing or writing names in a way that is hard to read; the Transferor (Seller) and Transferee (Buyer) lines are marked PLEASE PRINT.
- Omitting the VIN, year, make or model in the vehicle block, so the form does not identify the motor vehicle being transferred.
- Signing as seller when the vehicle is subject to a lien or security agreement; the form has the seller warrant that it is free and clear of all liens, security agreements and encumbrances.
- Having only one party sign; the form has a signature line for the Transferor (Seller) and one for the Transferee (Buyer).
- Assuming you must use this DMV form; the DMV's note says you must complete a Bill of Sale at the time of sale but are not required to use this form.
- Leaving the notary or county official's commission expiration or SEAL blank when you use the notary blocks.
- Filling in the sum of payment incorrectly, since the seller acknowledges receipt of that sum in the opening statement.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bill of sale for a vehicle in Nebraska?
It is a record of the sale of a motor vehicle. The Nebraska DMV's Bill of Sale form captures the date of sale, the sum paid, the vehicle's year, make, model and VIN, and the names, addresses and signatures of the seller and the buyer.
Do I have to use the Nebraska DMV Bill of Sale form?
No. The DMV's note on the form says individuals must complete a Bill of Sale at the time of sale, but they are not required to use this form. The DMV makes it available as a courtesy.
What does the seller warrant on the Nebraska Bill of Sale?
The seller warrants being the lawful owner of the vehicle and that it is free and clear of all liens, security agreements, encumbrances, claims, demands and charges. The seller makes this statement by signing the form.
Does the Nebraska Bill of Sale have to be notarized?
The form includes a notary block for each party, with a line for a Notary Public or Designated County Official, a commission expiration date and a seal area. The form does not say that the blocks must be used; ask the DMV at (402) 471-3918 about your transaction.
Can I fill out the Nebraska Bill of Sale online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form or send it to the Nebraska DMV.
Where do I send the completed Bill of Sale?
The form names no filing address or portal. It is completed by the seller and buyer at the time of sale. For what to do with it, contact the Nebraska DMV at (402) 471-3918 or PO Box 94789, Lincoln, NE 68509-4789.
When do I complete the Bill of Sale?
At the time of the sale. The DMV's note says a Bill of Sale must be completed at the time of a motor vehicle transfer of ownership, and the form's first entry is the date of sale in MO/DAY/YEAR format.
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