Nebraska Bill of Sale for a Car
A bill of sale is required to title or register a privately purchased car in Nebraska. Nebraska requires individuals transacting a private motor vehicle transfer of ownership to complete a bill of sale at the time of sale (the seller must give the buyer a Bill of Sale or a completed Dept. of Revenue Form 6), though use of the DMV's own form is optional.
Verified against official Nebraska sources · 2026-07-08 · Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team
Bill of sale
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Bill of sale notary
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Bill of Sale
Official form: Bill of Sale (Nebraska DMV courtesy form, no form number; Rev. 1/2014) · Free printable Nebraska template →
What a Nebraska car bill of sale must include
- Date of sale
- Sale price
- Vehicle year, make, model, and VIN
- Seller (transferor) full name, address, and phone number
- Buyer (transferee) full name, address, and phone number
- Seller and buyer signatures
- Seller's warranty that the vehicle is free and clear of liens and encumbrances
The seller is responsible for completing the Odometer Certification section of the Nebraska title, consistent with the federal baseline requiring disclosure for vehicles under 20 model years old (2011 and newer).
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FAQ
Do you need a bill of sale to sell a car privately in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska requires individuals transacting a private motor vehicle transfer of ownership to complete a bill of sale at the time of sale (the seller must give the buyer a Bill of Sale or a completed Dept. of Revenue Form 6), though use of the DMV's own form is optional.
Does a Nebraska car bill of sale have to be notarized?
In some cases. The optional official DMV Bill of Sale form includes 'subscribed and sworn' notary blocks for both the seller's and buyer's signatures, but the DMV's transfer-of-ownership page does not list notarization as a standalone requirement and any bill of sale form may be used.
Is there an official Nebraska bill of sale form?
Yes — Bill of Sale (Nebraska DMV courtesy form, no form number; Rev. 1/2014) (linked above). You can also use any document that contains the same information.
What should a Nebraska car bill of sale include?
At minimum: date of sale; sale price; vehicle year, make, model, and vin; seller (transferor) full name, address, and phone number; buyer (transferee) full name, address, and phone number; seller and buyer signatures. The seller is responsible for completing the Odometer Certification section of the Nebraska title, consistent with the federal baseline requiring disclosure for vehicles under 20 model years old (2011 and newer).
What should I check before signing the Nebraska bill of sale?
Confirm the VIN on the document matches the dashboard and door-jamb VIN character-for-character, and check the vehicle's history first: the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report shows open recalls for that VIN, plus complaints and service bulletins for the model and the original window sticker where available. Once you sign, the car — and its problems — are yours, so they're cheaper to find before you sign.
Sources: bill-of-sale, notarization, and odometer requirements from Nebraska DMV/DOR/DOT guidance (linked above). Requirements change by statute — confirm with the state before you sign. Cite this page: CarWhere, "Nebraska Bill of Sale for a Car," carwhere.com/titles/bill-of-sale/nebraska, verified 2026-07-08.