Iowa Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Iowa. From the Iowa title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), Motor Vehicle Division — Office of Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Iowa state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Motor Vehicle or Towable Recreational Vehicle Dealer License (Form 417008) ↗ | Primary application to obtain or renew a dealer license. | Every deal |
| Application for Certificate of Title and/or Registration (Form 411007) ↗ | Titles and registers each sold vehicle; submitted to the county treasurer. | Every deal |
| Power of Attorney (Form 411021) ↗ | Appoints an attorney-in-fact to sign titling/registration documents. | As needed |
| Registration Applied For Cards (temp tags) ↗ | Dealer 45-day temporary tags, issued via ARTS/ERT on DOT-provided stock. | As needed |
| Iowa Fee for New Registration / Sales Tax (collected on Form 411007) | Iowa collects a fee for new registration at titling rather than a separate per-sale dealer sales-tax return; resale purchases use the Iowa Sales/Use Tax Exemption Certificate (Dept. of Revenue Form 31-014). | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 411077) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer when the title lacks space. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Iowa dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Iowa?+
Iowa dealers use Application for Motor Vehicle or Towable Recreational Vehicle Dealer License (Form 417008), Application for Certificate of Title and/or Registration (Form 411007), Power of Attorney (Form 411021), Registration Applied For Cards (temp tags) and more, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Iowa dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), Motor Vehicle Division — Office of Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Iowa?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Iowa and every other state.
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