Indiana Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Indiana. From the Indiana 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 Indiana Secretary of State — Auto Dealer Services Division or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Indiana state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Title for a Vehicle (State Form 205) ↗ | Transfers title and applies for registration on each sale, filed with the Indiana BMV. | Every deal |
| Certificate of Gross Retail or Use Tax on a Motor Vehicle (Form ST-108) ↗ | Documents Indiana sales/use tax collected on a vehicle sale (ST-108E for exemptions). | As needed |
| Reassignment of a Vehicle by a Registered Dealer (State Form 20070) / Limited Power of Attorney (State Form 1940) ↗ | Reassigns a title through the dealer and grants authority to sign title/odometer when the title isn't present. | As needed |
| Interim License Plate (Plates on Demand) ↗ | Temporary plate the dealer issues to the buyer at sale until permanent registration. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure Statement (State Form 43230 / on secure title) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer of ownership. | 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 |
Indiana dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Indiana?+
Indiana dealers use Application for Certificate of Title for a Vehicle (State Form 205), Certificate of Gross Retail or Use Tax on a Motor Vehicle (Form ST-108), Reassignment of a Vehicle by a Registered Dealer (State Form 20070) / Limited Power of Attorney (State Form 1940), Interim License Plate (Plates on Demand), 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 Indiana dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Indiana Secretary of State — Auto Dealer Services Division. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.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 Indiana?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Indiana and every other state.
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