North Carolina Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in North Carolina. From the North Carolina 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 North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles — Dealer Regulation / License & Theft Bureau (NCDMV) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
North Carolina state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Title Application (MVR-1) ↗ | Transfers title and applies for registration / Highway Use Tax on each sale. | Every deal |
| Odometer Disclosure Statement (MVR-180) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer (NC form). | Every deal |
| Damage Disclosure Statement (MVR-181) ↗ | NC-required disclosure of prior damage/wreck history at transfer. | Every deal |
| Power of Attorney (MVR-63) ↗ | Lets the dealer sign title/odometer paperwork when the customer or title is not present. | As needed |
| Highway-Use Tax Exemption Certificate (MVR-613) ↗ | Certifies a transfer that is exempt from the 3% Highway Use Tax. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
North Carolina dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in North Carolina?+
North Carolina dealers use Title Application (MVR-1), Odometer Disclosure Statement (MVR-180), Damage Disclosure Statement (MVR-181), Power of Attorney (MVR-63) 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 North Carolina dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles — Dealer Regulation / License & Theft Bureau (NCDMV). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.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 North Carolina?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in North Carolina and every other state.
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