North Dakota Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in North Dakota. From the North Dakota 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 Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Motor Vehicle Division — Dealer Services or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
North Dakota state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Title & Registration of a Vehicle (SFN 2872) ↗ | Applies for North Dakota title and registration; the 5% motor vehicle excise tax is remitted here. | Every deal |
| Dealer Re-Assignment and Warranty of Title (SFN 2878) ↗ | Dealer reassignment of title on resale (Part 1 assignment is SFN 2877). | As needed |
| Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (paid via SFN 2872) ↗ | 5% motor vehicle excise tax collected at titling (NDCC Ch. 57-40.3) — no separate dealer excise return. | Every deal |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (on the certificate of title; secure form SFN 18773) | Federally required mileage disclosure — recorded on the title itself; the secure SFN 18773 reassignment/odometer form is ordered from MVD, not downloadable. | 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 |
North Dakota dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in North Dakota?+
North Dakota dealers use Application for Certificate of Title & Registration of a Vehicle (SFN 2872), Dealer Re-Assignment and Warranty of Title (SFN 2878), Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (paid via SFN 2872), 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 Dakota dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Motor Vehicle Division — Dealer 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 Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.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 North Dakota?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in North Dakota and every other state.
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