North Dakota: notifying the DMV after you sell

North Dakota doesn't have a sale notice for sellers. You're protected by signing the title over correctly, handling your plates and keeping good records.

At a glance

• Required? No. North Dakota has no sale notice for sellers.
• Deadline: None for you
• Form: None
• Where to file: Nothing to file

What to do

1. Sign the title over to Plug in front of a notary.
2. Remove your plates before pickup. Your liability ends once you hand over the signed, notarized title and remove the plates.
3. A Bill of Sale is recommended. Keep a copy.

Your license plates

• Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
• Transfer or surrender them.

Keep for your records

• A copy of the signed title
• Your Bill of Sale

Official source

North Dakota DOT: Motor Vehicle

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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the North Dakota DOT site for the latest requirements.