Kansas Car Bill of Sale: Form TR-312 + Requirements

Kansas recommends a bill of sale for private vehicle transfers. The state publishes Form TR-312 (Bill of Sale) as an optional template. Notarization is not required.

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Is a bill of sale required in Kansas?

Recommended but not strictly required.

Notarization

Not required.

State-specific form

Form TR-312 (Bill of Sale) is Kansas's optional bill of sale template. Available at ksrevenue.gov.

The bill of sale should include:

Seller's full legal name, address
Buyer's full legal name, address
Vehicle year, make, model, body type, VIN
Odometer reading
Sale price
Date of sale
Both signatures

Sales tax implications

Kansas state sales tax: 6.5% + local. Major counties:

Johnson County (Overland Park, KC-KS suburbs): 9.475–10.475%
Wyandotte County (Kansas City, KS): ~10.6%
Sedgwick County (Wichita): ~7.5%
Shawnee County (Topeka): ~9.15%

The buyer pays at the county treasurer at title transfer.

State-specific seller disclosures

Odometer disclosure: federally required for vehicles under 20 years old
No statewide emissions testing: Kansas doesn't require periodic emissions inspection
VIN inspection: required for out-of-state vehicles being titled in Kansas
Salvage title disclosure: required if branded

Where to file

The buyer files at the county treasurer's office in their county of residence within 60 days of sale.

For a more complete national reference, see the national bill of sale guide and our Kansas City guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a bill of sale in Kansas?

Recommended but not strictly required.

Does Kansas require a notarized bill of sale?

No.

What's the sales tax on a private car sale in Kansas?

State 6.5% + local. Johnson County (Overland Park) is 9.475–10.475%; Wyandotte County (KC-KS) is ~10.6%.

What form do I use?

Form TR-312 (Kansas Bill of Sale) or any generic template.

Where do I file the bill of sale in Kansas?

At the county treasurer's office in the buyer's county of residence. Within 60 days of sale.

Does Kansas require emissions testing?

No.

What if I lost the title in Kansas?

Apply for a duplicate at the county treasurer's office.

Should I disclose flaws on the bill of sale?

The "as-is" disclosure covers most. Disclose salvage or rebuilt status and major defects.

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