City release page
Use this bill of sale when selling a personal watercraft in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.
DMV / Title Office
Iowa DMV – Council Bluffs
Address
Visit https://iowadot.gov/mvd to find the nearest Council Bluffs office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$25.00
Sales Tax Rate
5%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
5% one-time new registration fee instead of sales tax
Iowa does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Council Bluffs County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Council Bluffs is in Council Bluffs County. Title transfers are handled by the Iowa DMV – Council Bluffs at Visit https://iowadot.gov/mvd to find the nearest Council Bluffs office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 5%. 5% one-time new registration fee instead of sales tax.
No. Iowa does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $25.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 5% is collected at the time of title transfer.