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Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer

Indiana vehicle title transfer office for Bloomington and Monroe County. Get your Bloomington bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Indiana BMV License Branch – Bloomington.

Bloomington Title & Registration Office

Office Name

Indiana BMV License Branch – Bloomington

Address

802 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401

Phone

(888) 692-6841

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM); Sat 8:30 AM–12:00 PM

Title Transfer Fee

$15.00

Vehicle Sales Tax

7.00%

Special requirements in Monroe County:

  • Complete Indiana State Form 44237 (Affidavit for Transfer of a Motor Vehicle) when titling
  • Title must be transferred within 45 days of purchase
  • Indiana sales tax (7%) paid at BMV license branch at time of title transfer
  • Both parties should retain a copy of the bill of sale for tax and liability records

Notarization in Bloomington: ✓ Not Required

Indiana does not require notarization for a private vehicle bill of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the title and a State Form 44237 are sufficient.

Documents Required for Bloomington Title Transfer

  • 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 7.00% of sale price
  • 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
  • 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)

FAQ — Bloomington DMV

Where is the DMV in Bloomington, Indiana?
The Bloomington title office is the Indiana BMV License Branch – Bloomington, located at 802 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM); Sat 8:30 AM–12:00 PM. Phone: (888) 692-6841.
What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Bloomington?
The title transfer fee in Monroe County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 7.00%. Indiana state sales tax 7% (flat statewide rate; no county or city vehicle sales tax surcharge)
What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Bloomington?
You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 7.00% sales tax.
Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Bloomington?
A signed bill of sale is required by the Indiana BMV License Branch – Bloomington to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.

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