Grand Rapids, Michigan
Documents Needed to Sell a Bus in Grand Rapids
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private bus sale in Grand Rapids, Michigan. File at the MI Secretary of State – Grand Rapids Office — title transfer fee: $15.00, sales tax: 6.00%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Bus title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Bus title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 6.00% of purchase price
- 6Proof of Michigan insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Michigan
Michigan does not require notarization.
Where to File in Grand Rapids
Office
MI Secretary of State – Grand Rapids Office
Address
38 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone
(888) 767-6424
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fees for Bus Title Transfer in Grand Rapids
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.00%
Notarization
Not Required
Michigan statewide rate 6%
FAQ — Documents for Bus Sale in Grand Rapids
- What documents do I need to sell a bus in Grand Rapids?
- To sell a bus in Grand Rapids you need: a signed Bus title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the MI Secretary of State – Grand Rapids Office.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a bus in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
- Yes. The MI Secretary of State – Grand Rapids Office requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Michigan-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the bus title transfer fee in Grand Rapids?
- The title transfer fee in Kent County is $15.00. Sales tax of 6.00% is also due at the time of registration. Michigan statewide rate 6%
- Where do I file a bus title transfer in Grand Rapids?
- File at the MI Secretary of State – Grand Rapids Office, 38 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (888) 767-6424.