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Lansing, Michigan

Documents Needed to Sell a Trailer in Lansing

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private trailer sale in Lansing, Michigan. File at the MI Secretary of State – Lansing South Office — title transfer fee: $15.00, sales tax: 6.00%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Trailer title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
  • 2Completed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
  • 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender

Buyer Must Bring to DMV

  • 1Signed Trailer 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 Lansing

Office

MI Secretary of State – Lansing South Office

Address

6020 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48911

Phone

(888) 767-6424

Hours

Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Fees for Trailer Title Transfer in Lansing

Title Transfer Fee

$15.00

Sales Tax Rate

6.00%

Notarization

Not Required

Michigan statewide rate 6%

FAQ — Documents for Trailer Sale in Lansing

What documents do I need to sell a trailer in Lansing?
To sell a trailer in Lansing you need: a signed Trailer title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the MI Secretary of State – Lansing South Office.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a trailer in Lansing, Michigan?
Yes. The MI Secretary of State – Lansing South 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 trailer title transfer fee in Lansing?
The title transfer fee in Ingham 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 trailer title transfer in Lansing?
File at the MI Secretary of State – Lansing South Office, 6020 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48911. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (888) 767-6424.

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