Kearney, Nebraska
Documents Needed to Sell a Trailer in Kearney
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private trailer sale in Kearney, Nebraska. File at the Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle — title transfer fee: $10.00, sales tax: 7.50%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Trailer title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale (notarized)
- 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 (notarized)
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $10.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 7.50% of purchase price
- 6Proof of Nebraska insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ⚠ Required in Nebraska
Nebraska requires notarization of the title assignment.
Where to File in Kearney
Office
Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle
Address
1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
Phone
(308) 236-1226
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Fees for Trailer Title Transfer in Kearney
Title Transfer Fee
$10.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.50%
Notarization
Required (~$15)
Nebraska state rate 5.5% + Kearney city 2.0%
FAQ — Documents for Trailer Sale in Kearney
- What documents do I need to sell a trailer in Kearney?
- To sell a trailer in Kearney you need: a signed Trailer title, a completed bill of sale (notarized), and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a trailer in Kearney, Nebraska?
- Yes. The Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Nebraska-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the trailer title transfer fee in Kearney?
- The title transfer fee in Buffalo County is $10.00. Sales tax of 7.50% is also due at the time of registration. Nebraska state rate 5.5% + Kearney city 2.0%
- Where do I file a trailer title transfer in Kearney?
- File at the Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle, 1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (308) 236-1226.