Minot, North Dakota
How to Fill Out a Minot Boat Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a boat bill of sale in Minot, North Dakota (Form SFN 2872). Includes the exact ND DOT – Minot Office location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$5.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.00%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Minot Boat Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the ND DOT – Minot Office.
- 2
Record Boat details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the North Dakota title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. North Dakota does not require notarization. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
- 5
Submit to the ND DOT – Minot Office
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 315 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (701) 328-2725. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $5.00 and sales tax at 7.00%.
Minot Title & Registration Office
Office
ND DOT – Minot Office
Address
315 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701
Phone
(701) 328-2725
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Ward County:
- Title transfer at Ward County Recorder within 30 days
- 5% excise tax
- Seller must sign title
- Odometer disclosure required
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the ND DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Boat Bill of Sale in Minot
- Where do I file a boat bill of sale in Minot?
- File at the ND DOT – Minot Office, located at 315 3rd St SE, Minot, ND 58701. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (701) 328-2725.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Minot?
- The title transfer fee in Ward County is $5.00. Combined sales tax rate: 7.00%. ND state 5% excise tax + Ward County/Minot city 2.0%
- Does Minot, North Dakota require notarization for a boat bill of sale?
- No. North Dakota does not require notarization.
- What form do I use for a boat bill of sale in North Dakota?
- North Dakota uses Form SFN 2872 for boat title transfers. You can download it from the ND DOT – Minot Office or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.