Mount Pleasant, Michigan
How to Fill Out a Mount Pleasant Farm Equipment Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a farm equipment bill of sale in Mount Pleasant, Michigan (Form TR-52). Includes the exact Secretary of State – Mount Pleasant location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.50%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Mount Pleasant Farm Equipment 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 Secretary of State – Mount Pleasant.
- 2
Record Farm Equipment 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 Michigan 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. Michigan does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the Secretary of State – Mount Pleasant
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: Visit https://www.michigan.gov/sos for the nearest Mount Pleasant, MI office. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $15.00 and sales tax at 7.50%.
Mount Pleasant Title & Registration Office
Office
Secretary of State – Mount Pleasant
Address
Visit https://www.michigan.gov/sos for the nearest Mount Pleasant, MI office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Mount Pleasant County:
- Complete a title transfer at your local Michigan title office within the required timeframe
- Use tax applies to private party vehicle purchases
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
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 MI 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 — Farm Equipment Bill of Sale in Mount Pleasant
- Where do I file a farm equipment bill of sale in Mount Pleasant?
- File at the Secretary of State – Mount Pleasant, located at Visit https://www.michigan.gov/sos for the nearest Mount Pleasant, MI office. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Mount Pleasant?
- The title transfer fee in Mount Pleasant County is $15.00. Combined sales tax rate: 7.50%. Michigan state rate 6% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- Does Mount Pleasant, Michigan require notarization for a farm equipment bill of sale?
- No. Michigan does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
- What form do I use for a farm equipment bill of sale in Michigan?
- Michigan uses Form TR-52 for farm equipment title transfers. You can download it from the Secretary of State – Mount Pleasant or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.