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Use this bill of sale when selling a trailer in Bloomington, Indiana. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Indiana BMV License Branch – Bloomington
Address
802 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Phone
(888) 692-6841
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM); Sat 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.00%
Base Registration Fee
$21.35
Indiana state sales tax 7% (flat statewide rate; no county or city vehicle sales tax surcharge)
Indiana does not require notarization for a private vehicle bill of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the title and a State Form 44237 are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Monroe County Clerk
Phone
(812) 349-2614
The most common trailer makes in private-party sales are Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Carry-On, Sure-Trac, Load Trail. Average private-party trailer prices range from $1,500–$15,000. Trailers average 1.5 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Tires, Electrical (lighting), Axle/Suspension.
Before completing a trailer bill of sale in Indiana, verify these safety items:
Trailer insurance is optional in most states unless financed. Physical damage coverage is $100–$300/year. Utility trailers hold value exceptionally well — quality steel trailers retain 70–80% of value over 10 years. Peak season for private trailer sales is spring through early summer when landscaping and construction picks up, with an average of 14 days on market.
Trailers are classified as "Utility trailer (weight-class dependent)" for registration purposes. Trailers under 3,000 lbs may not require registration in some states. Over 3,000 lbs requires title and registration in most states. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to trailers.
Bloomington residents completing a trailer bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Indiana state rules. The state sales tax rate is 7%, flat 7% statewide; no additional local vehicle taxes. The most popular trailer makes in Indiana include Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Carry-On.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,624 bill of sale documents for Indiana transactions, with 44 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Bloomington is in Monroe County. Title transfers are handled by the Indiana BMV License Branch – Bloomington at 802 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM); Sat 8:30 AM–12:00 PM. Phone: (888) 692-6841.
The combined rate is 7.00%. Indiana state sales tax 7% (flat statewide rate; no county or city vehicle sales tax surcharge).
No. Indiana does not require notarization for a private vehicle bill of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the title and a State Form 44237 are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $15.00. Base registration fee: $21.35. Sales tax at 7.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.