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Use this bill of sale when selling a camper in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
MI Secretary of State – Grand Rapids Office
Address
38 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone
(888) 767-6424
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
6.00%
Base Registration Fee
$20.00
Michigan statewide rate 6%
Michigan does not require notarization.
County Clerk / Recorder
Kent County Clerk
Phone
(616) 632-7640
The most common camper makes in private-party sales are Lance, Palomino, Northern Lite, Adventurer, Host. Average private-party camper prices range from $5,000–$40,000. Campers average 1.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Propane System, Electrical, Water System.
Before completing a camper bill of sale in Michigan, verify these safety items:
Usually covered as an add-on to truck insurance policy. Standalone camper coverage: $200–$600/year. Truck campers hold value well — 35–45% loss over 5 years. Four-season models command premiums. Peak season for private camper sales is spring for adventure-seekers, fall for hunters, with an average of 40 days on market.
Campers are classified as "Truck camper (not separately titled in most states — considered equipment, not a vehicle)" for registration purposes. Truck campers weigh 1,000–5,000 lbs. Must match truck payload rating, not towing capacity. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to campers.
Grand Rapids residents completing a camper bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Michigan state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6%, flat 6% use tax statewide. The most popular camper makes in Michigan include Lance, Palomino, Northern Lite.
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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)
Grand Rapids is in Kent County. Title transfers are handled by the MI Secretary of State – Grand Rapids Office at 38 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (888) 767-6424.
The combined rate is 6.00%. Michigan statewide rate 6%.
No. Michigan does not require notarization.
Title transfer fee: $15.00. Base registration fee: $20.00. Sales tax at 6.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.