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St. Paul, Minnesota Truck Bill of Sale

Use this bill of sale when selling a truck in St. Paul, Minnesota. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.

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What to include

Buyer and seller names and addresses
Truck VIN and vehicle details
Sale price and date
Signatures from both parties

Next step

Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.

Local Requirements — Ramsey County

DMV / Title Office

Ramsey County Service Center

Address

90 W Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107

Phone

(651) 266-2600

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$8.25

Sales Tax Rate

6.875%

Base Registration Fee

$35.00

Minnesota motor vehicle sales tax is 6.5% statewide

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Minnesota does not require notarization.

St. Paul Transfer Checklist

Title transfer at Ramsey County Service Center within 10 days
6.5% motor vehicle sales tax at transfer
Seller must sign title and disclose odometer
Registration tax based on vehicle value

County Information — Ramsey County

County Clerk / Recorder

Ramsey County Recorder

Phone

(651) 266-2000

Website

https://www.ramseycounty.us/recorder

Truck market data and safety information

The most common truck makes in private-party sales are Ford, Chevrolet, RAM, Toyota, GMC. Average private-party truck prices range from $8,000–$55,000. The average NCAP safety rating for recent truck models is 4 out of 5 stars. Trucks average 3.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Power Train, Fuel System, Steering.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used truck

Before completing a truck bill of sale in Minnesota, verify these safety items:

Inspect frame for rust — trucks used in salt-belt states often have hidden corrosion
Check 4WD/AWD transfer case engagement and operation
Verify towing package wiring and hitch receiver condition
Test tailgate mechanism and bed liner condition

Truck insurance and depreciation in Minnesota

Full-size trucks cost 10–20% more to insure than sedans. Lifted trucks or diesel modifications may increase premiums further. Trucks hold value better than cars — full-size pickups retain 60–70% of value after 5 years. Diesel models retain the most. Peak season for private truck sales is late spring through summer when construction and outdoor activity demand rises, with an average of 18 days on market.

Truck registration and titling

Trucks are classified as "Light truck (under 8,500 lbs) or Medium truck (8,500–26,000 lbs)" for registration purposes. Trucks under 16,000 lbs GVWR follow passenger rules. Over 16,000 lbs GVWR triggers commercial vehicle requirements and federal odometer exemption. Federal odometer disclosure is required for trucks under 20 years old.

Truck sales in St. Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul residents completing a truck bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Minnesota state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.5%, 6.5% motor vehicle sales tax (separate from general 6.875% rate). The most popular truck makes in Minnesota include Ford, Chevrolet, RAM.

Minnesota bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,371 bill of sale documents for Minnesota transactions, with 37 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.

Why Documentation Helps Protect Asking Price

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)

Frequently asked questions

What county is St. Paul in, and which office handles title transfers?

St. Paul is in Ramsey County. Title transfers are handled by the Ramsey County Service Center at 90 W Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (651) 266-2600.

What is the sales tax rate on a truck sale in St. Paul?

The combined rate is 6.875%. Minnesota motor vehicle sales tax is 6.5% statewide.

Is notarization required for a truck bill of sale in St. Paul?

No. Minnesota does not require notarization.

What fees should I expect when transferring a truck title in St. Paul?

Title transfer fee: $8.25. Base registration fee: $35.00. Sales tax at 6.875% is collected at the time of title transfer.