Selling a used car as a Michigan dealer: the paperwork

This page lists the official Michigan forms that come up when a dealership sells a used car, each linked straight to michigan.gov. Michigan’s main title application is TR-11L, Application for Michigan Vehicle Title.

Forms used on nearly every sale come first, then the ones for specific situations. We check every link weekly.

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Forms for nearly every sale

TR-11L

Application for Michigan Vehicle Title

Michigan’s application for a vehicle title; the form explains Michigan’s electronic lien and title system.

Michigan Department of State

BDVR-108

Odometer Mileage Statement

Records the mileage when ownership of a vehicle is transferred, with a section for leased vehicles.

Michigan Department of State

Forms for specific situations

Someone else is signing

TR-128

Appointment of Agent for a Vehicle, Watercraft, or Mobile Home (Michigan's power-of-attorney equivalent)

Appoints an agent to sign titles and related documents when an owner can’t; a copy of the owner’s ID must come with it.

Michigan Department of State

Not affiliated with the Michigan Secretary of State. Not legal advice. Forms change; always confirm with the state.