Buying or selling a car privately in Michigan: the forms

Buying or selling a car privately in Michigan? Here are the official forms from the Michigan Department of State.

Every form below links straight to michigan.gov, never a copy, and we check the links weekly.

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The forms

TR-11L

Application for Michigan Vehicle Title

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

Open on michigan.gov (opens in a new tab)

Michigan Department of State

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.

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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.

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Michigan Department of State

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