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Before finalising a private vehicle sale in North Dakota, it is essential that sellers address the relevant legal requirements. These include ensuring possession of an official, clear title or, if lost or damaged, obtaining a duplicate. For vehicles with an existing loan, the lienholder must be paid off to secure a lien release, which is mandatory for the title transfer to the buyer. The following documents are essential for the completion of transactions: the Application for Certificate of Title and Registration of a Vehicle, along with the Seller's Certificate and Vehicle Bill of Sale, which are used to document the purchase price and signatures. Sellers are also responsible for removing the license plates and promptly cancelling insurance to avoid penalties, while new owners must settle the five percent motor vehicle excise tax, or claim credit for tax paid out of state, when registering the vehicle with the NDDOT Motor Vehicle Division.