North Dakota Department of Transportation · North Dakota state form
SFN 2878 Dealer Re-Assignment and Warranty of Title
SFN 2878 records a vehicle sale and dealer reassignment of title, including vehicle, buyer, seller, sale price, and authorized agent information.
- What this form is
- The seller completes SFN 2878, Dealer Re-Assignment and Warranty of Title, with vehicle information, buyer details, date of sale, selling price, and dealer and authorized agent information. The completed form must be delivered to the buyer within 15 days of the date of sale. The form cannot replace SFN 2872 and cannot be used for vehicles requiring odometer disclosure.
- Who needs it
- Vehicle sellers and dealers completing a title reassignment and warranty of title for delivery to the buyer after a sale.
- Why it needs a notary
- No notary is needed. The form includes seller and authorized agent signature fields but no notary jurat or acknowledgment.
- How to submit it
- The seller completes the form and delivers it to the buyer within 15 days of the date of sale. The form identifies the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division.
Questions
Who completes SFN 2878?
The form says it is to be completed by the seller. It includes fields for vehicle and buyer information, sale details, dealer information, and an authorized agent's signature.
Does SFN 2878 need to be notarized?
No. The document contains signature fields for the dealer's authorized agent but no notary jurat or acknowledgment, so no notary is needed.
When must the seller deliver the completed form?
The form states that the seller must deliver it to the buyer within 15 days of the date of sale. It cannot replace SFN 2872 or be used for odometer-required vehicles.