Official forms, notary rules and title transfer deadlines for a private vehicle sale in the 10 largest US states, each with a free bill of sale to fill in.
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Every state transfers a vehicle on its title; the bill of sale is the record of the deal. What changes from state to state is whether there is an official form, what must be notarized and how quickly the buyer and seller must act.
| State | State form | Notary | Buyer must title within |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | REG 135 | Not required | 10 days |
| Texas | None (Form 130-U) | Not required | 30 days |
| Florida | HSMV 82050 | Not required for the bill of sale | 30 days |
| New York | MV-912 | Not mentioned by the DMV | At registration |
| Pennsylvania | None | Title signature | 20 days |
| Illinois | None | Not required | 20 days |
| Ohio | None (BMV 3770 for electronic titles) | Title signature | 30 days |
| Georgia | T-7 | Not required | 30 days |
| North Carolina | None (MVR-1) | Title and MVR-1 | See NCDMV |
| Michigan | None | Not required | 15 days |
Checked against each state's motor vehicle agency in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the agency before you sell. Selling in another state? The general bill of sale template works anywhere.