Bill of Sale by State: Forms and Rules
Official forms, notary rules and title transfer deadlines for a private vehicle sale in all 50 US states, each with a free bill of sale to fill in.
Tools in Bill of Sale by State
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California Bill of SaleFill in a California bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the California title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.Texas Bill of SaleFill in a Texas bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the Texas title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.Florida Bill of SaleFill in a Florida bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the Florida title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.New York Bill of SaleFill in a New York bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the New York title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.Pennsylvania Bill of SaleFill in a Pennsylvania bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the Pennsylvania title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.Illinois Bill of SaleFill in a Illinois bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the Illinois title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.Ohio Bill of SaleFill in a Ohio bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the Ohio title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.Georgia Bill of SaleFill in a Georgia bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the Georgia title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.North Carolina Bill of SaleFill in a North Carolina bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the North Carolina title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.Michigan Bill of SaleFill in a Michigan bill of sale for a car, motorcycle, boat or trailer, and follow the Michigan title transfer steps. Print or download PDF or Word.Trailer Bill of SaleFill in a bill of sale for a utility, cargo, boat or travel trailer with the VIN, title number and price, then print it or download PDF or Word.Gun Bill of SaleRecord a private firearm sale with the make, model, caliber and serial number, the buyer's ID and a buyer eligibility statement. PDF, Word or print.Motorcycle Bill of SaleFill in a motorcycle bill of sale with the VIN, title number, odometer reading and price. Print it or download PDF or Word.Mobile Home Bill of SaleRecord the sale of a mobile or manufactured home with the serial number, HUD label, size and lot address, without the land. PDF, Word or print.Camper Bill of SaleFill in a bill of sale for a travel trailer, fifth wheel, pop up camper or motorhome with the VIN, title and mileage. PDF, Word or print.Horse Bill of SaleRecord the sale of a horse or pony with its name, breed, markings, registration number and negative Coggins test date. PDF, Word or print.ATV Bill of SaleFill in a bill of sale for an ATV, UTV, side by side or four wheeler with the VIN, make, model and price. PDF, Word or print.Boat Bill of SaleFill in a bill of sale for a boat with the hull identification number, engine, trailer, price and signatures, then print or download PDF or Word.Equipment Bill of SaleRecord the sale of machinery or equipment with the make, model, year, serial number, hours, price and a no lien statement.Golf Cart Bill of SaleFill in a bill of sale for a gas or electric golf cart with the serial number, battery details, accessories and price, then print it.Livestock Bill of SaleRecord a private sale of cattle, goats, sheep or pigs with the kind, breed, head count, brands or ear tags, health papers and price.Jet Ski Bill of SaleFill in a bill of sale for a jet ski or other personal watercraft with the hull ID, engine hours, trailer and price, then print it.Dog Bill of SaleRecord the sale of a dog or puppy with its breed, sex, date of birth, microchip and registration numbers, vaccinations, a health statement, the price and signatures.
Bill of sale rules compared
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.
Bill of sale rules in the other 40 states
The same comparison for every other state, checked against each state's motor vehicle agency in October 2026. Where an agency publishes no fixed number of days, the table says so.
| State | State form | Notary | Buyer deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | None required | Not required | 20 days |
| Alaska | None required | Not required | 30 days |
| Arizona | Bill of Sale (38-1306) | Not required | 15 days |
| Arkansas | None required | Not required | 60 days (30 for trailers, ATVs, boats) |
| Colorado | Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale (DR 2173) | Not required | 60 days |
| Connecticut | Bill of Sale (H-31) | Not required | Not stated |
| Delaware | None required | Not required | 30 days |
| Hawaii | Notice of Transfer (CS-L(MVR)53) | When the title is not released | 30 days |
| Idaho | Bill of Sale (ITD 3738) | Not required | 30 days |
| Indiana | None required | Not required | 45 days |
| Iowa | None required | Not required | 30 days |
| Kansas | Bill of Sale (TR-312) | Not required | 60 days |
| Kentucky | Vehicle Transfer Record (TC 96-182) | Required on the title | 15 days |
| Louisiana | Bill of Sale of a Movable (notarized) | Required | 40 days |
| Maine | None required | Not required | Not stated |
| Maryland | Bill of Sale (VR-181) | Required to set the price | Promptly (late fines) |
| Massachusetts | None required | Not required | 10 days |
| Minnesota | None required | Not required | 10 days |
| Mississippi | None required | Not required | Not stated |
| Missouri | Notice of Sale (Form 5049) or Bill of Sale (Form 1957) | Not required | 30 days |
| Montana | Bill of Sale (MV24) | Not required in most sales | 40 days |
| Nebraska | None required | Only in special cases | 30 days |
| Nevada | Bill of Sale (VP 104) | Not required | Not stated |
| New Hampshire | None required | Not required | 20 day temporary plate |
| New Jersey | None required | Not required in state | 10 working days |
| New Mexico | Bill of Sale (MVD-10009) | Not required | 30 days |
| North Dakota | Seller's Certificate and Vehicle Bill of Sale (SFN 2888) | Required on SFN 2888 | 30 days |
| Oklahoma | Bill of Sale of an Electronic Title (Form 718) | Required | 30 days |
| Oregon | Vehicle Bill of Sale (Form 735-501) | Not required | 30 days |
| Rhode Island | None required | Not required | Not stated |
| South Carolina | None required | Not required | 45 days |
| South Dakota | None required | Not required | 45 days |
| Tennessee | None required | Needed for a temporary permit | Not stated |
| Utah | Bill of Sale (TC-843) | Not required | Not stated |
| Vermont | Bill of Sale and Odometer Disclosure Statement (VT-005) | Not required | Not stated |
| Virginia | Vehicle Price Certification (SUT 1) | Not required | At titling |
| Washington | Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (420065) | Not for the bill of sale | 15 days |
| West Virginia | Bill of Sale (DMV-7-TR) | Required | Not stated |
| Wisconsin | None required | Not required | 2 business days |
| Wyoming | None required | Required for a private sale | 45 days to drive |