Nevada Firearm Bill of Sale
Nevada requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Nevada firearm bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles looks for, matching the fields on Form VP-104. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Seller
Buyer
Firearm details
Price and terms
How to sell a firearm in Nevada
A firearm bill of sale records a private gun sale: the make, model, caliber and serial number, the price, the date, and a statement from each party that the sale is legal where it is taking place. It is the seller's proof that the firearm left their possession on a specific date.
Seller steps
- Confirm you hold clear ownership. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
- Agree on the price and fill in the Nevada firearm bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the serial number.
- Both parties sign and each keeps a copy. Nevada does not require a notary.
- Check Nevada's private-sale rules. If the state requires a background check or a licensed-dealer transfer, complete that step before the firearm changes hands.
- Hand over the firearm and keep your signed copy of the bill of sale for your records.
Buyer steps
- Check the description against the firearm itself before you sign.
- Keep the signed bill of sale with your records; it is your proof of ownership and purchase price.
- If you bought it for a business, give the bill of sale to your bookkeeper for the asset record.
Before you sign
- Copy the serial number exactly; letters and numbers like O/0 and I/1 cause problems.
- Check your state's private-sale rules first. Several states require a background check through a licensed dealer for private sales.
- Record a government ID number for the buyer only if your state requires it; otherwise ID type and state is enough.
- Both parties sign and keep a copy.
Why a bill of sale matters for a firearm
- Proves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Records the serial number so the buyer can show lawful ownership.
- Includes a buyer eligibility statement, which many sellers insist on.
- Some states require private sales to go through a licensed dealer; the bill of sale travels with that paperwork.
Want both parties to walk away with a signed copy and a notary page ready? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds them.
Nevada at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form VP-104
- Where the buyer registers
- Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (dmv.nv.gov)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Nevada's VP-104 releases the seller's interest and must accompany the title; a bill of sale alone cannot transfer a model year 2011 or newer vehicle. Sellers keep their plates and file a Vehicle Resale Notification online. There is no sales tax on private vehicle sales.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Other Nevada forms
- Nevada Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Nevada Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- Nevada Boat Bill of Sale
- Nevada Trailer Bill of Sale
- Nevada Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- Nevada RV Bill of Sale
- Nevada ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
- Nevada Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- Nevada Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- Nevada Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- Nevada Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- Nevada Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- Nevada Equipment Bill of Sale
- Nevada Tractor Bill of Sale
- Nevada Horse Bill of Sale
- Nevada Dog Bill of Sale
- Nevada Livestock Bill of Sale
- Nevada General Bill of Sale
- Nevada Business Bill of Sale
Firearm Bill of Sale in other states
Nevada firearm bill of sale questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a firearm in Nevada?+
Nevada requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Nevada's VP-104 releases the seller's interest and must accompany the title; a bill of sale alone cannot transfer a model year 2011 or newer vehicle. Sellers keep their plates and file a Vehicle Resale Notification online. There is no sales tax on private vehicle sales. Nevada publishes Form VP-104 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.
Does a Nevada firearm bill of sale need to be notarized?+
Nevada does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. If you want extra certainty, the ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page you can use anyway.
Does the buyer need to file a firearm bill of sale in Nevada?+
No. Firearms are not titled or registered with the state, so there is nothing to file. The signed bill of sale is the ownership record; each party keeps a copy. Check Nevada's private-sale rules, since some states require a licensed-dealer transfer or background check.
Is a bill of sale required for a private gun sale?+
Federal law does not require one for sales between residents of the same state, but a growing number of states require private sales to go through a licensed dealer with a background check. Check your state's rules on the state page before selling.
Should a firearm bill of sale be notarized?+
It is not required anywhere, but some sellers choose to notarize it for a stronger record. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary block.