New Jersey Bill of Sale
New Jersey does not require a bill of sale, but the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission recommends one. New Jersey does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will accept.
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New Jersey bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries New Jersey's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- New Jersey Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- New Jersey Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- New Jersey Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- New Jersey Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- New Jersey Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- New Jersey Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- New Jersey RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- New Jersey ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- New Jersey Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- New Jersey Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- New Jersey Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- New Jersey Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- New Jersey Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- New Jersey Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- New Jersey Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- New Jersey Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- New Jersey Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- New Jersey Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- New Jersey General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- New Jersey Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in New Jersey: what to know
New Jersey records the sale price, date and buyer's driver license number on the assigned title, so a separate bill of sale is not required for titled vehicles; a notarized bill of sale is required only for vehicles coming from a state that does not issue titles. Titles must be transferred within 10 working days to avoid a $25 penalty. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: not required, strongly recommended.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a New Jersey notary page.
New Jersey at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (www.nj.gov/mvc)
- Buyer's deadline to title
- 10 days from the sale
- License plates
- Stay with seller
New Jersey records the sale price, date and buyer's driver license number on the assigned title, so a separate bill of sale is not required for titled vehicles; a notarized bill of sale is required only for vehicles coming from a state that does not issue titles. Titles must be transferred within 10 working days to avoid a $25 penalty. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does New Jersey require a bill of sale?+
New Jersey does not require a bill of sale, but the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission recommends one. New Jersey records the sale price, date and buyer's driver license number on the assigned title, so a separate bill of sale is not required for titled vehicles; a notarized bill of sale is required only for vehicles coming from a state that does not issue titles. Titles must be transferred within 10 working days to avoid a $25 penalty. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in New Jersey?+
New Jersey does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official New Jersey bill of sale form?+
No. New Jersey does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in New Jersey?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission within the state deadline.