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Oklahoma Trailer Bill of Sale

Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma trailer bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Service Oklahoma looks for, matching the fields on Form 718. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

Oklahoma
Trailer Bill of Sale

Seller

Buyer

Trailer details

Price and terms

How to sell a trailer in Oklahoma

A trailer bill of sale names the trailer by year, make, type and VIN, and records the price and date. Utility and cargo trailers are often homemade or came with no title, so the bill of sale is frequently the only paper trail the DMV will see.

Seller steps

  1. Confirm you hold clear title. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
  2. Agree on the price and fill in the Oklahoma trailer bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the VIN.
  3. Sign it. Signing in front of a notary is not always required in Oklahoma, but offices ask for it often enough that it is worth the few dollars.
  4. Sign the title over to the buyer exactly as your name appears on it, and complete the odometer section on the title if the trailer has one.
  5. File a notice of sale or release of liability with the Service Oklahoma if Oklahoma offers one, remove your plates if the state keeps plates with the seller, and cancel the insurance once the buyer has driven away.

Buyer steps

  1. Bring the signed bill of sale (or Oklahoma's Form 718), the signed title and your ID to the Service Oklahoma.
  2. Expect to pay sales or use tax on the price shown on the bill of sale, plus title and registration fees.
  3. Register within Oklahoma's deadline, commonly 10 to 30 days from the sale date, to avoid late penalties.

Before you sign

  • The VIN plate is usually on the tongue or the front frame rail.
  • Homemade trailers need a state-assigned VIN before registration; the bill of sale still helps prove ownership of the materials.
  • List the GVWR; it decides whether the trailer needs a title in many states.
  • Mention included equipment: ramps, spare tire, tie-downs.

Why a bill of sale matters for a trailer

  • Many trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
  • Needed to register the trailer and get a plate.
  • Shows the price for sales tax.
  • Protects the seller once the trailer leaves the driveway.

Selling a trailer? The $19 sell-your-vehicle kit adds a signed release of liability and a Oklahoma checklist to the pack, so the handoff is finished the day you sign.

Oklahoma at a glance

Bill of sale
Required in common cases
Notary
Notarization recommended
Official state form
Form 718
Where the buyer registers
Service Oklahoma (oklahoma.gov/service.html)
License plates
Stay with seller

Oklahoma titles are now mostly electronic, and Service Oklahoma's Form 718 Bill of Sale of an Electronic Title takes the place of the paper title; it must be notarized. Paper titles are assigned on the back. Plates stay with the seller.

Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.

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Oklahoma trailer bill of sale questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a trailer in Oklahoma?+

Oklahoma requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Oklahoma titles are now mostly electronic, and Service Oklahoma's Form 718 Bill of Sale of an Electronic Title takes the place of the paper title; it must be notarized. Paper titles are assigned on the back. Plates stay with the seller. Oklahoma publishes Form 718 for this; the PDF from this page carries the same information and is accepted alongside it.

Does a Oklahoma trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?+

Notarization is not always required in Oklahoma, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page formatted for Oklahoma.

Where does the buyer take the bill of sale in Oklahoma?+

To the Service Oklahoma or the county office that handles vehicle registration, together with the signed title, proof of insurance where required, and payment for tax and fees.

Does a trailer need a title?+

It depends on the state and the trailer weight. Lighter trailers often need only registration. Either way the DMV will accept a signed bill of sale as proof of purchase.

What if the trailer has no VIN?+

Describe it carefully (make, size, axles, color) and the state will assign a VIN during inspection. The bill of sale should still be signed by both parties.