Bill of sale requirements by state
18 states require a bill of sale for every private vehicle sale; most others require one when the title does not show the price. 5 commonly require notarization: Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, West Virginia. Pick a state for its rule, form number and a free generator.
| State | Bill of sale | Notary | Official form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Required for private sales | optional | — |
| Alaska | Required in common cases | optional | — |
| Arizona | Required in common cases | recommended | Form 48-2004 |
| Arkansas | Required for private sales | optional | Form 10-313 |
| California | Required in common cases | optional | REG 135 |
| Colorado | Required in common cases | optional | DR 2173 |
| Connecticut | Required for private sales | optional | Form H-31 |
| Delaware | Required in common cases | optional | — |
| Florida | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | HSMV 82050 |
| Georgia | Required for private sales | optional | Form T-7 |
| Hawaii | Required in common cases | recommended | — |
| Idaho | Required in common cases | optional | ITD 3738 |
| Illinois | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | — |
| Indiana | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | State Form 44237 |
| Iowa | Required for private sales | optional | — |
| Kansas | Required in common cases | optional | Form TR-312 |
| Kentucky | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | — |
| Louisiana | Required for private sales | required | — |
| Maine | Required for private sales | optional | — |
| Maryland | Required for private sales | required | Form VR-181 |
| Massachusetts | Required for private sales | optional | — |
| Michigan | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | Form TR-207 |
| Minnesota | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | — |
| Mississippi | Required in common cases | recommended | — |
| Missouri | Required in common cases | recommended | Form 1957 |
| Montana | Required in common cases | recommended | Form MV24 |
| Nebraska | Required for private sales | required | — |
| Nevada | Required for private sales | optional | Form VP-104 |
| New Hampshire | Required for private sales | required | Form TDMV 22A |
| New Jersey | Required for private sales | recommended | — |
| New Mexico | Required for private sales | optional | Form MVD-10009 |
| New York | Required for private sales | optional | Form MV-912 |
| North Carolina | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | — |
| North Dakota | Required in common cases | recommended | SFN 62502 |
| Ohio | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | — |
| Oklahoma | Required in common cases | recommended | Form 718 |
| Oregon | Required in common cases | optional | Form 735-501 |
| Pennsylvania | Required in common cases | optional | — |
| Rhode Island | Required for private sales | optional | — |
| South Carolina | Required in common cases | optional | Form 4031 |
| South Dakota | Required in common cases | optional | Form 1025 |
| Tennessee | Required in common cases | recommended | — |
| Texas | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | — |
| Utah | Required in common cases | optional | Form TC-843 |
| Vermont | Required for private sales | optional | Form VT-005 |
| Virginia | Required in common cases | optional | Form SUT 1 |
| Washington | Required in common cases | optional | Form TD-420-065 |
| West Virginia | Required for private sales | required | Form DMV-7-TR |
| Wisconsin | Not required, strongly recommended | optional | — |
| Wyoming | Required in common cases | optional | — |
| Washington, D.C. | Required in common cases | optional | — |
Forms by item
- Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- Boat Bill of Sale
- Trailer Bill of Sale
- Firearm Bill of Sale
- Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- RV Bill of Sale
- ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
- Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- Equipment Bill of Sale
- Tractor Bill of Sale
- Horse Bill of Sale
- Dog Bill of Sale
- Livestock Bill of Sale
- General Bill of Sale
- Business Bill of Sale
Requirements are summarized from state agency guidance and change over time. Confirm with the agency linked on each state page before you file.