Trailer Bill of Sale Template
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. Pick your state and the form adapts to its rules.
Seller
Buyer
Trailer details
Price and terms
Why a trailer bill of sale matters
- 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.
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.
Trailer Bill of Sale by state
Rules differ by state: some require a bill of sale for every sale, some only when the title has no price, and a few want it notarized. Pick yours for the exact rule, the form number and the agency.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Washington, D.C.
Other forms
- Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- Boat 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
Ready-to-sign pack, $9
Seller copy, buyer copy, notary page. What's inside →
Common questions
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.