Virginia Bill of Sale
Virginia requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Virginia does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will accept alongside SUT 1.
Seller
Buyer
Vehicle details
Price and terms
Virginia bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Virginia's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Virginia Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Virginia Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Virginia Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Virginia Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Virginia Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Virginia Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Virginia RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Virginia ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Virginia Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Virginia Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Virginia Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Virginia Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Virginia Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Virginia Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Virginia Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Virginia Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Virginia Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Virginia Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Virginia General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Virginia Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Virginia: what to know
Virginia accepts a signed bill of sale, the SUT 1 Vehicle Price Certification, or the price written on the title to set sales and use tax; without one, tax is charged on the NADA trade-in value. Vehicles under 5 model years old also need the SUT-1A affidavit. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: SUT 1.
- Agency: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
- 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 Virginia notary page.
Virginia at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- SUT 1
- Where the buyer registers
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (www.dmv.virginia.gov)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Virginia accepts a signed bill of sale, the SUT 1 Vehicle Price Certification, or the price written on the title to set sales and use tax; without one, tax is charged on the NADA trade-in value. Vehicles under 5 model years old also need the SUT-1A affidavit. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Virginia require a bill of sale?+
Virginia requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Virginia accepts a signed bill of sale, the SUT 1 Vehicle Price Certification, or the price written on the title to set sales and use tax; without one, tax is charged on the NADA trade-in value. Vehicles under 5 model years old also need the SUT-1A affidavit. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Virginia?+
Virginia does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Virginia bill of sale form?+
Yes, SUT 1, published by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Virginia?+
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 Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.