Washington Bill of Sale
Washington requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Washington does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Washington State Department of Licensing will accept alongside Form TD-420-065.
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Washington bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Washington's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Washington Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Washington Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Washington Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Washington Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Washington Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Washington Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Washington RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Washington ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Washington Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Washington Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Washington Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Washington Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Washington Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Washington Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Washington Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Washington Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Washington Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Washington Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Washington General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Washington Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Washington: what to know
Washington's TD-420-065 is required when the title does not show the price. Sellers file a report of sale online within five days.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: Form TD-420-065.
- Agency: Washington State Department of Licensing.
- 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 Washington notary page.
Washington at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form TD-420-065
- Where the buyer registers
- Washington State Department of Licensing (dol.wa.gov)
Washington's TD-420-065 is required when the title does not show the price. Sellers file a report of sale online within five days.
Common questions
Does Washington require a bill of sale?+
Washington requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Washington's TD-420-065 is required when the title does not show the price. Sellers file a report of sale online within five days.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Washington?+
Washington does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Washington bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form TD-420-065, published by the Washington State Department of Licensing. 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 Washington?+
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 Washington State Department of Licensing within the state deadline.