A motor vehicle bill of sale is a form that serves as a means of documenting a transaction in which payment was made in exchange for the ownership of a car or truck. The bill of sale accompanies the title, which is signed by the seller at the time of sale. The form can be used for any type of motor vehicle, including passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, sports cars, and commercial vehicles.

By State

• 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

Contents Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale: By State Required Information How to Transfer a Car Title Online Registration Renewal + Fees: By State How to Write

Required Information

When selling a motor vehicle, the seller will need to enter the following information regarding themselves, the vehicle, and the individual making the purchase:

• The names, addresses, and contact information (phone# + email) of both parties.
• The vehicle’s VIN (the 17-character alphanumeric identification number that is completely unique to the vehicle).
• The vehicle’s make, model/trim, body type, year, color, and odometer reading.

How to Transfer a Car Title

While the title-transferring process varies state by state, the process generally goes as follows:

1. The seller downloads and completes a bill of sale.
2. The parties sign their names in the designated spots.
3. The seller signs the title over to the buyer. If the vehicle is registered in Arizona, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, or Pennsylvania, the parties will need to have their signatures notarized (click “Notarize” or “Upload file” after following the link).
4. Once all signatures have been recorded on the form, the buyer is now the official title-holder (owner) of the vehicle. They can now register the vehicle, obtain car insurance, and inspect the vehicle (unless the inspection was already performed).

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Online Registration Renewal + Fees

The following table provides the links for each state’s online registration renewal for motor vehicles and the accompanying fees.

STATE	REGISTRATION LINK	REGISTRATION FEES
Alabama	Varies by county (some permit in-person registration only).	Tag Fee Schedule
Alaska	Reg. Renewal (Alaska.gov)	MRVRT Cost
Arizona	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Reg. Fees
Arkansas	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Fee Schedule
California	Online Reg. Renewal	Calculate My Fees
Colorado	Renew Vehicle Reg.	§ 42-3-306
Connecticut	Renew Your Vehicle Reg.	Fees for Registration
Delaware	Online Services	Fees / Fee Calculator
Florida	GoRenew	List of Fees
Georgia	Georgia DRIVES e-Services	Fees, Fines, & Penalties
Hawaii	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Reg. Information
Idaho	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Registration Fees
Illinois	License Plates Renewal	Fees
Indiana	myBMV.com	Reg. Fees and Taxes
Iowa	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Fees by Vehicle Type
Kansas	iKan Services	Registration Fees & Procedures
Kentucky	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Reg. Renewal (Scroll)
Louisiana	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Registration Fees
Maine	Rapid Renewal	Reg. Fees (by plate)
Maryland	Registration Renewal	Fees for Reg. Plates
Massachusetts	Mass.gov Reg. Renewal	Schedule of Fees
Michigan	Michigan Quick Renewal	Fees for Registrations
Minnesota	Renew Registration	Tax Tables
Mississippi	Online Tag Renewal	Tag Cost (Tag Renewal Estimator)
Missouri	License Plate Renewal	Motor Vehicle Fees
Montana	Reg. Renewal Service	Registration and Fees
Nebraska	Reg. Renewal App	Reg. Fees & Taxes
Nevada	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Vehicle Reg. Fees
New Hampshire	Contact Local Municipality	Vehicle Registrations
New Jersey	Registration Renewal	Registration & Title Fees
New Mexico	Renew Vehicle Reg.	Fees for Registering
New York	Renew Registration	Fees & Taxes
North Carolina	myNCDMV	Registration Fees
North Dakota	MV Reg. Renewal	Fee Schedules
Ohio	BMV Online Renewal Site	BMV – All Fees
Oklahoma	OK Cars – Renewals	Fees
Oregon	DMV2U eServices	Registration Fees
Pennsylvania	Online Vehicle Services	Payments and Fees
Rhode Island	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Fee Schedule
South Carolina	Complete Reg. Renewal	Registration Fees
South Dakota	SDCars Online Portal	Registration Fees
Tennessee	TNCountyClerk	State Registration Fees
Texas	Reg. Renewal	Fees
Utah	Renewal Express	Registration Fees
Vermont	DMV Express	Registration Fees
Virginia	Renew Vehicle Reg.	DMV Fees
Washington	Renew Vehicle Tabs	Fee Information
West Virginia	Vehicle Reg. Renewal	Fees Brochure
Wisconsin	License Plate Renewal	Vehicle Fees
Wyoming	County Treasurer Offices	County-specific

How to Write

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Step 1 – Enter the Vehicle’s Specs

To identify the exact vehicle being sold, the following information will need to be entered into the form:

1. Make (e.g. “Toyota”)
2. Model (e.g. “Corolla”)
3. Style / Body Type (e.g. “4-door sedan”)
4. Year (e.g. “2012”)
5. Color (e.g. “Red”)
6. Odometer Reading (e.g. “84,520”)
7. VIN # (e.g. “9324G54657K8791A3”)

Step 2 – Buyer and Seller Information

After entering all of the specs on the vehicle, the following contact information for both the buyer and seller must be provided:

1. The date the parties are completing the form (in “mm/dd/yyyy” format).
2. The buyer’s full name.
3. The buyer’s address (street, city, state, & ZIP code).
4. The buyer’s phone number (optional, but recommended).
5. The buyer’s email address (optional, but recommended).
6. The seller’s full name.
7. The seller’s address.
8. The seller’s phone number (optional, but recommended).
9. The seller’s email address (optional, but recommended).

Step 3 – Select the Transaction Type

Select the type of transaction the parties are engaging in by checking one (1) of the three boxes as shown in the image below.

1. Payment – The most common option wherein the buyer pays the seller a specific amount of money for the vehicle.
2. Gift – The seller will be giving the vehicle to the buyer at no cost. An estimation of the vehicle’s value should still be entered.
3. Trade-in – If the buyer will be providing the seller with a car or truck in exchange for their vehicle, both vehicle’s values should be written. Next the make, model, type, year, VIN #, and odometer reading of the trade-in should be entered into the table.

Step 4 – Choose the Payment Method

Select the payment type that the buyer will be using to pay for the vehicle by selecting the corresponding checkbox. If taxes are included in the purchase price, check “Yes,” if not, check “No.” The seller can specify any additional terms and conditions in the box provided.

Step 5 – Confirm the Mileage

The form includes a disclosure statement, which is a federally-mandated section used to affirm that the mileage amount entered on the first (1st) page is accurate. In the space provided, write the name (or names) of the seller(s), and check either of the two (2) boxes if the statements apply. If the statements do not apply, both boxes should be left unchecked.

Step 6 – eSign It

Enter the date (mm/dd/yyyy) the parties will sign the bill of sale. The form must be signed by the seller and the buyer; however, the form contains signature fields for an additional buyer and seller, if applicable. Each signatory will need to print their name to the right of their signature. The fields for the two (2) witnesses is optional. If the form will be notarized, do NOT sign until directed to do so by the Notary Public.

Step 7 – Have it Notarized

If the buyer intends to register the vehicle, they will most likely have to have the signatures on the document notarized. The parties cannot sign until they are directed to do so by the Notary. It’s important to know that notarization may be optional depending on the state in which the parties reside. If it isn’t required, the notarization area can be left blank.