Texas vehicle bill of sale

Fill in the free Texas bill of sale on this page and print it.

Texas does not require a bill of sale for a titled vehicle. The seller gives the buyer the signed title and a signed Form 130-U that shows the sales price. TxDMV's Title Manual accepts a bill of sale only in limited cases, such as Texas vehicles that are not titled, some out-of-state registration-only vehicles, component parts and transfers by operation of law. The Title Manual says bills of sale, title assignments and odometer disclosures do not need to be notarized.

Texas doesn't publish a required list. A complete bill of sale usually has:

• The seller's and buyer's names and addresses
• Year, make, model and VIN
• Odometer reading
• Sale date and price
• An "as is" statement if there's no warranty
• Both signatures and the date

1. In the assignment on the back of the Texas title, sign and print your name and enter the date of sale.
2. Print the buyer's name and address in the assignment.
3. Fill in the odometer statement on the title and have the buyer sign it, unless the vehicle is exempt.
4. Sign Form 130-U with the sales price clearly shown, and give it to the buyer with the title.
5. Go with the buyer to the county tax office if you can.
6. Remove your plates and registration sticker if you want to keep the plates.
7. To protect yourself, file a Vehicle Transfer Notification within 30 days, online or on Form VTR-346. It's optional, but once it's filed you can't be held responsible for the buyer's parking tickets and tolls.
8. Keep a record of the buyer's contact information, the sale date and the VIN.

The assignment of title on the back of the Texas title. Sign and print your name, enter the date of transfer, print the buyer's name and address, and complete the odometer statement with the buyer. Also sign the seller line on Form 130-U. The title signature does not need a notary in Texas.

Optional. Texas doesn't require it, but you can file a Vehicle Transfer Notification within 30 days of the sale. Use Texas Motor Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTR-346) or file it online.

The seller chooses whether to remove the plates and registration sticker. Removed plates can be moved to another vehicle the seller buys of the same classification, or kept for a later transfer. The registration sticker does not transfer. Plates that are not transferred or kept must be destroyed by defacing the front, for example with permanent black ink. If the seller removes the plates on a weekend sale, the buyer can use a Vehicle Transit Permit that is valid for 5 days.

Inspection. None tied to the sale. Since January 1, 2025, non-commercial vehicles no longer need a safety inspection before registration. An emissions inspection is still required before registration in 17 counties: Brazoria, Collin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Ellis, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnson, Kaufman, Montgomery, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis and Williamson. The buyer may need the latest Vehicle Inspection Report if the inspection is not in the state database.

Odometer disclosure. The seller states the mileage in the odometer statement of the title assignment, and the buyer signs it. Form 130-U also asks for the odometer reading. Exempt: model year 2010 and older vehicles, model year 2011 and newer vehicles that are 20 or more years old, vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR, and vehicles that are not self-propelled.

Sales tax. The buyer pays 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax to the county tax assessor-collector within 30 calendar days of purchase. Tax is on the sales price or 80% of the standard presumptive value, whichever is higher. A certified appraisal on Form 14-128, obtained within 30 days, can be used when the price is under 80% of that value. Paying late adds a 5% penalty, or 10% if more than 30 days late.

The buyer has 30 days to apply for a new title.

Forms used in the transfer:

• Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U)
• Texas Motor Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTR-346)

This is general information, not legal advice. Rules and fees change, so check with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles if anything about your sale is unusual. Last verified October 20, 2026.

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