Texas Bill of Sale
Create a free Texas bill of sale for a vehicle, boat, trailer, firearm, or any item. Texas does not require a bill of sale to title or register a vehicle (the signed title and Form 130-U are the core documents), no notarization is required for a vehicle bill of sale, and the state has no general-purpose official bill-of-sale form (only the narrow junk-vehicle Form VTR-203). Fill in the form, preview it live, and download a PDF.
Texas requirements
Texas does not require a bill of sale to title or register a vehicle (the signed title and Form 130-U are the core documents), no notarization is required for a vehicle bill of sale, and the state has no general-purpose official bill-of-sale form (only the narrow junk-vehicle Form VTR-203).
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⚠ Texas does not require a bill of sale to title or register a vehicle (the signed title and Form 130-U are the core documents), no notarization is required for a vehicle bill of sale, and the state has no general-purpose official bill-of-sale form (only the narrow junk-vehicle Form VTR-203).
Vehicle Bill of Sale (Texas)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the vehicle described below.
2. Description of Vehicle
[Enter the vehicle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the vehicle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
The vehicle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
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This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and item — confirm your state's rules (notarization, DMV forms) before relying on it.
Texas Bill of Sale Requirements
Texas does not strictly require a separate bill of sale to title a vehicle, but one is strongly recommended as proof of the sale. Notarization is not required for a Texas vehicle bill of sale.
- To transfer and title a vehicle, Texas requires the signed/assigned title and the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) filed with a county tax office within 30 days of sale; a general bill of sale is not a required document.
- No notarization is required for a vehicle bill of sale or for the standard Form 130-U; the seller and buyer simply sign the certification on the 130-U. (Notarization/acknowledgment is only required for the separate Form 14-317 gift-transfer affidavit.)
- Texas does not publish a general-purpose official bill-of-sale form. The only DMV bill-of-sale form is Form VTR-203, limited to junk motor vehicles.
- Odometer disclosure is made on the certificate of title itself when ownership is transferred; a bill of sale is accepted by TxDMV as supporting evidence of ownership in some circumstances but is optional for a standard titled-vehicle sale.
- For boats/vessels, ownership transfers through Texas Parks & Wildlife (Form PWD 143); a bill of sale showing buyer name, vessel description (HIN/TX#), date, price, and seller signature may be used in lieu of the tax-affidavit section.
Federal law (49 CFR Part 580) requires an odometer disclosure on transfer of ownership for vehicles under 20 model years old (the prior 10-year exemption was extended to 20 years effective January 1, 2021, applying to model year 2011 and newer). In Texas this disclosure is made directly on the certificate of title in the assignment-of-title section, signed by both seller and buyer; a standalone odometer statement may be required by the county tax office when the title has no space for it. Vehicles 20+ model years old and most vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR are exempt from the federal disclosure. Source: TxDMV — Buying or Selling a Vehicle; Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U); Tex. Transportation Code Ch. 501 (Certificate of Title Act).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Texas?
No — Texas does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, though notarization is always available as extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to register a car in Texas?
Texas uses a title-application process and does not strictly require a separate bill of sale, but one is recommended as proof of the sale and price.
Is there an official Texas bill of sale form?
Texas does not publish a single official bill-of-sale form, so a complete written bill of sale like the one this tool creates is what you use.
Disclaimer
This Texas bill of sale generator provides a self-help document for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Confirm your state's requirements before signing.