Texas Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form

Texas does not provide specific requirements for a standalone bill of sale. These elements are commonly found in a bill of sale.

• Buyer’s information
  • Full name
  • Address
• Seller’s information
  • Full name
  • Address
• Vehicle information
  • Vehicle description (year, make, model)
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN)
• Sale information
  • Date of sale
  • Purchase price
• Signatures
  • Buyer’s signature
  • Seller’s signature

When purchasing a vehicle from a private seller, it is recommended that both buyer and seller appear at your local County Tax Office with the following paperwork:

• Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U)
• Bill of Sale: Optional, but helpful as supporting proof of the transaction.
• Current Driver License or Government-Issued Photo Identification
• Out-of-State Registration Receipt: May be used if you are not surrendering the out-of-state title.
• Proof of Current Vehicle Insurance
• Title
• Title and Registration Fees

Out-of-State Purchase

• Out-of-State Registration Receipt
• Title

Notes

• If required, obtain a Texas vehicle inspection before registration.
• Beginning January 1, 2025, non-commercial vehicles no longer need a Texas safety inspection, but commercial vehicles still do.
• Residents of these counties must still obtain a passing emissions inspection before registration: Brazoria, Collin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Ellis, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnson, Kaufman, Montgomery, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis, and Williamson.

Source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (Vehicle Title and Registration Information for New Texans)