Texas car bill of sale: what to include
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Texas. We found no official Texas bill of sale form for this on the TxDMV forms list.
A Texas bill of sale for a car is a written record of a private sale. We found no general TxDMV bill of sale form for a private car sale, and TxDMV's buying and selling page doesn't say whether one is required. TxDMV tells sellers to keep a record of the buyer's contact details, the sale date and the VIN.
Does Texas have an official bill of sale form?
We checked the TxDMV forms list and found no general bill of sale form for a private car sale.
- TxDMV tells sellers to keep a written record with the buyer's contact details, the date of sale and the VIN.
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat TxDMV tells sellers to keep is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
We do not offer a printable template yet. Any template we add will be labeled as not an official form.
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Common questions
Does Texas have an official bill of sale form?
We checked the TxDMV forms list and found no general bill of sale form for a private car sale.
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What should a Texas bill of sale include?
TxDMV tells sellers to keep a written record with the buyer's contact details, the date of sale and the VIN.
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Does a bill of sale transfer the title in Texas?
No. The buyer still titles the car at the county tax office with the signed title and Form 130-U, within 30 days of the sale.
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Sources for this page
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- txdmv.gov/motorists/
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