North Carolina Trailer Bill of Sale
Selling a trailer in North Carolina? NCDMV titles trailers much like cars, notary step included. Make a bill of sale PDF below for your records.
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- Rules checked October 16, 2026
North Carolina rules for selling a trailer
Checked against official North Carolina sources on October 16, 2026. Each point links to its source.
- Title
- NCDMV says a trailer should be titled and registered in a similar manner as a car.
Source: NCDMV: Other Vehicle Types to Title & Register - Notarization
- If the title being transferred is a North Carolina title, the seller's section on the back must be notarized. For out-of-state titles, NCDMV follows that state's rules. The Title Application (MVR-1) also has to be notarized.
Source: NCDMV: Vehicle Titles Source: NCDMV: Vehicle Documents & Forms - Where the title transfers
- At an NCDMV license plate agency, or by mail.
Source: NCDMV: Vehicle Titles - Trailers from non-title states
- If you're moving to North Carolina from a state that doesn't title and register trailers, NCDMV directs you to the N.C. State Highway Patrol Investigative Services Unit.
Source: NCDMV: Other Vehicle Types to Title & Register
How to use this North Carolina bill of sale
- Fill in the seller, buyer and trailer details. Copy the VIN or serial number straight from the trailer or its title.
- Enter the sale date, price and payment method, and choose "as is" or a written warranty.
- Click Create my PDF. Print two copies and have everyone sign by hand.
- Each side keeps a signed copy. Then finish the title or registration steps for North Carolina using the official sources on this page.
North Carolina trailer bill of sale questions
Does a trailer need a title in North Carolina?
NCDMV says a trailer should be titled and registered in a similar manner as a car.
Does a North Carolina trailer title need to be notarized?
Yes, if it's a North Carolina title. The Title Application (MVR-1) must be notarized too.
Source: NCDMV: Vehicle Titles Source: NCDMV: Vehicle Documents & Forms
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Not legal advice. This site gives general information and a free document tool. It is not a law firm and is not affiliated with any government agency. Rules and forms change, so confirm requirements with your state agency or county office before you sign. A bill of sale does not transfer a title by itself.