Texas Bill of Sale
Texas title transfers run through the county tax assessor-collector's office, and the paperwork the state names is the signed title plus Form 130-U. Use the generator for your own bill of sale record, then check the rules for your asset type below.
- Free, no signup
- Vehicle, trailer, camper
- Rules checked October 16, 2026
Texas at a glance
From the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) and county offices, checked October 16, 2026.
| State bill of sale form | TxDMV's private-sale checklist names the signed title and Form 130-U. It doesn't list a separate bill of sale form. Travis County says Form 130-U "serves as the legal bill of sale." Source: TxDMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle Source: Travis County Tax Office: Vehicle title, original |
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| Notarization | Form 130-U has no notary section. The buyer's signature must be original. Source: TxDMV Form 130-U, Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (PDF) |
| Where the title transfers | County tax assessor-collector's office. Source: TxDMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle |
| Deadline | The vehicle must be titled in the buyer's name within 30 days of the sale. Source: TxDMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle |
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Texas Vehicle Bill of Sale
TxDMV's checklist for a private sale is a properly signed title (with the date of sale and odometer reading) and a signed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) showing the sales price.
Texas Trailer Bill of Sale
Registration is required for all non-farm trailers operating on public highways.
Texas Camper Bill of Sale
The Travis County Tax Office lists travel trailers among the trailers that require a title in Texas.
Make a Texas bill of sale
How it works
- Fill in the seller, buyer and item details. Copy the VIN or serial number straight from the item 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 Texas using the official sources on this page.
Texas bill of sale questions
Does a Texas vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?
TxDMV's private-sale checklist (signed title plus Form 130-U) doesn't mention notarization, and Form 130-U has no notary section. You can still choose to have signatures notarized for your own records.
Source: TxDMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle Source: TxDMV Form 130-U, Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (PDF)
Is a bill of sale required to sell a car in Texas?
TxDMV asks for the signed title and Form 130-U. The Montgomery County Tax Office lists a signed bill of sale as required for vehicles 25 years old and older. TxDMV also tells sellers to keep a written record of the buyer, the date of sale and the VIN.
Source: TxDMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle Source: Montgomery County Tax Office: Title Information
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.