Texas Vehicle (Car) Bill of Sale
Selling or buying a car in Texas? Fill in the form to get a bill of sale PDF for your records. Then finish the title transfer at the county tax office within 30 days.
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- Rules checked October 16, 2026
Texas rules for selling a vehicle
Checked against official Texas sources on October 16, 2026. Each point links to its source.
- State paperwork
- 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.
Source: TxDMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle - Bill of sale
- TxDMV's private-sale checklist doesn't list a separate bill of sale form. The Travis County Tax Office says Form 130-U "serves as the legal bill of sale," and the Montgomery County Tax Office lists a signed bill of sale as required for vehicles 25 years old and older.
Source: Travis County Tax Office: Vehicle title, original Source: Montgomery County Tax Office: Title Information - Notarization
- Form 130-U has no notary section. It needs the buyer's original signature; the seller's signature may be reproduced or faxed.
Source: TxDMV Form 130-U, Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (PDF) - Where the title transfers
- The buyer files at the county tax assessor-collector's office. Vehicles must be titled in the buyer's name within 30 days of the sale, and TxDMV suggests the seller go along to the tax office.
Source: TxDMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle - Protect yourself as the seller
- File a Vehicle Transfer Notification with TxDMV within 30 days of the sale. Once it's filed, you can't be held responsible for the buyer's parking tickets and toll violations.
Source: TxDMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle - Sales tax
- Buyers pay 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax. For most used private-party sales it's figured on the greater of the sales price or 80% of the Standard Presumptive Value.
Source: TxDMV Form 130-U, Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (PDF)
How to use this Texas bill of sale
- Fill in the seller, buyer and vehicle details. Copy the VIN or serial number straight from the vehicle 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 vehicle 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
How long does the buyer have to transfer the title in Texas?
30 days from the date of sale. Missing it may bring delinquent transfer penalties.
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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.