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Maryland VR-005 — Bill of Sale

Maryland Form VR-005 is the official bill of sale published by the Maryland MVA. It documents private vehicle sales for title transfer purposes and establishes the sale price for Maryland's 6% excise tax calculation.

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Maryland Requirements: Transfer title within 60 days. 6% sales tax.

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About VR-005

Official name: Maryland Form VR-005 — Bill of Sale

Issued by: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration

Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in Maryland. Used with the signed title at the MVA to transfer ownership and calculate the 6% excise tax.

When required: Buyers must title the vehicle at an MVA office within a reasonable time. VR-005 or an equivalent written bill of sale is required.

Maryland Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale Required
Yes
Notarization Required
No
Title Transfer Deadline
60 days
Sales Tax Rate
6%

Required Fields on VR-005

To be accepted by the Maryland MVA, your bill of sale must include:

  • Seller name, address
  • Buyer name, address
  • Year, make, model
  • VIN
  • Odometer
  • Sale price
  • Date of sale
  • Both signatures

Official Source

Download the official VR-005 directly from Maryland MVA, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a compliant Maryland bill of sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maryland Form VR-005 required?
It is the preferred form, but any written bill of sale is accepted. VR-005 ensures all fields required by the MVA are present.
What is Maryland's excise tax on vehicle purchases?
Maryland charges a 6% titling excise tax on the higher of the sale price or the NADA book value. The buyer pays at the MVA.