Nevada VP 104 — Bill of Sale

About VP 104

Official name: Nevada Form VP 104 — Bill of Sale for Motor Vehicle

Issued by: Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in Nevada; it must be accompanied by the title or other ownership documents. No sales tax is collected on private-party sales; the price documents the transaction and supports the DMV record.

When required: Buyers must register the vehicle at a Nevada DMV office within 30 days of purchase. A bill of sale is needed in some cases, such as a duplicate-title application (Form VP 012) when the title is missing on a 2010-or-older vehicle last titled in Nevada. Otherwise the signed title is what the DMV requires.

What Form VP 104 is

VP 104 is the Nevada DMV's Bill of Sale, issued under NRS 482.426 and NRS 490.082. The edition we read is dated 09/2026.

The form says a bill of sale releases interest in a vehicle, and that a certificate of title or other ownership documents must go with it. For an ordinary private sale, the DMV requires the signed title; a bill of sale by itself is not acceptable.

What it asks for

• The price, written in words and in dollars.
• Up to two new owners: full legal names exactly as they should print on the title, a Nevada license or ID number (or date of birth, or FEIN for a business), and physical and mailing addresses. A third owner needs a second VP 104, with "AND" or "OR" between the names.
• The vehicle: VIN, year, make, model and body type, with boxes for an off-highway vehicle and for a rebuilt vehicle as defined in NRS 482.098.
• Any lien, with the lender's ID or Nevada ELT number, or the word "NONE".
• The seller's full legal name, ID number, mailing address, signature and date.

Signing rules on the form

• Every area must be filled in. Alterations or erasures bring extra paperwork or checks.
• Only one buyer signature is needed, even when "AND" joins the new owners' names.
• The seller certifies they own the vehicle, have the right to sell it, and will defend the title against other claims, except the listed lender.
• Signatures must be originals. Photocopies are not accepted, and the form cannot be changed once it is signed.

Registering the vehicle in Nevada

• Register within 30 days of the purchase.
• Bring the signed-off title (or a security agreement from a lender), Nevada insurance, an emissions inspection report if needed, and the current odometer reading. Motorcycles, mopeds and RVs are exempt from the odometer reading.
• A vehicle never registered or titled in Nevada also needs a Vehicle Inspection Certificate (VP 015).
• No sales tax is charged on private-party sales, family sales or gifts. Your insurance must start on or before the registration date, and out-of-state insurance is not accepted.

What to Include in a Nevada Bill of Sale

A complete bill of sale usually includes:

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