How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in New Jersey
A step-by-step guide to every field on a New Jersey vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
New Jersey issues no official bill of sale form, so the private document you fill out has to be complete — and New Jersey adds a wrinkle most guides miss: the MVC describes a properly assigned title as including the buyer's driver license number, so both parties should expect that field. Complete the standard eight elements (parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, price, date, both signatures) plus the plate disposition — New Jersey plates stay with the seller, who must either transfer or surrender them to the MVC. The buyer has 10 working days to title at an MVC agency ($25 penalty if late) and pays 6.625% sales tax on the actual purchase price. No notarization is required for a New Jersey title — only for a seller statement on a vehicle from a non-title state or a Power of Attorney.
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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.
Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
- Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
- Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
- Color
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
- Odometer reading at time of sale
Sale Details
- Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
- Date of sale (month / day / year)
- Note: the buyer pays New Jersey tax at registration (6.625% sales tax)
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature (must match title)
- Printed name
- Date signed
Buyer Signature
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled New Jersey Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in New Jersey bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for New Jersey — no notary section, NJ sales tax at 6.625%, and 10-business-day title transfer deadline noted.
Other Forms Required in New Jersey
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a New Jersey vehicle transfer:
- Form BA-49 (Application for Vehicle Registration)
- Form OS/SS-UTA (Universal Title Application)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the New Jersey title ask for the buyer's driver license number?
How short is the New Jersey transfer window really?
What do I do with my plates after selling in New Jersey?
Is any vehicle exempt from New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax?
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Documents a private vehicle sale in New Jersey. The seller hands it to the buyer with the signed title; the actual purchase price, also written on the title, is what the 6.625% sales tax is paid on.
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