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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 carries the whole transaction — and New Jersey adds a wrinkle most guides miss: the buyer's SSN (or business EIN) is required on the title assignment for the sales-tax record, 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 just 10 days to title at an MVC agency, among the shortest windows anywhere, and pays 6.625% sales tax on the recorded price (zero-emission vehicles are exempt with the right form). No notarization is required anywhere.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:10 days
Sales tax:6.625%
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · New Jersey
New Jersey Requirements: Transfer title within 10 days. 6.625% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: This line gets compared to the title at the New Jersey DMV — same spelling, same order, same initials.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: Enter the buyer's name as it will appear on the new registration in New Jersey; consistency here saves a second trip.
3

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
Tip: Physically read the VIN off the vehicle and reconcile it with the title before writing — a one-character error restarts the whole process.
4

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: buyer owes 6.625% New Jersey sales tax on the sale price at registration
Tip: Write the real price: the New Jersey DMV assesses the 6.625% sales tax on it and reconciles suspicious figures against book value.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Notarization isn't part of the New Jersey process. The signatures close the deal; the filed copy is what protects you afterwards.
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Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Execute two originals — each party walks away holding a fully signed copy, not a photo of one.

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. All fields are pre-configured for New Jersey requirements — notarization not required, NJ sales tax at 6.625%, and 10-day transfer deadline noted.

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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 New Jersey ask for the buyer's Social Security number?
The MVC records it on the title assignment for sales-tax administration — it's a legitimate field on New Jersey's title, not a scam. Sellers should still verify buyer identity against photo ID when the number goes on the paperwork.
How short is the New Jersey transfer window really?
10 days from the sale to title at an MVC agency — miss it and penalties accrue. New Jersey has one of the shortest windows in the country, so buyers should plan the MVC visit before completing the purchase.
What do I do with my plates after selling in New Jersey?
Plates belong to the seller: transfer them to your replacement vehicle or surrender them to the MVC for a receipt. Leaving plates on the sold car keeps the registration — and its liability — tied to you.
Is any vehicle exempt from New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax?
Zero-emission vehicles qualify for a full exemption (claimed with the ST-4 exempt use certificate), and qualifying family gifts avoid tax with "gift" documented as consideration. Everything else pays 6.625% on the recorded price at titling.

New Jersey Bill of Sale Hub

All requirements, tax rates, deadlines, and forms for New Jersey.

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New Jersey Bill of Sale Form

Documents a private vehicle sale in New Jersey. Submitted at an MVC agency with the signed title; the sale price determines the 6.625% sales tax.

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