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Free New Jersey Trailer Bill of Sale

NJ trailers use the same OS/SS-7 MVC process as cars, with the full 6.625% sales tax (no boat-style reduction). All trailers require titles regardless of weight.

New Jersey Requirements: Transfer title within 10 days. 6.625% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Trailer Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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New Jersey Trailer Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Application for Certificate of Ownership
Agency
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6.625%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Same 6.625% flat state rate as cars. No boat-style reduction for trailers.

New Jersey Trailer Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Complete bill of sale with VIN, type, length, weight, sale price.
  2. Seller signs title over; removes plates.
  3. Buyer completes OS/SS-7 at NJ MVC within 10 business days.
  4. Buyer pays 6.625% tax + title fee.

Common Pitfalls

  • Expecting the reduced boat rate for trailers — no, trailers pay full 6.625%.
  • Leaving plates on the trailer.

Pro Tip

NJ trailers: OS/SS-7, full 6.625% tax, plates-to-owner.

New Jersey Trailer Bill of Sale — FAQs

Do NJ trailers get the same tax rate as boats?
No — NJ's reduced 3.3125% tax rate applies only to vessels, not to trailers. Trailers pay full 6.625%, even when sold alongside a boat.