Free Texas Free Printable Bill of Sale
In Texas, a printed bill of sale documents the sale between buyer and seller, but the buyer cannot obtain a new title without also submitting Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration) to the county tax office. Texas uses Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) pricing, meaning the 6.25% motor vehicle tax is assessed on the greater of the sale price or the SPV looked up by the county. Sellers should also file a Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTN) online within 30 days to release liability for the vehicle.
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Texas Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
TxDMV
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.0625%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Texas Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Print the bill of sale and ensure it includes VIN, year, make, model, odometer, sale price, sale date, and both parties' full names and signatures
- Seller completes the title assignment section on the back of the existing Texas title
- Buyer obtains and completes Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration) — available at any county tax office or TxDMV.gov
- Buyer submits the signed title, completed Form 130-U, and printed BOS to the county tax assessor-collector's office
- Pay 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax based on the SPV or sale price, whichever is higher
- Seller files a Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTN) at TxDMV.gov within 30 days to remove liability
- Complete the title transfer within 30 days of purchase to avoid late transfer penalties
Common Pitfalls
- Without Form 130-U, the buyer cannot obtain a Texas title — a bill of sale alone is legally insufficient to complete the transfer
- Texas SPV pricing means a below-market sale price will be taxed at the higher SPV; the county will look it up automatically
- Sellers who skip the Vehicle Transfer Notification remain on record as the owner and can be held liable for tickets, tolls, and accidents after the sale
- Notarizing the bill of sale is unnecessary and does not substitute for any required form — do not confuse extra steps for required ones
- Failing to transfer within 30 days results in a $25–$250 late transfer penalty assessed against the buyer
Texas Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Can I transfer a Texas vehicle title with just a bill of sale?
No. Texas requires Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration) in addition to the signed title and bill of sale. Without Form 130-U, the county tax office will not process the title transfer.
Does a Texas bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. Texas does not require notarization of a private-party bill of sale. Both parties signing the document is sufficient. The title assignment on the back of the existing title also does not require notarization.
What is Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) and how does it affect my taxes?
SPV is TxDMV's published estimate of a vehicle's private-party market value based on recent sales data. Texas collects 6.25% motor vehicle tax on whichever is greater — the actual sale price or the SPV — so a bargain-priced sale between friends may still be taxed at a higher amount.
What is the Vehicle Transfer Notification and who files it?
The VTN is a free online form sellers file at TxDMV.gov to notify the state that the vehicle has been sold. Filing it removes the seller from liability for traffic violations, tolls, and accidents that occur after the sale date. It should be filed within 30 days of the sale.
Where do I go to complete a vehicle title transfer in Texas?
Texas title transfers are handled at the county tax assessor-collector's office in the county where the buyer resides, not a central DMV location. Bring the signed title, completed Form 130-U, bill of sale, and payment for applicable taxes and fees.