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Washington TD-420-065 — Bill of Sale

Washington Form TD-420-065 is the official Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale published by the Washington Department of Licensing. It documents the private sale and establishes the taxable value for title transfer at any licensing subagent or DOL office. Two Washington-specific points: use tax is charged on the higher of your price or the vehicle's fair market value, and the seller must file a Report of Sale within 5 business days to release liability.

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Washington Requirements: Transfer title within 15 days. 6.5% sales tax.

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About TD-420-065

Official name: Washington Form TD-420-065 — Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

Issued by: Washington Department of Licensing

Purpose: Documents a private vehicle sale in Washington State and establishes the use-tax base (the higher of price or fair market value). Submitted at a DOL licensing office or subagent for title transfer.

When required: Buyers must title the vehicle within 15 days of purchase — a $50 penalty on the 16th day plus $2/day up to $125. Sellers must file a Report of Sale within 5 business days at dol.wa.gov.

Washington Vehicle Sale Requirements

Bill of Sale Required
Yes
Notarization Required
No
Title Transfer Deadline
15 days
Sales Tax Rate
6.5%

Required Fields on TD-420-065

To be accepted by the Washington DOL, your bill of sale must include:

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

Official Source

Download the official TD-420-065 directly from Washington DOL, or use our free generator above to pre-fill a compliant Washington bill of sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Form TD-420-065 required?
It is the official form; any written bill of sale is also accepted at DOL licensing offices and subagents. It establishes the value the DOL uses for use tax — assessed on the higher of your price or the vehicle's fair market value.
What is Washington State's tax on vehicle purchases?
Use tax of 6.5% state plus local rates (7%–10.4% total by county), assessed on the higher of the purchase price or fair market value. A separate statewide motor-vehicle tax component rose to 0.5% on January 1, 2026. Washington ended vehicle emissions testing statewide in 2020, so there is no emissions cost.