Bill of Sale · Texas
Texas Trailer Bill of Sale (2026)
A Texas trailer bill of sale records the trailer, its weight, the price and the parties. Trailers are exempt from the federal odometer disclosure. Texas: a trailer over 4,000 lbs gross weight (empty weight plus carrying capacity) must be titled. At 4,000 lbs or less, titling is optional and ownership is shown by this bill of sale plus the registration receipt (or the title, if one was issued).
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Texas trailer sale: key facts
- Title rule
- Texas: a trailer over 4,000 lbs gross weight (empty weight plus carrying capacity) must be titled. At 4,000 lbs or less, titling is optional and ownership is shown by this bill of sale plus the registration receipt (or the title, if one was issued).
- Odometer disclosure
- Not required — trailers are not self-propelled (49 CFR 580.17).
- Notary required?
- No requirement was found; notarizing is optional.
- Homemade trailers
- Mark "homemade" in the form; registration rules may require an inspection.
Official source: TxDMV — Trailers · Last reviewed: October 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does a trailer need a title in Texas?
- Texas: a trailer over 4,000 lbs gross weight (empty weight plus carrying capacity) must be titled. At 4,000 lbs or less, titling is optional and ownership is shown by this bill of sale plus the registration receipt (or the title, if one was issued).
- Does a Texas trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?
- No requirement was found; notarizing is optional.
- Do I need an odometer statement for a trailer?
- Not required — trailers are not self-propelled (49 CFR 580.17).
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.
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