Bill of Sale · Texas
Texas Vehicle Bill of Sale (2026)
Texas has no official vehicle bill of sale form, but one documents the price and the parties. The seller signs Form 130-U and should file a Vehicle Transfer Notification within 30 days; the buyer must title the vehicle within 30 days.
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Texas vehicle sale: key facts
- Notary required?
- No notary requirement was found for a private-party bill of sale; notarizing is optional.
- Official state form
- No official bill of sale. The title application is Form 130-U (with the sales price).
- Seller next step
- Vehicle Transfer Notification (online or VTR-346) within 30 days.
- Buyer deadline to title
- 30 days (late penalties up to $250).
- Does it replace the title?
- No. The certificate of title is still signed over to the buyer; the bill of sale records price, date and parties.
Official sources: TxDMV — Buying or selling a vehicle · TxDMV — Form 130-U · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about the seller, the buyer and the vehicle. The form follows Texas rules.
- See a free preview of your document.
- Unlock it with a one-time payment and download it in PDF and Word, with signing and filing instructions for Texas.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Texas vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?
- No notary requirement was found for a private-party bill of sale; notarizing is optional.
- How long does the buyer have to title the vehicle in Texas?
- 30 days (late penalties up to $250).
- Does a bill of sale replace the certificate of title?
- No. When the vehicle is titled, ownership passes by signing over the title. The bill of sale records the price, date and parties, which is useful for taxes and as proof of the sale.
- Is the odometer disclosure required?
- Under federal law (49 CFR 580), motor vehicles of model year 2011 and newer need an odometer statement until they are 20 years old; model year 2010 and older are exempt. Our form calculates this for you.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document, and you also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish signing instructions.
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