State-by-State Bill of Sale Requirements

Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notary required for vehicles. DMV form must accompany bill of sale.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (334) 242-9000
Website: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale recommended but not required if title is properly assigned.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (907) 269-5551
Website: https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Odometer disclosure required for vehicles less than 10 years old.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (602) 255-0072
Website: https://azdot.gov/motor-vehicles

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale must include VIN and odometer reading.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (501) 682-4692
Website: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/driver-services

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Use DMV REG 135 form. Smog certificate required for most vehicles.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (800) 777-0000
Website: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. VIN verification may be needed for out-of-state vehicles.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (303) 205-5600
Website: https://dmv.colorado.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Use form H-31 for bill of sale. Emissions test required for most vehicles.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (860) 263-5700
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DMV

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if title is lost or out-of-state purchase.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (302) 744-2506
Website: https://www.dmv.de.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Use form DMV-65. Certificate of inspection required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (202) 737-4404
Website: https://dmv.dc.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale helpful for tax calculation. No state inspection required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (850) 617-2000
Website: https://www.flhsmv.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Ad valorem tax paid at registration.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (678) 413-8400
Website: https://dds.georgia.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Safety inspection required. Bill of sale used for tax assessment.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (808) 768-9100
Website: https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/vehicle

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if title not available. VIN inspection may be needed.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (208) 334-8000
Website: https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Use private party vehicle tax transaction form. Emissions test required in some counties.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (800) 252-8980
Website: https://www.ilsos.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Form 44237 serves as bill of sale. Sales tax paid at BMV.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (888) 692-6841
Website: https://www.in.gov/bmv/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if no title. Must include odometer disclosure.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (800) 532-1121
Website: https://iowadot.gov/mvd

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. VIN inspection needed for out-of-state vehicles.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (785) 296-3671
Website: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dmv.html

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Use TC 96-182 form for vehicle sales.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (502) 564-1257
Website: https://drive.ky.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Sales tax varies by parish.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (877) 368-5463
Website: https://www.expresslane.org/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Must register within 30 days of purchase.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (207) 624-9000
Website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Use form VR-181. Safety inspection required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (410) 768-7000
Website: https://mva.maryland.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Use RMV-1 form. Sales tax paid at registration.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (857) 368-8000
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Title transfer alone sufficient. Bill of sale helpful for tax purposes.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (888) 767-6424
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/sos

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if no title. Must include odometer disclosure.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (651) 297-2126
Website: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Form 78-006 is recommended.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (601) 923-7200
Website: https://www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Safety and emissions inspections required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (573) 526-3669
Website: https://dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Must transfer title within 45 days.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (406) 444-3933
Website: https://dojmt.gov/driving/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Sales tax collected at registration.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (402) 471-3918
Website: https://dmv.nebraska.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. VP 104 form must accompany bill of sale.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (775) 684-4368
Website: https://dmv.nv.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. XXVII form is the official bill of sale.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (603) 227-4000
Website: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Use Universal title application. Sales tax collected at registration.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (609) 292-6500
Website: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale helpful for tax calculation. VIN inspection required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (888) 683-4636
Website: https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Use form DTF-802. Must register within 30 days.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (518) 486-9786
Website: https://dmv.ny.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Safety and emissions inspections required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (919) 715-7000
Website: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if title not available.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (701) 328-2725
Website: https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/mv/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Use form BMV 3774 for bill of sale.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (844) 644-6268
Website: https://bmv.ohio.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Form 913-1 is recommended.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (405) 521-3221
Website: https://www.ok.gov/tax/Individuals/Motor_Vehicle/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if no title. DEQ test required in some counties.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (503) 945-5000
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Use form MV-4ST. Safety and emissions required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (717) 412-5300
Website: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if no title. Sales tax paid at registration.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (401) 462-4368
Website: https://dmv.ri.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Form 4031 serves as bill of sale.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (803) 896-5000
Website: https://www.scdmvonline.com/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if no title. Must include odometer disclosure.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (605) 773-3541
Website: https://dor.sd.gov/motor-vehicles/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale used for tax assessment. Emissions test in some counties.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (615) 741-3101
Website: https://www.tn.gov/revenue/title-registration.html

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Use form 130-U. Must register within 30 days of purchase.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (888) 368-4689
Website: https://www.txdmv.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if no title. Safety inspection required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (801) 297-7780
Website: https://dmv.utah.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Use form VD-119 for bill of sale.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (802) 828-2000
Website: https://dmv.vermont.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale optional but recommended. Safety inspection required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (804) 497-7100
Website: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if no title. Emissions test in some counties.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (360) 902-3900
Website: https://www.dol.wa.gov/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Safety inspection required.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (304) 558-3900
Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/dmv/

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Notarization

Not required, but may be requested by buyer or DMV

Special Requirements

Bill of sale required if no title. Use form MV2119.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (608) 266-2353
Website: https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/dmv/

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Notarization

Required for all vehicle sales

Special Requirements

Notarization required. Must register within 120 days.

DMV Contact Information

Phone: (307) 777-4800
Website: https://dot.state.wy.us/

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