Nevada Vehicle Bill of Sale
Use this form for a private-party vehicle sale in Nevada. It records the sale between seller and buyer and supports the transfer you’ll complete with the Nevada DMV, including the odometer disclosure. Nevada charges no sales tax on private-party sales — the buyer owes only title, registration, and governmental-services fees.
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Go to the formCommon questions about selling a vehicle in Nevada
Is a bill of sale required to sell a car in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada requires a Bill of Sale (Form VP-104) for private-party vehicle transfers. The DMV uses the bill of sale to document the transaction and verify the purchase price. However, a bill of sale alone is not acceptable as proof of ownership — the buyer must also have a properly assigned certificate of title. The Nevada DMV strongly advises against purchasing any vehicle from a private party who cannot provide a title, regardless of whether a bill of sale is offered.
Does a Nevada bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — not legally. Nevada does not require notarization of the bill of sale (Form VP-104) or the title assignment for standard private-party transfers. However, the DMV strongly recommends notarization to verify signer identity and prevent fraud, especially when the buyer and seller cannot appear together at a DMV office. The DMV suggests that both parties complete the transaction at a DMV office together whenever practical.
Is there sales tax on a private vehicle sale in Nevada?
No. Nevada does not charge sales tax on private-party vehicle sales, family sales, or gift transfers. This is one of the most significant cost advantages of buying a vehicle from a private party in Nevada rather than from a dealer. Dealer sales are subject to Nevada's standard sales tax rates. For private-party purchases, the buyer still owes title fees ($29.95), registration fees, governmental services tax (a value-based annual tax), and any applicable supplemental governmental services tax — but no sales tax on the purchase price.
Are emissions tests required?
Nevada requires a smog check (emissions test) for vehicles registered in Clark County (Las Vegas area) and Washoe County (Reno area). Vehicles registered in rural Nevada counties are generally exempt. The smog check must be completed before the vehicle can be registered. Certain vehicles are exempt, including new vehicles, electric vehicles, and vehicles more than 35 model years old. The DMV recommends completing the smog check before visiting the DMV office for registration.
What should the seller do after the sale?
The seller must remove their license plates from the vehicle. Nevada plates belong to the seller — they must be transferred to another vehicle or surrendered to the DMV within 30 days from the date of sale. The buyer must register the vehicle within 30 days of purchase at a DMV office. Nevada offers Turbo Titles, an online service that allows buyers to start the title transfer process online before visiting a DMV office to complete the transaction and pay fees in person.
What if the vehicle has multiple owners?
If the vehicle is titled to more than one person, all owners on the title must sign the bill of sale. Use the "Add a co-seller" option on the form to add the second seller's name and address. Both sellers' names and signature lines will appear on the document. For electronic signing, each co-owner can sign on the same device in sequence, or the document can be passed from one device to another via QR code or shared link. Both buyers can likewise be named on the bill of sale using the "Add a co-buyer" option.
Governing law
Nevada vehicle transfers and their supporting records are governed by the Nevada Revised Statutes. The provisions below set the framework for private-party sales and title transfer.
Vehicle title transfers in Nevada are governed by the Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 482 (Motor Vehicles), particularly NRS §482.423 (transfer of title). Private-party sales are exempt from sales tax under Nevada law. Registration fees, governmental services tax, and supplemental governmental services tax are collected by the DMV at the time of registration. Smog checks are required in Clark County and Washoe County. Federal odometer disclosure requirements are established by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 327 and 49 CFR Part 580.
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