New Jersey Vehicle Bill of Sale
Use this form for a private-party vehicle sale in New Jersey. It records the sale between seller and buyer and supports the transfer you’ll complete with the New Jersey DMV, including the odometer disclosure. The buyer must transfer the title within 10 business days of the sale to avoid a $25 late penalty.
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Common questions about selling a vehicle in New Jersey
Is a bill of sale required to sell a car in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not require a separate bill of sale for a private-party vehicle transfer, but the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) expects the buyer to present documentation of the sale when transferring title. The primary transfer documents are the assigned certificate of title, proof of insurance, and a completed Application for Certificate of Title (Form BA-62 or the online equivalent). A bill of sale establishes the purchase price, which the MVC uses to calculate sales tax, and provides both parties with a written record of the transaction.
The buyer must transfer the title within 10 business days of the sale. Failure to transfer within this window triggers a $25 late transfer penalty under N.J.S.A. 39:10-11.
Does a New Jersey bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. New Jersey does not require notarization of a vehicle bill of sale or the title assignment for a standard private-party sale. The buyer and seller only need to sign the title assignment section on the back of the certificate of title and complete the bill of sale. Both documents should be legible and include all required vehicle identification details.
What information does a New Jersey vehicle bill of sale need to include?
A complete New Jersey vehicle bill of sale should include the full legal names and addresses of both the buyer and seller, the date of sale, the agreed purchase price, and the vehicle's year, make, model, body style, color, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and current license plate number. Odometer disclosure is required for vehicles less than 20 model years old under federal law (49 CFR §580.5). The as-is nature of the sale should also be documented in the bill of sale.
What taxes and fees does the buyer owe?
New Jersey imposes a 6.625% sales tax on private-party vehicle purchases. The tax is calculated on the purchase price and paid to the MVC at the time of title transfer. If the stated purchase price appears substantially below fair market value, the MVC may assess tax based on the vehicle's book value instead. Gift transfers between certain family members may qualify for a sales tax exemption but require additional documentation from the MVC.
The title transfer fee and other registration-related fees are separate from sales tax. New Jersey also charges an annual registration fee that varies by vehicle weight.
What should the seller do after the sale?
The seller should remove their license plates from the vehicle. New Jersey plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle. The seller can transfer the plates to a replacement vehicle, surrender them at an MVC agency, or retain them for a new vehicle registration. The seller should also notify their insurance company that the vehicle has been sold and retain a copy of the signed bill of sale and the assigned title for their records.
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.
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Governing law
N.J.S.A. 39:10-9
Vehicle title transfers in New Jersey are governed by the New Jersey Statutes, Title 39 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation), particularly N.J.S.A. 39:10-9 (transfer of title). New Jersey sales tax on motor vehicles is administered under N.J.S.A. 54:32B-2. Federal odometer disclosure requirements are established by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 327 and 49 CFR Part 580.