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Texas Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a Texas bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.

Reflects current Texas rules · 2026 Official source linked Free PDF · no signup · nothing uploaded

Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.

How a bill of sale is used in Texas

Practical steps that follow the sale in Texas — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.

Each point links to the Texas source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

What Texas requires · as of 2026

Notarization
Not required
Official state form
No — use this template
Find it official
Texas DMV ↗

Source: Texas DMV / DMV.ORG · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.

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Using it with the Texas DMV

For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Texas DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.

Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Texas quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in Texas?

A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Texas because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Texas DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Texas DMV before you file.

Does a Texas bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — Texas does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Texas DMV / DMV.ORG.

How do I fill out and download the Texas bill of sale?

Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.

Is this Texas bill of sale legally valid?

A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.

How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Texas?

Texas gives the buyer 30 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: TxDMV, Buying or Selling a Vehicle (Tex. Transp. Code § 501.145).

Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Texas?

Title and registration in Texas are handled by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: TxDMV, Buying or Selling a Vehicle.

How Texas compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Texas: Texas DMV / DMV.ORG ↗.

  • Texas is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
  • Texas is one of 18 of 51 jurisdictions that have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted) (28 publish an official DMV bill of sale form; 5 have an official form for some transactions only).

The rest of what Texas requires

The figures below are Texas's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Texas page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026
No statutory limit Tex. Prop. Code §92.103 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
30 days after move-out Tex. Prop. Code §92.103 ↗
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
30 days Tex. Prop. Code §92.103 ↗
Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
3 days to pay or quit Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005; § 91.001 ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026
$20,000 Tex. Gov't Code § 27.031; Tex. R. Civ. P. 500-507 ↗
Where you file · as of 2026
Justice Court (Justice of the Peace Court) · filing fee Set per county: $54 base filing fee under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §118.121, plus service of citation (typically ~$75-$85 per defendant, set locally), so total upfront cost is commonly $130-$160. Confirm with the county's JP precinct clerk. Tex. Gov't Code § 27.031; Tex. R. Civ. P. 500-507 ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026
No statutory limit Texas Statutes ↗
Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
Notarization required Tex. Est. Code §751.0021 (form §752.051) ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code §§ 101.001(1), 101.052 ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026
County Clerk (Tex. Prop. Code § 12.001(b)(2); recording in the county where the land lies) · no witnesses Tex. Prop. Code § 12.001; § 5.021 (conveyance must be in writing, subscribed and delivered); § 13.006 (quitclaim/BFP rule) ↗

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