Virginia Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a Virginia 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.

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How a bill of sale is used in Virginia

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

Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Virginia, the buyer has 30 days to apply for a new title and registration. — Va. Code § 46.2-630 (hist. Code 1950 § 46-85; 1989, c. 727), Virginia LIS ↗
Where to file. Title and registration in Virginia go through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. — Virginia DMV – Buying/Selling a Vehicle ↗
Official form. Virginia publishes its own bill of sale form (Form SUT 1, Vehicle Price Certification (vehicles more than 5 years old; SUT 1A Affidavit of Vehicle Purchase Price for vehicles 5 years old or newer)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — Virginia DMV Form SUT 1 (rev. 06/10/2014) ↗
Odometer. Virginia law (Va. Code § 46.2-629) requires the seller to record the odometer reading in the title assignment section and the buyer to record it on the Application for Title and Registration. — Virginia DMV – Title Your Vehicle or Trailer ↗

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

What Virginia requires · as of 2026

Notarization: Not required
Official state form: Varies
Find it official: Virginia DMV ↗

Source: Virginia DMV (Form SUT-1, price certification) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.

What is a Virginia bill of sale?

A bill of sale is a short document that records the sale of an item from a seller to a buyer. In Virginia, it is most often used for private vehicle sales — but it also works for boats, trailers, firearms, equipment, or any personal property. It proves who sold what, for how much, and on what date, and it typically states the item is sold "as-is."

Firearms: in a number of states, a private firearm sale must be completed through a licensed dealer with a background check — a bill of sale alone does not make the transfer legal there. Check your state’s law before using this template for a firearm.

What to include

Full names and addresses of the buyer and seller
A clear description of the item (for a vehicle: year, make, model, VIN, odometer)
The sale price and the date of sale
The condition or an "as-is" statement
Signatures of both parties (and a notary block where Virginia requires it)

Using it with the Virginia 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 Virginia DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in Virginia?

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

Does a Virginia bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — Virginia 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: Virginia DMV (Form SUT-1, price certification).

How do I fill out and download the Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia?

Virginia gives the buyer 30 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Va. Code § 46.2-630 (hist. Code 1950 § 46-85; 1989, c. 727), Virginia LIS.

Does Virginia have an official bill of sale form?

Yes — Form SUT 1, Vehicle Price Certification (vehicles more than 5 years old; SUT 1A Affidavit of Vehicle Purchase Price for vehicles 5 years old or newer). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: Virginia DMV Form SUT 1 (rev. 06/10/2014).

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

Title and registration in Virginia are handled by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Virginia DMV – Buying/Selling a Vehicle.

How Virginia compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Virginia: Virginia DMV (Form SUT-1, price certification) ↗.

Virginia 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).
Virginia is one of 5 of 51 jurisdictions that have an official form for some transactions only (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 28 publish an official DMV bill of sale form).

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