A New Jersey bill of sale is a written record that a seller handed a vehicle, trailer, boat, firearm, or other item to a buyer. For a vehicle, the state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) says the seller gives the buyer the signed title along with a bill of sale.[1] This page explains what that bill of sale lists, how to fill out our free form, and what the buyer does next at the MVC.
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current New Jersey law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
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| Document Name | New Jersey Vehicle Bill of Sale Form |
| Other Names | New Jersey Car Bill of Sale, New Jersey Automobile Bill of Sale, NJ Vehicle Bill of Sale |
| DMV | New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission |
| Given to the Buyer With | The signed title[1] |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 7 minutes |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
FormsPal has New Jersey bill of sale templates for a motor vehicle, a trailer, a boat, a firearm and general personal property. Each card below says what the form records and offers a free PDF download. For other kinds of property, see our bill of sale forms overview.
New Jersey motor vehicle bill of sale records the transfer of a car, truck or other vehicle from a seller to a buyer. It lists the parties, the vehicle with its odometer reading, the price and the date of the sale.
| Alternative Name | Car Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Seller signs the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Buyer can also sign |
| Notarization | Notary block on the form |
| Download | PDF Template |
New Jersey trailer bill of sale documents the trailer ownership transfer. It lists the trailer, the seller, the buyer, the price and the date of the sale.
| Alternative Name | Utility Trailer Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Seller signs the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Buyer can also sign |
| Notarization | Parties can add a notary |
| Download | PDF Template |
New Jersey boat bill of sale records the sale of a boat between a seller and a buyer. It helps to list the hull identification number (HIN), make, model and year so the boat can be identified.
| Alternative Name | Vessel Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Seller signs the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Buyer can also sign |
| Notarization | Parties can add a notary |
| Download | PDF Template |
New Jersey bill of sale for a firearm records the terms of a gun sale between two parties. It describes the firearm, for example its make, model and caliber, along with the price and the date.
| Alternative Name | Gun Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Seller signs the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Buyer can also sign |
| Notarization | Parties can add a notary |
| Download | PDF Template |
New Jersey general bill of sale records the sale of any personal property. It is less specific than the other types, so describe the item and the terms of the sale clearly.
| Alternative Name | Generic Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Seller signs the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Buyer can also sign |
| Notarization | Parties can add a notary |
| Download | PDF Template |
When a vehicle is sold in New Jersey, the MVC says the seller signs the seller’s section on the back of the title and gives it to the buyer. A bill of sale goes along with it, and it includes the items below.[1]
The title matters just as much. The buyer needs the former title, with the assignment section on the back completed and signed by the previous owner. The buyer signs in the buyer’s section on the back of the title as well.[1]
New Jersey has no statute requiring a bill of sale to be notarized, except that the MVC requires a notarized seller’s statement, signed by both parties, for a vehicle bought from a state that does not issue titles.[2] Our template still has an acknowledgment page for parties who want a notary.
The steps below follow the New Jersey motor vehicle bill of sale template on this page, from the date at the top of page 1 to the acknowledgment on page 4. Fill in each part in the order the form shows it. You can print the PDF and write it by hand, or fill in the PDF with our PDF editor.
Step 1: Date
Enter the date on the DATE line at the top of page 1.
Step 2: Seller’s Information
Enter the seller’s name, street address, city, state and zip code, telephone number and email address.
Step 3: Buyer’s Information
Enter the same details for the buyer.
Step 4: Motor Vehicle Description
Write the seller’s and the buyer’s names in the sentence at the top of this part. Then fill in these fields:
Step 5: Purchase Date and Total Price
On page 2, enter the purchase date and the total purchase price.
Step 6: How the Price Is Paid
Check one option: the entire amount at once, a trade-in (add the details of the buyer’s vehicle), a deposit (add the date the balance is due), or a gift.
Step 7: Payment Type and Taxes
Select Cash, Check (add the check number), Cashier’s check or Money Order. Then tick whether the purchase price includes taxes.
Step 8: Miscellaneous Provisions
On page 3, read this part before you sign. It has nothing to fill in. It covers the seller’s ownership and no-liens statement, the as-is sale and the entire agreement.
Step 9: Signatures
The seller and the buyer each sign, print their name and add the date. The form also has a witness line.
Step 10: Acknowledgment
Page 4 holds an acknowledgment for a notary. Complete it only if the document is notarized. It asks for the county, the date, the officer, the person appearing and a seal.
When the form is finished, give the buyer the signed original and keep a copy for your records.
After the sale, the next stop is a New Jersey motor vehicle agency. The MVC says the buyer visits an agency to transfer the title, completes the vehicle registration application (Form BA-49) if applicable, and receives the license plates.[1]
The transfer can be done only at a motor vehicle agency, not through the mail. The seller removes the old plates and surrenders them to a motor vehicle agency, unless the seller moves them to another vehicle, because plates cannot pass to another owner.[1]
New Jersey titles and dealer reassigned titles must be transferred within 10 working days from the date of sale, to avoid a $25 penalty.[1]
If the vehicle has a lien, the MVC says the original title will be sent to the lien holder.[1] Ask the seller about any lien before you pay, so you know who holds the title.
In practice, buyers usually bring these items to the agency:
If someone else signs the documents for the buyer, that person must bring a notarized power of attorney.[2]
Used to certify the ownership of the vehicle transferred from another state.
Application for an entity identification number (EIN) to register a commercial vehicle.
Application for Permit to Carry a Handgun.
Application for Registration and Possession of an Assault Firearm.
Certifies whether a person is eligible to purchase and carry a firearm.
Used to check whether there are police records on a person who wants to buy a firearm.
The seller signs the seller’s section on the back of the title and gives it to the buyer, along with a bill of sale. The buyer then uses the former title, with the assignment section on the back completed and signed by the previous owner, to transfer the title.[1]
If the vehicle has a lien, the MVC says the original title will be sent to the lien holder.[1] Ask the seller about any lien before you buy.
Yes. The MVC lists the sale price among the items a bill of sale includes. It also says sales tax is based on the actual amount paid for the vehicle, so the price on the form should be the real one.[1]
Visit a New Jersey motor vehicle agency. The MVC says you transfer the title there, complete the vehicle registration application (Form BA-49) if applicable, and receive the license plates.[1]
New Jersey titles and dealer reassigned titles must be transferred within 10 working days from the date of sale, to avoid a $25 penalty.[1]
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General information, not legal or tax advice.
