How to Fill Out Form TD-420-065

Form TD-420-065 at a glance

What it is: Form TD-420-065 is the Vehicle/ Vessel Bill of Sale.

Who signs: When completed, print this form and sign here: Buyer signature and Seller signature.

A filled-in Form TD-420-065 example: a seller records the sale of a car

Form TD-420-065 example filled out, example: a seller records the sale of a car
A seller fills out the Vehicle/ Vessel Bill of Sale. The car sells for 4500 on 03/14/2026 to a buyer who is not family. The picture shows the page, and its names and figures are sample values. Vessel stays empty because the sale is of a vehicle. Relationship stays empty because the buyer is not receiving the car as a gift. Buyer signature and Seller signature stay empty because the form is printed and signed by hand after it is completed.

How to fill out Form TD-420-065, box by box

Vehicle/ Vessel information

Form TD-420-065 example filled out, vehicle/ Vessel information

Under Vehicle/ Vessel information, choose one for Sale of: Vehicle or Vessel.

Enter the License plate/ Registration number, the Vehicle identification number (VIN)/Hull identification number (HIN), Model year, Make, Model, Date of sale and Sale price.

Seller information and Buyer information

Form TD-420-065 example filled out, seller information and Buyer information

Under Seller information, enter the Seller names and Seller address; under Buyer information, enter the Buyer names and Buyer address. For each, enter City, State and ZIP code.

Relationship

Form TD-420-065 example filled out, relationship

Mark Yes or No for: Are you an immediate family member receiving this vehicle as a gift? If “Yes,” what is your relationship to the seller?

Buyer signature and Seller signature

Form TD-420-065 example filled out, buyer signature and Seller signature

When completed, print this form and sign here: Buyer signature and Seller signature.

More rules for Form TD-420-065

Depending on your specific situation, other forms may be necessary. For more information, contact customer service at 360.902.3770. Forms are available online at dol.wa.gov or at any vehicle licensing office.

If your situation is different

Seller and buyer responsibilities

Use this form to gather necessary information when you sell your vehicle or vessel. Completing this form does not transfer the title or act as a Report of Sale. To complete the transaction, the buyer and seller have the following responsibilities.

Seller: Remove license plate from the vehicle at time of sale. Submit a completed Report of Sale within 5 days from the date of sale. The Report of Sale releases your liability from the vehicle or vessel. You can report the sale: In person at any vehicle licensing office (vehicles only). Fees apply. Online (vehicle only) at dol.wa.gov. Mail a Vehicle Report of Sale or Vessel Report of Sale. Include required fee in a check or money order, made payable to Department of Licensing.

To apply for a new title, the buyer

Buyer: To apply for a new title, take the Certificate of Title and this Bill of Sale to any vehicle licensing office and pay all fees and taxes. You must apply within 15 days of acquiring the vehicle/ vessel or you may pay a late fee. Late transfer fees start at $50 and increase to a maximum of $125 (checked October 20, 2026).

Sources

[1] Form TD-420-065 (R/4/24), Vehicle/ Vessel Bill of Sale, Washington State Department of Licensing (the Official source link on this page).

TD-420-065 PDF Details

The Report of Sale releases your liability from the vehicle or vessel.

Reporting: in person at any vehicle licensing office (vehicles only); online (vehicle only) at dol.wa.gov; or mail a Vehicle Report of Sale or Vessel Report of Sale.

Buyer: to apply for a new title, take the Certificate of Title and this Bill of Sale to any vehicle licensing office.

Within 15 days: the buyer must apply within 15 days of acquiring the vehicle/vessel.

Other forms: depending on your specific situation, other forms may be necessary.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameTD-420-065
Form Length1 page
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields23
Avg. time to fill out4 min
EditionR/4/24
Filing deadlineSeller: Report of Sale within 5 days from the date of sale; buyer: apply within 15 days of acquiring the vehicle/vessel
Matches the agency's fileYes, checked October 2, 2026
Other namesTD-420-065, TD 420 065, TD420065, TD 420, Form TD-420-065, Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale
Official sourceTD-420-065 (Rev 4/24), Washington State Department of Licensing