New Jersey Bill of Sale — Free Template & Generator
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission tells the seller exactly what to hand over: the title, signed in the seller’s section on the back, “along with a bill of sale including the following information: Buyer’s name and address; Date of sale; Mileage odometer reading … and Sale price.” Then the clock starts: “To avoid a $25 penalty, New Jersey or dealer reassigned titles must be transferred within 10 working days from the date of sale.”
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How it works
- 01 New Jersey is already selected
The governing-law clause names the state; change it only if the sale happens elsewhere.
- 02 Enter the item and the parties
Vehicle, boat or general item — VIN and odometer, or HIN — plus price, payment method, seller and buyer.
- 03 Review clause by clause
The as-is terms, the seller’s title warranty and, for vehicles, the federal odometer statement.
- 04 Download, then file New Jersey’s paperwork
Word & PDF on your device; the state steps and forms are listed below, each cited to the source.
What New Jersey actually requires
New Jersey rules for a private sale
Last verified September 30, 2026- What the seller hands over Signed title + a bill of sale with four items
The seller must “Sign in the seller’s section of the reverse side of the title and give it to the buyer, along with a bill of sale including the following information: Buyer’s name and address; Date of sale; Mileage odometer reading … and Sale price.” The buyer signs the buyer’s section and adds a driver’s license or Entity Identification Number.
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission — Transferring Vehicle Ownership
- Deadline 10 working days, or $25
“To avoid a $25 penalty, New Jersey or dealer reassigned titles must be transferred within 10 working days from the date of sale.” The buyer visits a motor vehicle agency to transfer the title, completes the Vehicle Registration Application (Form BA-49) if applicable, and receives the license plates.
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission — Transferring Vehicle Ownership
- Plates The seller removes and surrenders them
The seller must “Remove the plates and surrender them to a motor vehicle agency, unless the plates are being transferred to another vehicle (plates can be transferred to another vehicle, but not to another owner).”
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission — Transferring Vehicle Ownership
- Odometer An accurate reading — or the seller’s estimate
“You are required to provide an accurate odometer reading at the time of sale to show whether the vehicle has passed its mechanical limitations and is on a second or third cycle.” If the actual reading is inaccurate, “the seller must give an estimate of what the actual reading should be.”
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission — Transferring Vehicle Ownership
- Sales tax and gifts Tax applies unless the title says “gift”
“A vehicle is only exempt from sales tax if the customer indicates on the purchase price line on the reverse side of the title that it is a gift.” For a sale, the price on the title and on the bill of sale should match.
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission — Transferring Vehicle Ownership
How this document fits New Jersey’s paperwork
Official form: NJ MVC does not prescribe a bill-of-sale form for a private sale; it lists what the bill of sale must contain — the buyer’s name and address, the date of sale, the odometer reading and the sale price — and the seller gives it to the buyer with the signed title.
The generated bill of sale includes all four items the MVC asks for — the buyer’s name and address, the date of sale, the odometer reading and the sale price — plus the VIN, payment and as-is terms. The seller signs the seller’s section on the back of the title, hands it over with the bill of sale, and removes the plates. The buyer has ten working days to transfer the title at a motor vehicle agency before the $25 penalty applies.
FAQ
New Jersey bill of sale questions
- Is a bill of sale required in New Jersey?
- NJ MVC’s instructions for a private sale tell the seller to give the buyer the signed title “along with a bill of sale” listing the buyer’s name and address, the date of sale, the odometer reading and the sale price. It does not require a particular form.
- How many days do I have to transfer a title in New Jersey?
- 10 working days from the date of sale. After that, the MVC charges a $25 penalty.
- What happens to my plates when I sell a car in New Jersey?
- Remove them and surrender them to a motor vehicle agency, unless you are moving them to another vehicle of your own. The MVC says plates can be transferred to another vehicle, but not to another owner.
- Do I pay sales tax on a car bought privately in New Jersey?
- Yes, unless it is a gift. The MVC says a vehicle is only exempt from sales tax if the purchase price line on the reverse side of the title indicates that it is a gift.
- Does a New Jersey bill of sale need to be notarized?
- The MVC’s private-sale instructions do not ask for a notarized bill of sale. Notarization comes up when someone signs the title or application on another person’s behalf: that requires a notarized power of attorney.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. Free Contract Generator provides self-help templates and general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Vehicle-transfer rules are set by each state and change; confirm the current rule with the agency cited and consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.