A New Jersey bill of sale is a legal document that allows New Jersey residents to sell their property to another person. The person transferring ownership is called the seller on the form, and the person receiving the property is the buyer.
Once the sale is finalized, the bill of sale is a legal transaction record (just like a receipt does when you buy something at the store).
How to Register a Vehicle in New Jersey
Vehicles must be registered with the MVC within 10 days of purchase. Dealers handle the registration paperwork for you, but if you buy from a private seller, you need to complete the paperwork yourself.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Vehicle Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of New Jersey.
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of New Jersey and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Trailer Bill of Sale
A form to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of New Jersey, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.
Firearm Bill of Sale
A form to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of New Jersey. By detailing information about the bike being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Requirements
New Jersey requires a bill of sale for cars and other motor vehicle transactions. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) requires a bill of sale to offer proof of ownership and to register and title pre-owned vehicles bought at auctions and abandoned vehicles.
New Jersey does not provide a downloadable bill of sale form for buyers and sellers to use to personalize their documents.
Language & Copy Requirements
- Language: The NJ MVC accepts bills of sale in English and Spanish.
- Copies: Both parties should maintain copies of the documents for their records. New Jersey does not require that individuals get these documents notarized. However, it is advised because it adds credibility to a document.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form OS/SS UTA)
- Certificate of title
- Vehicle Registration Application Form (Form BA-49)
- Driver’s license or ID
- Proof of insurance
- Registration fees
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Boat Registration Application (Form BA-51)
- Certificate of title
- Universal Title Application (Form OS/SS-UTA)
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