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).
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
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 Requirements
The NJ MVC accepts bills of sale in English and Spanish.
Number of 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)
Firearm/Gun Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Firearms Purchaser Identification Card
- New Jersey Permit to Purchase a Handgun
Sample
Below is an example of a New Jersey bill of sale form.
