A Nevada vehicle bill of sale form lets buyers and sellers officially transfer ownership of a vehicle from the seller to the purchaser. The bill of sale shows that the original owner transferred ownership to the named buyer.
The bill of sale acts as a receipt for the seller, and as proof of transfer for the buyer. The buyer will need the bill of sale to register and title the car in their name.
Nevada Vehicle Registration
In Nevada, you must register a car within 30 days of purchase. The DMV requires an inspection at the time of registration, and owners must make an appointment at their nearest DMV office for this purpose.
You must obtain a movement permit to drive the unregistered vehicle for more than three days after transfer before registration. The movement permit can be obtained without an appointment at any DMV office.
Where to Register Your Vehicle
Register your vehicle at the main DMV offices in Reno, Carson City, Henderson, or Las Vegas. An appointment is required.
Documents Required by the DMV Office
In addition to the bill of sale, new car owners must bring the following documents to their appointment:
- Vehicle title, signed by all previous owners. If the vehicle was titled in more than one name, all owners must have signed the title.
- Current odometer reading
- Nevada Emissions Inspection Report, if needed
- Current registration, if transferring license plates, or license plate forms for new personalized or specialized plates
- Tax exemption forms. Tax exemptions must be claimed at the time of registration. They will not be refunded or applied retroactively.
- Vehicle inspection certificate, if the vehicle has never been registered or titled in Nevada. Vehicle Inspection Certificate (VP015) form is available from the DMV.
- Proof of Nevada insurance. Nevada requires insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier, in the exact name which will be shown on the title and registration. Out-of-state insurance is not acceptable.
How to Write a Bill of Sale for a Car in Nevada
- Obtain a copy of the Nevada bill of sale form. It is available on the Nevada DMV website, and you can also opt to use our convenient legal template.
- Fill in the amount of sale. If it is a gift, enter “zero” or “gift.”
- Enter the new owner’s information. Provide name, address, Nevada driver’s license number, and signature. If a business purchases the vehicle, enter the federal employer identification number (FEIN).
- Fill in the vehicle description, including the make, model, year, and body type. Transcribe the vehicle identification number (VIN) carefully.
- Enter the seller’s information, including signature.
If there are multiple buyers or sellers, all information must be entered for all buyers and sellers. All signatures must be originals and photocopies are not accepted.
Salvage vehicles must be titled “Rebuilt” before they can be sold, and orange-tagged salvage vehicles must be inspected and repaired before they can be registered.
Free Nevada Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
You can print out our free Nevada vehicle bill of sale form here. It is available in PDF and Word formats.
