Selling or buying a vehicle in Nevada? Nevada charges no sales tax on private party vehicle sales — but the bill of sale alone is not sufficient to register a vehicle. A valid Certificate of Title is always required.
This free template is formatted for Nevada’s requirements and works alongside the Certificate of Title at any Nevada DMV office.
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On this page:
- What Is a Nevada Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale?
- Is a Bill of Sale Required in Nevada?
- Nevada-Specific Requirements
- Free Nevada Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
- How to Fill Out the Template
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Nevada
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Nevada Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale?
A Nevada motor vehicle bill of sale is a written record of a private vehicle sale.
Nevada’s official form is Form VP104 (Bill of Sale). It is used alongside the Certificate of Title when transferring ownership. The bill of sale alone is not sufficient to register a vehicle — a valid title is always required.
Is a Bill of Sale Required in Nevada?
Form VP104 is required when transferring ownership. It is also required in the specific case where a vehicle was previously titled in Nevada, is older than 9 model years, and the title is missing — in that case, the buyer and seller can complete an Application for Duplicate Title (VP012) and a Bill of Sale to transfer ownership.
For all other transfers, a valid Certificate of Title is the primary ownership document. A bill of sale is strongly recommended for all private sales.
Nevada-Specific Requirements
1. 30-Day Deadline
The buyer has 30 days from the date of purchase to register the vehicle with the Nevada DMV. Substantial fines apply for failure to notify the DMV of registration changes. The Nevada DMV recommends that buyer and seller complete the transaction at a DMV office together.
2. No Sales Tax on Private Sales
Nevada charges no sales tax on private party vehicle purchases. However, the buyer must still pay Nevada’s registration fees and any applicable government services taxes at the time of registration.
3. Bill of Sale Alone Is Not Sufficient
The Nevada DMV will not register a vehicle based on a bill of sale alone. A valid Certificate of Title signed over to the buyer is required in all cases — except for Nevada-titled vehicles from 2010 or older with no lien, where the duplicate title process plus a bill of sale can be used.
4. Seller: Notify the DMV
After the sale, the seller should use the MyDMV Registration Cancellation & Vehicle Resale Notification at dmv.nv.gov to notify the DMV of the sale. This removes the seller from record and may generate a registration fee credit.
5. License Plates Stay with the Seller
Nevada license plates stay with the seller, not the vehicle. Remove your plates before handing over the vehicle. The buyer will receive new plates when they register.
6. Odometer Disclosure
Federal law requires odometer disclosure for vehicles under 20 model years old (beginning with 2011 model year vehicles). The odometer reading must be entered in the Odometer Reading section of the title for any 2011 or newer vehicle. Failure to do so will cause delays at the DMV.
7. Notarization
Nevada does not require notarization for a standard private party vehicle bill of sale. Notarization is optional but recommended for high-value sales.
Free Nevada Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Template
This template opens in Google Docs. Click Use Template to save a copy to your Drive, fill it out digitally, or print and complete by hand.
How to Fill Out the Template
Enter the seller’s name exactly as it appears on the Certificate of Title. Enter the buyer’s name exactly as they want it on the new registration record — the buyer section of the title must be completed in full.
In Section 3, copy the VIN character by character. Complete the odometer reading for 2011 and newer vehicles.
Both parties sign Section 11. The Nevada DMV recommends completing the transaction together at a DMV office.
For a complete field-by-field walkthrough of every section, see: How to Fill Out a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale →
How to Transfer a Car Title in Nevada
For the Seller
Sign the title over to the buyer, completing the odometer reading if required. Remove your license plates before handing over the vehicle.
Notify the Nevada DMV of the sale using the MyDMV Registration Cancellation & Vehicle Resale Notification at dmv.nv.gov.
For the Buyer
Within 30 days of purchase, visit any Nevada DMV office with the signed title, this bill of sale (Form VP104 or equivalent), valid Nevada ID, proof of insurance, and payment for registration fees and applicable government services taxes.
Lost Title
The seller must obtain a duplicate title before the sale can proceed. For 2010 and older Nevada-titled vehicles with no lien, an Application for Duplicate Title (VP012) plus this bill of sale can be used. Contact the Nevada DMV at dmv.nv.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Nevada charges no sales tax on private party vehicle purchases. The buyer must still pay Nevada registration fees and any applicable government services taxes at the time of registration.
No. A bill of sale alone is not sufficient to register a vehicle in Nevada. A valid Certificate of Title signed over to the buyer is required in all cases. The only exception is for Nevada-titled vehicles from 2010 or older with no lien, where an Application for Duplicate Title plus a bill of sale can be used.
30 days from the date of purchase. Substantial fines apply for failure to notify the DMV of registration changes. The Nevada DMV recommends that buyer and seller complete the transaction at a DMV office together.
No. Nevada does not require notarization for a standard private party vehicle bill of sale. Notarization is optional but recommended for high-value sales.
Nevada plates stay with the seller — not the vehicle. Remove your plates before handing over the vehicle. Notify the DMV of the sale using the MyDMV Registration Cancellation & Vehicle Resale Notification at dmv.nv.gov to potentially receive a registration fee credit.
Yes. Nevada’s official form is VP104, but any complete and signed bill of sale with the required information — seller and buyer details, VIN, purchase price, date of sale, and signatures — is acceptable alongside the signed Certificate of Title.
This template and all information on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Contact the Nevada DMV at dmv.nv.gov to confirm current requirements before completing your transaction.