Do you need a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle in your State? Is it mandatory?
Below is a list of States and whether a State requires a bill of sale (for any reason) to register and transfer a title of a motor vehicle from seller to buyer. Whether you need a motor vehicle bill of sale to register the title will depend on the laws in your State. Also, below are links to official State department of motor vehicle websites.
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Is a bill of sale required by your State to register a motor vehicle? |
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| Alabama | Yes. Alabama requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Alaska | No. Alaska does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Arizona | No. Arizona does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Arkansas | Yes. Arkansas requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| California | Yes. California requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Colorado | Yes. Colorado requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Connecticut | Yes. Connecticut requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Delaware | No. Delaware does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| D.C., Washington | No. Washington, D.C. does not require a bill of sale to register a vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Florida | Yes. Florida requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Georgia | Yes. Georgia requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Hawaii | Yes. Hawaii requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Idaho | Yes. Idaho requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Illinois | No. Illinois does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Indiana | Yes. Indiana requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Iowa | Yes. Iowa requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Kansas | No. Kansas does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Kentucky | Yes. Kentucky requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Louisiana | Yes. Louisiana requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Maine | Yes. Maine requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Maryland | Yes. Maryland requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Massachusetts | Yes. Massachusetts requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Michigan | No. Michigan does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Minnesota | No. Minnesota does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Mississippi | Yes. Mississippi requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Missouri | Yes. Missouri requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Montana | Yes. Montana requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Nebraska | Yes. Nebraska requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Nevada | Yes. Nevada requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| New Hampshire | No. New Hampshire does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| New Jersey | Yes. New Jersey requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| New Mexico | Yes. New Mexico requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| New York | Yes. New York requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| North Carolina | No. North Carolina does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| North Dakota | No. North Dakota does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Ohio | Yes. Ohio requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Oklahoma | Yes. Oklahoma requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Oregon | Yes. Oregon requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Pennsylvania | No. Pennsylvania does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Rhode Island | Yes. Rhode Island requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| South Carolina | Yes. South Carolina requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| South Dakota | Yes. South Dakota requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Tennessee | No. Tennessee does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Texas | No. Texas does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Utah | No. Utah does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Vermont | Yes. Vermont requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Virginia | Yes. Virginia requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Washington (State) | Yes. Washington (State) requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| West Virginia | Yes. West Virginia requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Wisconsin | No. Wisconsin does not require a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. | |
| Wyoming | Yes. Wyoming requires a bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Check local rules. |
Note: PeerlessLegal.com makes every attempt to be accurate, but check local rules, as areas can vary, even within a State. The table is provided as a guide, and only the State's DMV office can tell what is official. Peerless Legal is not responsible for third party content.
Updated: August 9, 2013.
