Nevada Bill of Sale Requirements & Free Form

Nevada requirements

• Ownership transfers through the properly signed certificate of title; the Nevada DMV states a bill of sale by itself is not acceptable to transfer ownership.
• The DMV advises sellers to complete and keep a Bill of Sale as their record of the transaction, and publishes form VP 104 for this; our template is a general purpose alternative.
• The buyer must register the vehicle at a DMV office within 30 days of purchase, and may drive without a movement permit for only three days after the sale with proof of ownership and insurance in the vehicle.
• Sellers must enter the current odometer reading on the title for any vehicle of model year 2011 or newer, following the federal 20 year odometer disclosure rule.
• Sales tax is not charged on private party vehicle sales in Nevada, and the seller keeps the license plates.
• Notarization of a vehicle bill of sale is not required by DMV guidance, though a power of attorney used for a third party registration must be notarized.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale enough to transfer a car in Nevada?

No. The Nevada DMV requires a properly signed off certificate of title; the bill of sale (form VP 104 or an equivalent document) serves as the seller's record and supporting evidence, not as the ownership document.

How long do I have to register a car bought privately in Nevada?

30 days from the purchase date, at a Nevada DMV office. You can drive the vehicle for up to three days after purchase without a movement permit if you carry proof of ownership and insurance.

Official sources

• https://dmv.nv.gov/regprivate.htm
• https://dmv.nv.gov/pdfforms/vp104.pdf