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Bill of sale · Texas

Texas Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

Private-party sale. Use together with the signed Texas Certificate of Title assignment and Form 130-U.

Document version TX-2026-10-09.1+core-2026-10-09.1 · state rules verified 2026-10-09

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Electronic signature is allowed in Texas. E-sign delivery is not switched on yet, so sign and upload instead.

No e-sign provider is configured (ESIGN_API_KEY).

  1. Download the fillable PDF and complete it.
  2. Each party signs — on a phone or tablet with a PDF app, or print, sign in ink, and scan or photograph.
  3. Upload the signed copy to the deal so both parties have the same record.
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1. The parties protective core
2. The vehicle and its title protective core
3. Price, payment, and date of sale protective core

Write the price in numbers AND words. The amount in words controls if they differ.

5. Known-defects disclosure (seller) protective core

The seller lists every defect, damage, mechanical problem, warning light, or prior accident the seller knows about. If none, write "NONE KNOWN". This protects the buyer against concealment and protects the seller by proving what was disclosed.

6. Odometer disclosure statement protective core

Federal law (49 U.S.C. 32705) and state law, where applicable, require the seller to state the mileage upon transfer of ownership. Failure to complete this statement, or providing a false statement, may result in fines and/or imprisonment. The seller states that the odometer now reads:

To the best of the seller's knowledge the reading is
7. Lien declaration (seller) protective core

The seller declares, under penalty of law, the lien status of the title:

Lien status
10. Texas transfer documents completed at this signing Texas requirement

Both parties confirm the following were completed together, in ink, with both present (Transp. Code §501.028(b); Form 130-U). This bill of sale accompanies and does not replace them.

11. Texas seller acknowledgments Texas requirement

The seller confirms the following to cut off liability after the sale:

12. Texas buyer acknowledgments Texas requirement

The buyer confirms:

Signatures and initials are never typed here. They go on the PDF — electronically or in ink.

We provide document templates and filing guidance only. Not legal advice. We are not a party to your transaction. Verify with your state DMV / county office before filing.