Folsom, Texas

Folsom, Texas Truck Bill of Sale for Salvage title — Print a Ready-to-Sign Form

Print a truck bill of sale form for your salvage title in Folsom, Texas. Fill in the details online, then print the completed document for both parties to sign.

Print a ready-to-sign form

Print Instructions

Paper Size

US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)

Margins

0.5 in minimum all sides

Ink

Black ink, laser or inkjet

Before You Print

☐Verify the VIN matches the truck title exactly
☐Confirm buyer and seller names match government-issued IDs
☐Have both parties present at the time of signing
☐Bring a valid photo ID accepted by Texas
☐Print at least two copies — one for each party

Both parties should sign with a ballpoint pen in blue or black ink. Initial any corrections rather than using correction fluid.

Salvage title — What You Need to Know

The vehicle has been declared a total loss by an insurance company and carries a salvage title brand. Salvage vehicles cannot be legally driven until they pass a rebuilt/salvage inspection in most states.

Seller guidance

You must disclose the salvage title status in writing. The bill of sale should state "salvage title" prominently. Some states require a separate salvage disclosure form. Do not represent a salvage vehicle as a rebuilt title unless it has passed the required state inspection and been formally re-branded.

Buyer guidance

A salvage title vehicle cannot be registered for road use in any state until it passes a state-mandated rebuilt inspection. Lenders rarely finance salvage title vehicles, and insuring them for full value is difficult. Even after a salvage vehicle is re-branded as "rebuilt," it will always carry diminished resale value.

Legal note (Texas-specific)

Texas issues salvage vehicle titles through the TxDMV. To rebuild and retitle, the vehicle must pass a salvage vehicle inspection by the TxDMV. Submit VTR-61 (Rebuilt Salvage Motor Vehicle Inspection Report). An anti-theft inspection by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is also required. The rebuilt title will carry a "rebuilt salvage" brand.

Salvage title checklist

Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale
Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history
Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations
Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete
Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage
Complete VTR-61 (Rebuilt Salvage Motor Vehicle Inspection Report)
Pass anti-theft inspection by NICB
Apply for rebuilt title at the county tax office

Truck Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

4 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$8,000–$55,000

Odometer Disclosure

Required

Safety checkpoints for truck buyers

Inspect frame for rust — trucks used in salt-belt states often have hidden corrosion
Check 4WD/AWD transfer case engagement and operation
Verify towing package wiring and hitch receiver condition
Test tailgate mechanism and bed liner condition
Confirm trailer brake controller integration if equipped
Verify backup camera and parking sensors function correctly
Test tow/haul mode and check transmission cooler condition
Inspect cab corners and rocker panels for hidden rust

Common recall categories

Power TrainFuel SystemSteeringStructureElectrical

On average, each truck model has approximately 3.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.

Texas Tax & Fee Summary

State Sales Tax Rate

6.25%

Title Transfer Fee

$33

Private Party Exempt

Flat 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax statewide

Tax based on Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) or purchase price, whichever is higher

Visit the official Texas DMV website

NHTSA recall watch for Folsom truck buyers

Before signing your salvage title bill of sale in Folsom, run a NHTSA recall check on the specific year and model. Recent-model trucks with the most open recalls:

Model + year	NHTSA recalls	Top categories
2019 Ram 1500	29	Air Bags, Electrical System, Steering
2021 Ford F-150	27	Power Train, Visibility, Electrical System
2022 Ford F-150	22	Exterior Lighting, Power Train, Electrical System
2022 Ram 1500	15	Back Over Prevention, Air Bags, Visibility
2021 Ram 1500	14	Back Over Prevention, Air Bags, Service Brakes

Run a NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls before purchase — open recalls are the seller’s responsibility to disclose under federal law, and unresolved campaigns are a routine negotiating point on the salvage title sale price.

Folsom Salvage title truck printable — when to file

Texas requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For salvage title transactions specifically, file at Texas TxDMV – Folsom (Visit https://www.txdmv.gov to find the nearest Folsom office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Texas TX does not require a notarized bill of sale; however, Form 14-317 (Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer) must be notarized. Miss the 30-day window and Texas typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Folsom bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $33.00 title transfer fee plus 6.25% sales tax on the purchase price.

Printable reminder. Whether you keep your printable as a printed two-copy paper record, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Texas TxDMV – Folsom; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.

Frequently asked questions

What salvage title documents do I need for a truck sale in Folsom, Texas?

For a salvage title truck transaction in Folsom, you need: Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale; Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history; Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations; Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete; Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage; Complete VTR-61 (Rebuilt Salvage Motor Vehicle Inspection Report); Pass anti-theft inspection by NICB; Apply for rebuilt title at the county tax office.

What is the sales tax on a truck private sale in Folsom, Texas?

The Texas state sales tax rate is 6.25%. Flat 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax statewide. Tax based on Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) or purchase price, whichever is higher

Do I need to notarize a truck bill of sale in Texas?

Check with your local Texas DMV office for notarization requirements. Requirements can vary by county.

What are common recalls for a truck?

Common recall categories for trucks include: Power Train, Fuel System, Steering, Structure, Electrical. On average, each truck model has approximately 3.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.