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Wichita Falls, Texas Car Bill of Sale for Cash saleDownload a Signed PDF

Download a ready-to-sign PDF bill of sale for your car cash sale in Wichita Falls, Texas. Complete the form online and save the signed document instantly.

What’s Included in Your PDF

Your car bill of sale PDF for Texas includes every field required by state law:

  • Full legal names and addresses of both parties
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN) and title number
  • Year, make, model, and body style
  • Odometer disclosure with federal compliance statement
  • Sale price and payment terms
  • As-is or warranty status declaration
  • Signature lines with printed name and date
  • Texas notarization block (if required)

PDF Format Details

US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) • 300 DPI print-ready • Flattened form fields • ~200 KB file size • Opens in any PDF reader

Cash sale — What You Need to Know

The full purchase price is paid in cash (or cash equivalent) at the time of sale. No financing, installment payments, or deferred payment is involved.

Seller guidance

Accepting cash eliminates chargeback risk, but brings IRS reporting obligations. If you receive more than $10,000 in cash in one transaction (or related transactions), you must file IRS Form 8300 (Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business) within 15 days. Ensure you provide a receipt and accurate bill of sale to document the transaction.

Buyer guidance

Carry large sums of cash only after verifying the vehicle title and condition. Use a cashier's check or wire transfer for high-value vehicles to reduce risk. Bring the seller to the bank if needed to verify funds. Once cash changes hands, recovery of fraud is very difficult.

Legal note (Texas-specific)

TX cash sales: the buyer pays 6.25% sales tax based on the higher of the purchase price or the Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) from NADA. If the cash price is below SPV, the buyer pays tax on SPV. Document the actual cash price to avoid tax disputes.

Cash sale checklist

  • Count and verify cash amount before signing bill of sale
  • Issue a dated receipt acknowledging full payment
  • Determine if IRS Form 8300 filing is required (>$10,000 cash)
  • Sign and deliver the title and bill of sale simultaneously with payment
  • Photograph the cash exchange or use a witness for high-value sales
  • Record actual cash purchase price on bill of sale
  • TxDMV will apply 6.25% tax on purchase price or SPV (whichever is higher)
  • Get a written receipt for the cash payment
  • Transfer title within 30 days

Car Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

4.2 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$5,000–$25,000

Odometer Disclosure

Required

Safety checkpoints for car buyers

  • Verify airbag recall status (Takata recall affected 67M+ vehicles)
  • Check tire age — tires over 6 years old degrade regardless of tread depth
  • Confirm brake pad thickness and rotor condition
  • Test all seatbelts for proper retraction and latching
  • Verify ABS warning light cycles off after ignition self-test
  • Confirm child-seat LATCH anchor accessibility and integrity
  • Test headlight aim and high-beam function on both low and high settings
  • Inspect windshield for cracks in the driver sight line that could fail state inspection

Common recall categories

Airbags (Takata)Power TrainFuel SystemElectricalSteering

On average, each car model has approximately 3.1 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

No

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

Local Requirements — Wichita County

DMV / Title Office

Wichita County Tax Assessor-Collector – Wichita Falls

Address

600 Scott Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Phone

(940) 274-8000

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

https://www.txdmv.gov

Transfer Fees & Taxes — Wichita Falls

Title Transfer Fee

$28.00

Sales Tax Rate

8.25%

Base Registration Fee

$51.75

Texas state rate 6.25% + Wichita County/Wichita Falls local rate 2.00%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Texas does not require notarization for a private-party vehicle sale. A signed bill of sale and completed Form 130-U are sufficient.

Wichita Falls Transfer Checklist

  • Complete Texas Application for Texas Title (Form 130-U) at the Wichita County tax office
  • Title transfer must be completed within 30 days of sale to avoid a $25 penalty
  • Seller must provide a signed title and odometer disclosure
  • Vehicle must pass a Texas safety inspection before registration transfer

County Information — Wichita County

County Clerk / Recorder

Wichita County Clerk

Phone

(940) 766-8100

NHTSA recall watch for Wichita Falls car buyers

Before signing your cash sale bill of sale in Wichita Falls, run a NHTSA recall check on the specific year and model. Recent-model cars with the most open recalls:

Model + yearNHTSA recallsTop categories
2019 Volkswagen Jetta11Electrical System, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2024 Ford Mustang10Service Brakes, Fuel System, Electrical System
2022 Ford Mustang9Electrical System, Steering, Air Bags
2020 Ford Mustang8Back Over Prevention, Power Train, Forward Collision Avoidance
2019 Nissan Altima7Fuel System, Back Over Prevention, Tires

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 cash sale sale price.

Wichita Falls Cash sale car pdf — when to file

Texas requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For cash sale transactions specifically, file at Wichita County Tax Assessor-Collector – Wichita Falls (600 Scott Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76301) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. 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 Wichita Falls bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $28.00 title transfer fee plus 8.25% sales tax on the purchase price.

PDF reminder. Whether you keep your pdf as a signed digital PDF, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Wichita County Tax Assessor-Collector – Wichita Falls; 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 cash sale documents do I need for a car sale in Wichita Falls, Texas?

For a cash sale car transaction in Wichita Falls, you need: Count and verify cash amount before signing bill of sale; Issue a dated receipt acknowledging full payment; Determine if IRS Form 8300 filing is required (>$10,000 cash); Sign and deliver the title and bill of sale simultaneously with payment; Photograph the cash exchange or use a witness for high-value sales; Record actual cash purchase price on bill of sale; TxDMV will apply 6.25% tax on purchase price or SPV (whichever is higher); Get a written receipt for the cash payment; Transfer title within 30 days.

What is the sales tax on a car private sale in Wichita Falls, Texas?

The combined sales tax rate in Wichita Falls is 8.25%. Texas state rate 6.25% + Wichita County/Wichita Falls local rate 2.00%

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

No, notarization is not required. Texas does not require notarization for a private-party vehicle sale. A signed bill of sale and completed Form 130-U are sufficient.

What are common recalls for a car?

Common recall categories for cars include: Airbags (Takata), Power Train, Fuel System, Electrical, Steering. On average, each car model has approximately 3.1 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.

Trusted by private vehicle sellers nationwide

45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

$60–$85 mobile notary

Mobile notary visit minimums run $60–$85 — higher on weekends, plus per-mile travel fees. State-formatted documents skip the trip.

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