Blaine, Washington SUV Bill of Sale for Family transfer — Download a Signed PDF
Download a ready-to-sign PDF bill of sale for your suv family transfer in Blaine, Washington. Complete the form online and save the signed document instantly.
Your suv bill of sale PDF for Washington 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
✓Washington 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
Family transfer — What You Need to Know
The vehicle is transferred between immediate family members. Many states offer reduced or waived sales and use tax for qualifying family transfers.
Seller guidance
Identify whether your state's DMV has a specific family transfer exemption form or requires a relationship affidavit. Qualifying relationships vary by state but typically include spouses, parents, children, siblings, and grandparents. Keep the bill of sale simple and clearly state the relationship.
Buyer guidance
Even if no money changes hands, you will owe use tax on fair market value in some states unless you qualify for the family exemption. Bring your relationship documentation (marriage certificate, birth certificate) to the DMV when re-registering. The title transfer process is otherwise the same as a standard sale.
Legal note (Washington-specific)
Washington does not have a dedicated family-transfer title form or a separate statutory procedure for family vehicle transfers. The use-tax exemption available on a gifted vehicle — requiring that the prior owner paid Washington retail sales tax or use tax and that no consideration is exchanged — applies equally to transfers between immediate family members per DOR guidance under RCW 82.12 and WAC 458-20-178. If those conditions are met, use tax is waived. A vehicle with an outstanding loan where the recipient assumes the debt does not qualify; the assumption is treated as consideration. Enter $0 or 'gift' on the Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (Form 420065) and indicate the family relationship. The seller must notify DOL within five business days (RCW 46.12.650). The recipient must apply for a new title within 15 days (RCW 46.12.650). No new plates are required for transfers from a spouse, family member as gift or inheritance, or from a qualifying trust.
Family transfer checklist
Confirm qualifying family relationship under your state's DMV rules
Obtain the required family transfer exemption form or affidavit
Document fair market value on the bill of sale (for tax records)
Bring relationship proof (marriage certificate, birth certificate) to the DMV
Determine if IRS Form 709 is required if value exceeds the annual gift exclusion
Enter $0 or 'gift' as the sale price on the Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (Form 420065) and note the family relationship
Provide proof that prior owner paid Washington retail sales or use tax — without it, use tax is assessed on fair market value
Confirm the vehicle is lien-free or that the donor retains the loan obligation — if the recipient assumes the loan balance, use tax is owed
Seller notifies DOL within 5 business days (RCW 46.12.650)
Recipient applies for title within 15 days; late fees start at $50 on day 16, up to $125 maximum (RCW 46.17.140)
No new license plates required for transfers from a spouse, domestic partner, family member as gift or inheritance, or a qualifying trust (as long as existing plates are Washington plates)
SUV Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
4.3 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$8,000–$45,000
Odometer Disclosure
Required
Safety checkpoints for suv buyers
Verify AWD/4WD system operation — transfer case and differential fluid should be serviced per schedule
Check for Takata airbag recall status (SUVs were heavily affected)
Inspect suspension components for wear — SUVs carry more weight than sedans
Test third-row seating mechanisms and latches if equipped
Verify roof-rack mounting points and crossbar attachment integrity
Confirm tire-pressure monitoring system warns correctly
Test rollover sensor function (lift-gate test where applicable)
Inspect side curtain airbag deployment paths are unobstructed
Common recall categories
AirbagsPower TrainElectricalFuel SystemBrakes
On average, each suv model has approximately 3.4 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Washington Tax & Fee Summary
State Sales Tax Rate
6.5%
Title Transfer Fee
$12
Private Party Exempt
No
6.5% state plus local taxes (total up to ~10.4%)
Use tax applies to private party vehicle purchases
Before signing your family transfer bill of sale in Blaine, run a NHTSA recall check on the specific year and model. Recent-model suvs with the most open recalls:
Model + year
NHTSA recalls
Top categories
2020 Ford Explorer
31
Back Over Prevention, Power Train, Seat Belts
2021 Ford Explorer
24
Back Over Prevention, Power Train, Engine
2022 Ford Explorer
23
Back Over Prevention, Power Train, Fuel System
2020 Ford Escape
23
Electrical System, Power Train, Back Over Prevention
2022 Ford Bronco
20
Back Over Prevention, Power Train, Equipment
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 family transfer sale price.
Blaine Family transfer suv pdf — when to file
Washington requires title transfer within 15 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For family transfer transactions specifically, file at Washington DMV – Blaine (Visit https://www.dol.wa.gov to find the nearest Blaine office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Miss the 15-day window and Washington 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 Blaine bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $12.00 title transfer fee plus 6.5% 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 Washington DMV – Blaine; 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 family transfer documents do I need for a suv sale in Blaine, Washington?
For a family transfer suv transaction in Blaine, you need: Confirm qualifying family relationship under your state's DMV rules; Obtain the required family transfer exemption form or affidavit; Document fair market value on the bill of sale (for tax records); Bring relationship proof (marriage certificate, birth certificate) to the DMV; Determine if IRS Form 709 is required if value exceeds the annual gift exclusion; Enter $0 or 'gift' as the sale price on the Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (Form 420065) and note the family relationship; Provide proof that prior owner paid Washington retail sales or use tax — without it, use tax is assessed on fair market value; Confirm the vehicle is lien-free or that the donor retains the loan obligation — if the recipient assumes the loan balance, use tax is owed; Seller notifies DOL within 5 business days (RCW 46.12.650); Recipient applies for title within 15 days; late fees start at $50 on day 16, up to $125 maximum (RCW 46.17.140); No new license plates required for transfers from a spouse, domestic partner, family member as gift or inheritance, or a qualifying trust (as long as existing plates are Washington plates).
What is the sales tax on a suv private sale in Blaine, Washington?
The Washington state sales tax rate is 6.5%. 6.5% state plus local taxes (total up to ~10.4%). Use tax applies to private party vehicle purchases
Do I need to notarize a suv bill of sale in Washington?
Check with your local Washington DMV office for notarization requirements. Requirements can vary by county.
What are common recalls for a suv?
Common recall categories for suvs include: Airbags, Power Train, Electrical, Fuel System, Brakes. On average, each suv model has approximately 3.4 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.
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