Junk vehicle bill of sale

Junk Side by Side Bill of Sale Texas

Selling a junk side by side in Texas? Junk or scrap vehicle sale — generate the right bill of sale for your transaction.

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Selling a junk side by side in Texas

When selling a junk side by side through a private party sale in Texas, a bill of sale protects both the buyer and seller by documenting the transaction details and the vehicle's condition at the time of sale.

Legal considerations for junk vehicles in Texas

Texas issues a Certificate of Authority to Dispose of a Motor Vehicle for junk vehicles. Form VTR-71-2 must be submitted to TxDMV. A junk title in Texas means the vehicle is valued only for its scrap metal or parts.

Required disclosures

Texas Transportation Code Section 501.091 requires disclosure of a junk vehicle designation. The bill of sale must clearly state the vehicle is sold for scrap or parts only.

Texas Required Form: VTR-71-2

Texas requires Form VTR-71-2 for junk vehicle transactions. No additional state inspection is required.

Texas steps for junk vehicles

  1. Submit Form VTR-71-2 to TxDMV
  2. Surrender the title and license plates
  3. Provide the buyer with documentation of the junk designation
  4. Remove the vehicle from insurance coverage

Buyer warning

A Texas junk vehicle with a Certificate of Authority to Dispose cannot be rebuilt or re-titled. It may only be sold to a licensed salvage dealer or used for parts. Verify the title status carefully.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a special bill of sale for a junk side by side in Texas?

Texas requires a bill of sale for all private party vehicle sales. A junk side by side may have additional disclosure requirements around condition, mileage, or title status.

What should I include when selling a junk side by side?

Include buyer and seller details, vehicle identifiers (VIN, year, make, model), sale price, date, signatures, and a clear description of the vehicle condition as junk.

Is a junk side by side bill of sale legally binding in Texas?

Yes. A properly completed bill of sale is a legal document in Texas. For junk vehicles, disclosing the condition protects both buyer and seller.