New Brunswick, New Jersey
Documents Needed to Sell a Car in New Brunswick
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private car sale in New Brunswick, New Jersey. File at the MVC Agency – New Brunswick — title transfer fee: $60.00, sales tax: 8.13%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Car title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
- 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Car title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $60.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 8.13% of purchase price
- 6Proof of New Jersey insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ✓ Not Required in New Jersey
New Jersey does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Where to File in New Brunswick
Office
MVC Agency – New Brunswick
Address
Visit https://www.nj.gov/mvc for the nearest New Brunswick, NJ office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Fees for Car Title Transfer in New Brunswick
Title Transfer Fee
$60.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.13%
Notarization
Not Required
New Jersey state rate 6.625% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
FAQ — Documents for Car Sale in New Brunswick
- What documents do I need to sell a car in New Brunswick?
- To sell a car in New Brunswick you need: a signed Car title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the MVC Agency – New Brunswick.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a car in New Brunswick, New Jersey?
- Yes. The MVC Agency – New Brunswick requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a New Jersey-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the car title transfer fee in New Brunswick?
- The title transfer fee in New Brunswick County is $60.00. Sales tax of 8.13% is also due at the time of registration. New Jersey state rate 6.625% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- Where do I file a car title transfer in New Brunswick?
- File at the MVC Agency – New Brunswick, Visit https://www.nj.gov/mvc for the nearest New Brunswick, NJ office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.