El Paso, Texas
How to Fill Out a El Paso Bus Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a bus bill of sale in El Paso, Texas (Form 130-U). Includes the exact El Paso County Tax Office – Main Branch location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$28.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.25%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your El Paso Bus Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the El Paso County Tax Office – Main Branch.
- 2
Record Bus details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the Texas title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. Texas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the El Paso County Tax Office – Main Branch
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 301 Manny Martinez Dr, El Paso, TX 79905. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (915) 771-2300. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $28.00 and sales tax at 8.25%.
El Paso Title & Registration Office
Office
El Paso County Tax Office – Main Branch
Address
301 Manny Martinez Dr, El Paso, TX 79905
Phone
(915) 771-2300
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Special requirements in El Paso County:
- Complete Form 130-U at the El Paso County Tax Office
- Title transfer within 30 days
- Texas safety inspection required; emissions testing required in El Paso County
- Seller must sign title assignment
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the TX DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Bus Bill of Sale in El Paso
- Where do I file a bus bill of sale in El Paso?
- File at the El Paso County Tax Office – Main Branch, located at 301 Manny Martinez Dr, El Paso, TX 79905. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (915) 771-2300.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in El Paso?
- The title transfer fee in El Paso County is $28.00. Combined sales tax rate: 8.25%. Texas state rate 6.25% + El Paso County/City local rate 2.00%
- Does El Paso, Texas require notarization for a bus bill of sale?
- No. Texas does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
- What form do I use for a bus bill of sale in Texas?
- Texas uses Form 130-U for bus title transfers. You can download it from the El Paso County Tax Office – Main Branch or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.