How to Sell an RV Privately by State

Selling an RV privately requires a bill of sale that documents the chassis VIN and — for motorhomes — the coach serial number. Title fees, sales tax, and transfer deadlines vary by state and sometimes by RV weight class. Select your state for the exact steps.

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What Every RV Sale Guide Covers

Chassis VIN location vs coach serial number for motorhomes
Difference between motorhome and towable RV title requirements
Transfer deadline and whether title fees scale by weight class
Sales tax rate on private RV sales and who pays at registration
Lien release steps if the RV was financed
Whether a notary or VIN inspection is required in your state

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.

Source: Thumbtack / NNA