Texas Semi-Truck Bill of Sale Template (2026)
Texas semi-truck sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | VTR-262 ↗ |
| Sales / use tax | 6.25% (Tax based on Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) or purchase price, whichever is higher) |
| Title transfer fee | $33 |
| Transfer deadline | 30 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| Texas DMV / titling | Texas DMV ↗ |
Why use a Texas-specific semi-truck template
Captures every Texas field
A semi-truck bill of sale must record GVWR, lien status, and note the federal odometer exemption that applies when GVWR exceeds 16,000 lbs. Commercial vehicle registration fees and titling procedures differ by state, and business-entity buyers require the signer's authority documented on the same bill of sale. A generic template often omits Texas-specific fields (such as the VTR-262 reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
Texas charges 6.25% sales/use tax plus a $33 title transfer fee. Recording the correct sale price on the template is what the DMV uses to calculate tax owed.
Deadline-aware
The buyer has 30 days to register the semi-truck after the sale. The template includes a sale-date field that anchors the deadline.
What the Texas Semi-Truck template includes
- Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses (ZIP required)
- Semi-Truck identifier — VIN, HIN, or serial number
- Year, make, model, color
- Odometer / hour-meter reading (where applicable)
- Sale price in numerals + written form
- Sale date (anchors any state deadline)
- Signature blocks for both parties
- VTR-262 reference (lien release)
Generate your Texas semi-truck bill of sale in under 3 minutes
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Complete plan ($39) adds Texas transfer instructions + buyer closing packet
Frequently Asked Questions — Texas Semi-Truck Template
Is a Texas semi-truck bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed semi-truck bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in Texas, provided it captures both parties' full legal names and addresses, the semi-truck identifier (VIN/HIN/serial), sale price, sale date, and both signatures. The buyer presents it to the Texas DMV to register the semi-truck within 30 days of the sale.
What does a Texas-compliant semi-truck bill of sale template need to include?▾
Texas requires the template to capture the semi-truck's identifier (VIN, HIN, or serial), year/make/model, sale price (digits + written), sale date, both parties' full legal names and addresses with ZIP codes, and both signatures. Texas does not require notarization, but the buyer should still receive a fully signed original. If the semi-truck was financed, Texas uses VTR-262 for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private semi-truck sale in Texas?▾
Texas charges 6.25% sales/use tax on private semi-truck sales. Tax based on Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) or purchase price, whichever is higher The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the semi-truck and a $33 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a Texas semi-truck bill of sale?▾
Texas does not require notarization for a private semi-truck bill of sale. TX does not require a notarized bill of sale; however, Form 14-317 (Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer) must be notarized. A signed original from both parties is sufficient for registration.
Can I print and reuse this Texas semi-truck template?▾
You can print the template multiple times, but each sale requires a freshly signed original. Photocopied signatures are not valid. BillOfSaleNow generates two identical originals (one for the buyer, one for the seller) so both parties walk away with a signed copy.
Source: Texas DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07