When should I use the private sale page?
Use this page when your electric vehicle sale in Texas fits a private sale scenario. It walks you through the specific disclosures and details that apply to this type of transaction.
Private sale — Texas
Texas Electric Vehicle bill of sale for private sale
Complete your Texas electric vehicle bill of sale for a private sale transaction. Enter buyer and seller details, vehicle information, and generate a signed PDF in minutes.
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What to know about private sale sales in Texas
You are responsible for disclosing known defects, providing an accurate odometer statement, and delivering a clean title. Once the bill of sale is signed and funds received, remove the vehicle from your insurance and notify your DMV of the transfer.
What to include in your bill of sale
- Full legal names and addresses for both buyer and seller.
- Electric Vehicle make, model, year, VIN, and current mileage.
- Agreed sale price, payment method, and transaction date.
- Any private sale-specific disclosures required in Texas.
Seller guidance
You are responsible for disclosing known defects, providing an accurate odometer statement, and delivering a clean title. Once the bill of sale is signed and funds received, remove the vehicle from your insurance and notify your DMV of the transfer.
Buyer guidance
Run a title search or VIN history report (NMVTIS, CARFAX) before handing over funds. Confirm the seller is the titled owner and the title is free of liens. Take possession of the signed title on the day of sale.
Texas-Specific Note
Texas private sales require the buyer to pay motor vehicle sales tax (6.25%) at the county tax office within 30 days. The sale price is subject to the Texas Comptroller's Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) — if the sale price is below SPV, tax may be assessed on the SPV amount. Complete Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration).
Legal considerations
Texas private sales require the buyer to pay motor vehicle sales tax (6.25%) at the county tax office within 30 days. The sale price is subject to the Texas Comptroller's Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) — if the sale price is below SPV, tax may be assessed on the SPV amount. Complete Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration).
Checklist for this transaction
- 1Verify the seller name matches the title exactly
- 2Confirm no open liens via your state DMV or NMVTIS
- 3Complete federal odometer disclosure (vehicles <10 years old)
- 4Sign and date the bill of sale with both parties present
- 5Transfer title and notify DMV within your state deadline
- 6Complete Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration)
- 7Pay 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax within 30 days at county tax office
- 8Be aware of Standard Presumptive Value — tax may be assessed on SPV if higher
Need the printable workflow?
Use the main Texas electric vehicle bill of sale flow when you are ready to generate the completed document.
Open Texas Electric Vehicle bill of saleFrequently asked questions
Why does the private sale scenario have its own page?
Different sale scenarios — such as private party, dealer, or gifted transfers — have different documentation requirements. This page focuses on what buyers and sellers need for a private sale transaction specifically.
What should be included in this bill of sale?
Include the buyer and seller details, vehicle identifiers, sale price, date, signatures, and any notes specific to the private sale transaction.
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