Trailer Bill of Sale
A trailer bill of sale is a legal document that records the private sale of a trailer between a buyer and a seller. It captures the sale price, vehicle details, and signatures from both parties — providing proof of ownership transfer and protecting both sides of the transaction. Requirements vary by state; select your state below to get the correct form.
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Trailer Bill of Sale by State
Select your state for a trailer bill of sale that meets local requirements.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Puerto Rico
Trailer-specific legal information
Transfer notes
Trailer title requirements vary significantly by state. Many states do not title trailers under a certain weight (commonly 1,500 to 3,000 lbs). A bill of sale may be the only transfer document for lightweight trailers.
Odometer disclosure
Trailers are exempt from federal odometer disclosure. Trailers do not have odometers and there is no mileage disclosure requirement.
Title and registration
States that title trailers issue a certificate of title similar to a vehicle. States that do not title lightweight trailers may only require a registration card. Check your state threshold before assuming a title exists.
Special disclosures
- Weight capacity (GVWR) determines whether the trailer requires a title, registration, and brakes in most states.
- Trailer brakes are required in most states for trailers over 3,000 lbs GVWR.
- Homemade trailers may require a state inspection and VIN assignment before they can be titled.
Other vehicle types
- Car bill of sale
- Truck bill of sale
- Motorcycle bill of sale
- Boat bill of sale
- RV bill of sale
- ATV bill of sale
- UTV bill of sale
- Snowmobile bill of sale
- Jet Ski bill of sale
- SUV bill of sale
- Van bill of sale
- Bus bill of sale
- Semi Truck bill of sale
- Moped bill of sale
- Scooter bill of sale
- Dirt Bike bill of sale
- Golf Cart bill of sale
- Tractor bill of sale
- Farm Equipment bill of sale
- Heavy Equipment bill of sale
- Utility Trailer bill of sale
- Travel Trailer bill of sale
- Camper bill of sale
- Yacht bill of sale
- Side by Side bill of sale
- Electric Vehicle bill of sale
- Pickup Truck bill of sale
- Personal Watercraft bill of sale
- Horse Trailer bill of sale