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Truck Bill of Sale

A truck bill of sale is a legal document that records the private sale of a truck 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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Truck Bill of Sale by State

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Truck-specific legal information

Transfer notes

Truck title transfer requirements depend on weight class. Light-duty trucks (under 8,500 lbs GVWR) follow standard passenger vehicle rules. Medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks may require additional commercial documentation.

Odometer disclosure

Trucks with a GVWR of 16,000 lbs or more are exempt from federal odometer disclosure under 49 CFR 580.17(a). Light-duty pickup trucks under that threshold require standard odometer disclosure if less than 20 years old.

Applicable federal law: 49 CFR 580.17(a) — Odometer exemption for vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR

Title and registration

The title lists the GVWR or weight class. Buyers should confirm the truck weight class matches the title to avoid registration surprises. Some states issue separate commercial titles for trucks over 10,000 lbs.

Special disclosures

  • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) should be documented — it determines odometer, registration, and licensing requirements.
  • Trucks over 8,500 lbs GVWR may require commercial plates in some states.
  • Diesel emission system (DEF/DPF) delete modifications are illegal under the Clean Air Act and should be disclosed.

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Truck Bill of Sale by City

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