New Jersey Car Bill of Sale Template (2026)
New Jersey car sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | OS/SS-51 or Title (lien section) |
| Sales / use tax | 6.625% (Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases) |
| Title transfer fee | $60 |
| Transfer deadline | 10 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| New Jersey DMV / titling | New Jersey DMV ↗ |
Why use a New Jersey-specific car template
Captures every New Jersey field
A car bill of sale needs the 17-character VIN, odometer reading (federal disclosure), and the seller signature in a format the DMV will accept on first try. A generic template often omits New Jersey-specific fields (such as the OS/SS-51 or Title (lien section) reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
New Jersey charges 6.625% sales/use tax plus a $60 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 10 days to register the car after the sale. The template includes a sale-date field that anchors the deadline.
What the New Jersey Car template includes
- Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses (ZIP required)
- Car 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
- OS/SS-51 or Title (lien section) reference (lien release)
Generate your New Jersey car bill of sale in under 3 minutes
Pre-filled with every field New Jersey requires. Instant PDF, no signup.
Complete plan ($29) adds New Jersey transfer instructions + buyer closing packet
Frequently Asked Questions — New Jersey Car Template
Is a New Jersey car bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed car bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in New Jersey, provided it captures both parties' full legal names and addresses, the car identifier (VIN/HIN/serial), sale price, sale date, and both signatures. The buyer presents it to the New Jersey DMV to register the car within 10 days of the sale.
What does a New Jersey-compliant car bill of sale template need to include?▾
New Jersey requires the template to capture the car'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. New Jersey does not require notarization, but the buyer should still receive a fully signed original. If the car was financed, New Jersey uses OS/SS-51 or Title (lien section) for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private car sale in New Jersey?▾
New Jersey charges 6.625% sales/use tax on private car sales. Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the car and a $60 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a New Jersey car bill of sale?▾
New Jersey does not require notarization for a private car bill of sale. A signed original from both parties is sufficient for registration.
Can I print and reuse this New Jersey car 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: New Jersey DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07