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You are to attach two additional documents to complete the Bill of Sale form and make the selling procedure completely legal:

  • The Odometer Reading (Form VTR-40) — the document confirms or disproves the fact that the odometer reading coincides with the actual mileage. The odometer details are to be acknowledged and signed by the buyer;
  • Texas Motor Vehicle Transfer Notification — the document comprises all details of the transaction (seller and buyer (additional buyer) personal and contact information, main vehicle characteristics, and signatures) and is crucial for relieving the seller of any responsibility for the vehicle. If you dare to falsify the information, you are likely to be prosecuted by the state authorities.

How to Fill Out the Form

Download the Texas Trailer Bill of Sale Form form the official website and follow the step-by-step instruction below if you want to make it clear:

1.    Insert Your Name and Address

The form begins with the statement claiming that you have sold the vehicle to the buyer. You are to write your name in the first line of the statement. Besides, in the next section in the first line, specify what county you are from.

2.    Indicate the Selling Price

In the second line of the statement, enter the amount of money you have indicated as the purchase price.

3.    Provide Purchaser’s Details

In the next two lines, specify who you have sold the trailer to. The buyer’s information includes the name and the county of residence.

4.    Insert the Basic Information About Your Trailer

In the last line of the statement, you are to fill in your trailer’s key characteristics regarding its manufacture year, make, model, VIN, and license plates number.

5.    Sign the Document

The form is to be signed by the seller themselves. Input the date and county in which you have signed the paper.

Texas Trailer Registering Procedures

When you purchase a new or used non-farm trailer, there is a special procedure you need to go through. You need to have your vehicle inspected and legally registered. Before we proceed to the registration procedure itself, it is worth mentioning that all non-farm trailers can be divided into two groups according to the actual designer/maker of a trailer:

  • Manufactured trailers;
  • Homemade trailers.

The above-mentioned types’ requirements can differ, but we will provide those that can be applied to all of them. Hence, make certain that you have all the necessary documents completed and acknowledged.

  • The registration procedure never goes without your providing the driving license and ID proving your legal right to drive a motor vehicle with a trailer;
  • Another Besides, you are to receive a bill of sale from the seller that has been acknowledged by a notary public. The form includes all details of the transaction. This form is to be accompanied with the form that states what mileage the odometer indicates and that it doesn’t differ from the actual mileage (Form VTR-40);
  • It is important to provide documentation establishing your vehicle insurance. In case of accidents, the insurance company covers all the expenses;
  • You also need to prepare the certificate that confirms that your vehicle meets all the safety standards;
  • Do not forget to complete an application form for registration if the vehicle loan has not been paid off yet.
  • Last but not least, cover all the registration fees (for instance, the Texas registration fee for trailers is estimated as $45)
  • You may be asked to gather additional information, like a weight certificate, or take a photo of your trailer in some cases.

Once you have prepared all the paperwork, submit it to the nearest tax office in your city.