Nevada Bill of Sale: How to Fill Out Form VP 104
A Nevada bill of sale is the DMV’s form VP 104, a free record that the seller sold the vehicle to the buyer. It lists the buyer, the seller, the vehicle, the price and any lien, and both sides sign it. It doesn’t replace the title: the DMV says a bill of sale by itself isn’t acceptable to transfer ownership.
Written by the DMV Appointment Las Vegas team · Verified by Ryan Parker & Ethan Miller · Last updated: November 2026
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Based on form VP 104 and the Nevada DMV’s private party sale pages.
How do you fill out a Nevada bill of sale?
Fill in every box on form VP 104: the vehicle’s VIN, year, make and model; the buyer’s name exactly as it will appear on the new title; the seller’s details; the sale price; and any lien. Then the seller and the buyer sign and date it. The DMV says all areas must be completed in full.
Vehicle
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Year, make, model and body type
- Boxes for an off-highway vehicle or a rebuilt vehicle
Buyer
- Full legal name, exactly as it will print on the new title
- Nevada license or ID number and date of birth, or a business FEIN
- Physical and mailing address, phone and email
- “Lien in favor of”: any lender financing the purchase, or “NONE”
Seller and sale
- Seller’s full legal name, license or ID number and mailing address
- The price in words and numbers, or other value
- Signatures and dates from both sides
- 1Only one buyer signature is needed, even if “AND” joins two buyers’ names.
- 2No lender financing the buyer? Write “NONE” on the “Lien in favor of” line.
- 3Use original signatures. The DMV won’t take photocopies.
- 4Don’t change it after signing. Alterations or erasures mean extra paperwork.
Is a bill of sale enough to transfer ownership in Nevada?
No. Form VP 104 says a certificate of title or other ownership document must go with it, and the DMV says a bill of sale by itself isn’t acceptable. The seller signs the title over to the buyer; the bill of sale is the record of the deal.
Certificate of title
Proves who owns the vehicle. The seller signs it over and records the mileage for 2011 and newer models. The buyer needs it to register.
Steps, fees and signing rules: Nevada title transfer guide.
Bill of sale (VP 104)
Records the price, the date and both parties, and releases the seller’s interest. Along with the registration cancellation and resale notice, it’s the seller’s proof the car was sold.
Title lost? The seller gets a duplicate title before the sale.
What should the buyer and seller do after signing?
The seller keeps the license plates and tells the DMV the car was sold through MyDMV. The buyer gets insurance and, if needed, a moving permit, then registers the car at the DMV within 30 days. Nevada doesn’t charge sales tax on private-party sales.
Seller
- Sign the title over and hand it to the buyer with the bill of sale.
- Keep a copy of the bill of sale for your records.
- Remove your plates. Use them on another vehicle or turn them in within 60 days (30 days for special plates).
- File the Registration Cancellation and Vehicle Resale Notification in MyDMV to get your registration fee credit.
Buyer
- Get Nevada insurance in your name before you drive.
- Need to drive it before it’s registered? Get a temporary moving permit.
- Get a smog check and VIN inspection if the car needs them.
- Register at the DMV within 30 days with the signed title and bill of sale.
Does it need a notary? Form VP 104 has no notary section, and the DMV’s private sale pages don’t call for one. Notarization comes up for other papers, like a power of attorney.
Book a DMV appointment to register the car
The buyer registers the car at a DMV office within 30 days of the sale. Book a free appointment at a Las Vegas office below, or use the tabs to view, reschedule or cancel one.
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East Sahara DMV
2621 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104 · Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8–4
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- East Sahara: general appointment · drive test
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- All offices on dmv.nv.gov
Nevada bill of sale FAQ
Where do I get a Nevada bill of sale form?
Download form VP 104 for free from the Nevada DMV’s forms page on dmv.nv.gov. Print it, fill it in by hand and sign it with original signatures.
Does a Nevada bill of sale have to be on form VP 104?
Use it. The DMV’s private sale page tells sellers to complete a Bill of Sale (VP 104), and it’s the form the DMV expects, so using it avoids rejected paperwork.
Can I use form VP 104 for an off-highway vehicle?
Yes. VP 104 has a box to mark for off-highway vehicles like ATVs, dune buggies and side-by-sides. Their registration runs through Nevada’s separate off-highway vehicle program.
Do both buyers have to sign the Nevada bill of sale?
No. VP 104 says only one buyer signature is required, even when “AND” appears between the new owners’ names.
What if there are more than two buyers?
VP 104 has room for two buyers. If there are more, the form says to complete and attach another VP 104.