Trailer Bill of Sale Form
Utility, cargo, enclosed, or flatbed — a trailer sale needs its VIN, weight rating, and price in writing before it leaves the driveway. Build that document here, photos included.
Download a blank bill of sale, or build a custom one.
A trailer bill of sale is a signed document recording a utility, cargo, or enclosed trailer sale — VIN or serial number, GVWR, price, and date. Buyers present it for titling and registration; sellers keep it as evidence the trailer left their ownership.
Download a clean, fillable trailer bill of sale. Type the details in any PDF viewer, or print it and write them by hand.
Not legal advice. This template is a general-purpose starting point only. Specific DMV and state requirements vary — I understand it is my responsibility to verify local requirements before finalizing a transfer.
Even a homemade trailer needs a paper trail.
Selling a homemade or older trailer with no VIN? Write “homemade” or “none” in the VIN field — many states then issue an assigned VIN after an inspection, and your bill of sale is the document that starts that process.
What buyers and DMVs actually ask.
My trailer has no VIN — can I still sell it?
Yes. Homemade and older trailers often carry no VIN at all. Write "homemade" or "none" in the VIN field and describe the trailer thoroughly. In most states the buyer then applies for a state-assigned VIN after an inspection, and your bill of sale is the ownership evidence that starts that process.
What is GVWR and why does the DMV care?
Gross vehicle weight rating — the loaded weight the trailer is built for, printed on the tongue or frame plate. States use it to decide whether the trailer needs a title, which registration class it falls in, and what the fees are. Copy it off the plate rather than guessing.
Is a trailer titled like a car?
Depends on the state and the weight. Most states title trailers above a threshold (commonly around 2,000–4,000 lbs GVWR) and register lighter ones with a simple receipt — which is exactly what this bill of sale is. Your state's row in our requirements table links the official rule.
Does a trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?
Rarely. The general state notary rules apply — Louisiana and West Virginia being the notable exceptions — and a few states want notarized paperwork specifically for titled trailers. When in doubt, a notary stamp never hurts a document.
Not legal advice — weight thresholds and titling rules are state-specific.