Nevada Car Bill of Sale: Form VP-104 + Requirements
Nevada recommends a bill of sale for private vehicle transfers. The state publishes Form VP-104 (Bill of Sale). Notarization is not required.
Is a bill of sale required in Nevada?
Recommended but not strictly required.
Notarization
Not required.
State-specific form
Form VP-104 (Bill of Sale) is Nevada's optional bill of sale template. Available at dmvnv.com.
The bill of sale should include:
- Seller's full legal name, address
- Buyer's full legal name, address
- Vehicle year, make, model, body type, VIN
- Odometer reading
- Sale price
- Date of sale
- Both signatures
Sales tax implications
Nevada state sales tax: 4.6% + local. Major counties:
- Clark County (Las Vegas): 8.375%
- Washoe County (Reno): 8.265%
The buyer pays at the Nevada DMV at title transfer.
State-specific seller disclosures
- Odometer disclosure: federally required for vehicles under 20 years old
- Emissions testing: required in Clark and Washoe counties (Las Vegas and Reno) at title transfer (cost ~$15–$30)
- Salvage title disclosure: required if branded
- Window tint laws: not state-mandated disclosure but useful to mention if your tint exceeds Nevada limits (35% on front)
Where to file
The buyer files at any Nevada DMV office within 30 days of sale.
For a more complete national reference, see the national bill of sale guide and our Las Vegas guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a bill of sale in Nevada?
Recommended but not strictly required.
Does Nevada require a notarized bill of sale?
No.
What's the sales tax on a private car sale in Nevada?
4.6% state + local. Clark County (Las Vegas): 8.375%; Washoe County (Reno): 8.265%.
Does Nevada require emissions testing?
Yes in Clark and Washoe counties at title transfer.
What form do I use?
Form VP-104 (Nevada Bill of Sale), available at dmvnv.com.
Where do I file the bill of sale in Nevada?
At any Nevada DMV office, with the signed title. Within 30 days of sale.
What if I lost the title in Nevada?
Apply for a duplicate at the Nevada DMV.
Should I disclose flaws on the bill of sale?
The "as-is" disclosure covers most. Disclose salvage or rebuilt status and major defects.
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