Oklahoma Car Bill of Sale: Form 722-1 + Requirements
Oklahoma recommends a bill of sale for private vehicle transfers. The state publishes Form 722-1 (Bill of Sale). Title signature notarization is required in OK.
Is a bill of sale required in Oklahoma?
Recommended. Title transfer happens through Oklahoma Tax Commission tag agencies.
Notarization
The title signature must be notarized in Oklahoma.
State-specific form
Form 722-1 (Bill of Sale) is Oklahoma's optional template. Available at oklahoma.gov/tax.
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 / excise implications
Oklahoma uses a 3.25% Vehicle Excise Tax on motor vehicle sales rather than traditional sales tax. Local sales tax adds; total typically 8–9% in major metros.
The buyer pays at any OK Tax Commission tag agency at title transfer.
State-specific seller disclosures
- Odometer disclosure: federally required for vehicles under 20 years old
- Title signature notarization: required
- No statewide emissions testing: Oklahoma doesn't require periodic emissions inspection
- Salvage title disclosure: required if branded
Where to file
The buyer files at any Oklahoma Tax Commission tag agency within 30 days of sale.
For a more complete national reference, see the national bill of sale guide and our Oklahoma City guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a bill of sale in Oklahoma?
Recommended.
Does Oklahoma require a notarized title?
Yes. The seller's title signature must be notarized.
What's the sales tax on a private car sale in Oklahoma?
3.25% Vehicle Excise Tax + local sales tax. Total typically 8–9% in major metros.
What form do I use?
Form 722-1 (Oklahoma Bill of Sale), available at oklahoma.gov/tax.
Where do I file the bill of sale in Oklahoma?
At any OK Tax Commission tag agency, with the signed (notarized) title. Within 30 days of sale.
Does Oklahoma require emissions testing?
No.
What if I lost the title in Oklahoma?
Apply for a duplicate at any OK Tax Commission tag agency.
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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