It is important to write up a bill of sale when selling an automobile. For the seller, a bill of sale provides proof that title to the vehicle has been legally transferred. For the buyer, the bill of sale documents the purchase price of the vehicle for sales tax purposes. The bill of sale should contain:
name and address of the buyer;
name, address and signature of the seller;
complete vehicle description, including the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN);
description of trade-in, if any;
purchase price of the vehicle;
trade-in allowance, if applicable; and
net purchase price.
The bill of sale can be handwritten or typed/printed, but it should be in ink, not pencil
Remove your license plates from the vehicle. If you do not, you may be liable for any parking or traffic violations occurring while your plates remain on the car.
Give the new owner the signed title, current registration certificate, and current safety and emission certificates. The new owner may obtain a temporary permit from any Motor Vehicle office by presenting the signed title, proof of insurance, and picture identification and paying all applicable fees.
Notify the Division of Motor Vehicles in writing that your vehicle has been sold. The notification must include the vehicle year, make, plate or vehicle identification number and the owner's signature. This notification can be sent by fax or mail.