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United States · checked What the law says about a trailer bill of sale

Federal law: Trailers are not self-propelled, so the federal odometer disclosure does not apply. 49 CFR 580.17

Uniform Commercial Code: Words like “as is” or “with all faults” exclude the implied warranties. UCC § 2-316 (Texas § 2.316)

Summary, not legal advice. Full details below

Basics

Basics

Seller

Seller

Buyer

Buyer

What is sold

What is sold

Odometer

Odometer

Sale

Sale

Written for you as you type the price. Change it here, or click it on the page.

Terms

Terms

One block: change any word, or add your own terms at the end (for example, when the buyer will collect the vehicle). The boxes above add or remove the standard paragraphs. An empty box goes back to the standard text.

Signatures

Signatures (optional)

Seller

Buyer

Most people print two copies and both sign each one in ink. You can also sign here on a phone. Signatures are never saved: they disappear when you close or refresh this page.

Wording: change the title, labels and clauses

Each box shows the words printed now. Rewrite any of them; an empty box goes back to the standard wording. You can also click any text on the page to rewrite it.

Finished? Print or save your bill of sale

Print two copies: one for the seller, one for the buyer. Everything except the signatures is saved in this browser.

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Notice: Generated via SnapPaperwork. For genuine sales only. A false bill of sale, a wrong price to lower sales tax, or a false odometer statement can be illegal.

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How to make a trailer bill of sale

  1. Describe the trailer

    Year, make, model or type (utility, cargo, boat, car hauler, camper), color, length, empty weight and the VIN from the frame or the title.

  2. Add the seller, the buyer and the price

    Both names and addresses, the date, the price in figures and words, and how it was paid. Add anything sold with it, such as a spare tire or ramps.

  3. Print two copies and sign both

    Each of you signs both copies and keeps one. If the trailer has a title, the seller signs that over too.

What a trailer bill of sale should include

  • The full names and addresses of the seller and the buyer
  • Year, make, type and color of the trailer
  • The VIN, usually stamped on the tongue or the frame
  • The length and the empty (unladen) weight
  • The price, the date and how it was paid
  • Whether it is sold “as is”, and that it is free of any loan or lien
  • Both signatures with printed names and the date

Title or registration?

States treat trailers differently. Some title every trailer, some only those above a certain weight, and some just register small trailers. That is why the bill of sale matters: for a trailer without a title it may be the main proof of the sale. Check your DMV’s rules before you sell.

Homemade trailers and trailers without a visible VIN often need an inspection or a state-assigned VIN before they can be registered. Ask your DMV what it needs first.

No odometer statement

Trailers are not self-propelled, so the federal odometer disclosure does not apply to them (49 CFR 580.17). The trailer form leaves the mileage out.

Tips for selling a trailer

  • Check that the VIN on the trailer matches the title or registration.
  • Check the lights, tires, coupler and safety chains, and note any known problems in the terms box.
  • Hand over the title or registration card, keys for any locks and the manual if you have it.
  • Keep your signed copy with the date of sale.

Checked in October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules differ from place to place and change over time.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a bill of sale for a trailer?

It depends on your state, but it is always a good record. For a trailer that has no title, the bill of sale may be the main proof of who owns it, so most buyers will ask for one.

Where is the VIN on a trailer?

Usually on a plate or stamped into the tongue or the frame near the front. It should match the VIN on the title or registration.

Does a trailer need an odometer statement?

No. Federal odometer disclosure rules do not apply to vehicles that are not self-propelled, such as trailers.

What if the trailer is homemade?

Many states need an inspection or a state-assigned VIN before a homemade trailer can be titled or registered. Ask your DMV before the sale and describe it as clearly as you can on the bill of sale.

Can I sell a boat and its trailer together?

Yes. Make a boat bill of sale and list the trailer under “Also included”, or make a separate trailer bill of sale if your state titles trailers on their own.

Is this trailer bill of sale free?

Yes. It is free, needs no account and adds no watermark. What you type stays in your browser.