Selling a used car as a Nevada dealer: the paperwork

Selling used cars in Nevada means working with paperwork from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. Nevada’s main title application is VP 222, Application for Vehicle Registration.

Each form below links straight to dmv.nv.gov, starting with the ones nearly every sale needs. We check every link weekly.

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Forms for nearly every sale

VP 222

Application for Vehicle Registration (used for original title/registration)

Nevada’s application for vehicle registration, also used for an original title; Nevada insurance must be shown.

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

VP 104

Bill of Sale

A bill of sale that releases the seller’s interest in a vehicle; the title or other ownership documents must come with it.

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Forms for specific situations

Someone else is signing

VP 136

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney from the registered or legal owner; signatures must be originals and witnessed.

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Lost, stolen or damaged titles and plates

VP 012

Application for Duplicate Nevada Certificate of Title

Applies for a duplicate title when the original is lost, stolen or mutilated; completed by the legal owner.

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Not affiliated with the Nevada DMV. Not legal advice. Forms change; always confirm with the state.