Buying or selling a car privately in New Jersey: the forms

Buying or selling a car privately in New Jersey? New Jersey doesn’t publish a general bill of sale; the title assignment serves that purpose.

Every form below links straight to nj.gov, never a copy, and we check the links weekly.

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The forms

OS/SS-UTA

Universal Title Application

New Jersey’s universal title application, signed by the owner, the lienholder or an authorized representative.

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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

BA-49

Application for Vehicle Registration

New Jersey’s application for vehicle registration.

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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

OS/SS-2

Odometer Disclosure Statement

Records the mileage on a transfer of ownership, as federal law requires.

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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

OS/SS-54

Application for the Release of a Title from Lienholder

Asks a lienholder to release a title with a lien to the MVC so the vehicle can be re-titled in New Jersey.

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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

Not affiliated with the New Jersey MVC. Not legal advice. Forms change; always confirm with the state.