Texas Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Texas. From the Texas title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Texas state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) ↗ | Transfers title and applies for registration on each sale. | Every deal |
| Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (Form 14-317 / tax on 130-U) | Texas motor-vehicle sales-and-use tax handling. | As needed |
| Secure Power of Attorney | Odometer + title assignment when the title isn't present at sale. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on 130-U / secure form) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Texas dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Texas?+
Texas dealers use Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U), Motor Vehicle Sales Tax (Form 14-317 / tax on 130-U), Secure Power of Attorney, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Texas dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Texas?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Texas and every other state.
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