New Jersey Trailer Bill of Sale Form
A New Jersey trailer bill of sale form is completed following the purchase/sale of a trailer. The document categorizes the trailer’s make, model, and length, the purchase date, and the signatures from both the buyer and seller.
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What is a New Jersey Trailer Bill of Sale?
A New Jersey trailer bill of sale is a testimony of the deal that a buyer and seller established. Each person associated with the transfer must enter their credentials, including their name, home location, phone number, and email address.
The document also requires a full description of the trailer, such as its manufacturer, model, length, width, type, year, axles, and vehicle identification number (VIN). It becomes complete once it contains the sale date, payment amount, and all appropriate signatures.
How to Register a Trailer (3 Steps)
The state categorizes trailers as “other non-commercial motor vehicles,” which falls under Code 22. All trailers in New Jersey need registration; however, only tow-behinds weighing more than 2,500 pounds (unladen) need a title.
This law applies to manufactured and homemade trailers with or without motive power. It does not include pole trailers or rigs towed by motor vehicles for carrying people or property. Residents can apply for a tag and title by making an appointment through their nearest motor vehicle agency.
Step 1 – Title
Trailers weighing over 2,500 pounds need a title. To obtain this document, owners visit a motor vehicle agency with 1) a properly assigned title*, 2) a Universal Title Application (Form OS/SS-UTA), 3) and payment for the required fees. The state accepts cards, checks, money orders, and cash.
*Must include the buyer and seller’s names, addresses, signatures, sale date, purchase price, and buyer’s driver’s license number.
Step 2 – Registration
All trailers operated on public roadways require registration, regardless of weight. Owners must make an appointment with their local motor vehicle agency to submit the necessary documentation and payment. Residents who cannot attend the meeting can assign an agent to act in their place via a signed power of attorney.
Bring the Following:
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Step 3 – Renew
Trailer owners in New Jersey must renew their tags every year. The expiration date exists on the sticker provided during the previous registration. Motor vehicle agencies also send renewal notices within three (3) months of expiration.