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Use this bill of sale when selling a trailer in Tampa, Florida. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Hillsborough County Tax Collector – Main Office
Address
601 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone
(813) 635-5200
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$75.25
Sales Tax Rate
7.50%
Base Registration Fee
$27.60
Florida state rate 6% + Hillsborough County surtax 1.5%
Florida does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts
Phone
(813) 276-8100
Website
https://www.hillsclerk.comThe most common trailer makes in private-party sales are Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Carry-On, Sure-Trac, Load Trail. Average private-party trailer prices range from $1,500–$15,000. Trailers average 1.5 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Tires, Electrical (lighting), Axle/Suspension.
Before completing a trailer bill of sale in Florida, verify these safety items:
Trailer insurance is optional in most states unless financed. Physical damage coverage is $100–$300/year. Utility trailers hold value exceptionally well — quality steel trailers retain 70–80% of value over 10 years. Peak season for private trailer sales is spring through early summer when landscaping and construction picks up, with an average of 14 days on market.
Trailers are classified as "Utility trailer (weight-class dependent)" for registration purposes. Trailers under 3,000 lbs may not require registration in some states. Over 3,000 lbs requires title and registration in most states. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to trailers.
Tampa residents completing a trailer bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Florida state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6%, 6% state plus county discretionary surtax (0.5–1.5%). The most popular trailer makes in Florida include Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Carry-On.
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$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
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Tampa is in Hillsborough County. Title transfers are handled by the Hillsborough County Tax Collector – Main Office at 601 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (813) 635-5200.
The combined rate is 7.50%. Florida state rate 6% + Hillsborough County surtax 1.5%.
No. Florida does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $75.25. Base registration fee: $27.60. Sales tax at 7.50% is collected at the time of title transfer.