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Use this bill of sale when selling a truck in Reno, Nevada. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Nevada DMV – Reno Office
Address
9155 Double Diamond Pkwy, Reno, NV 89521
Phone
(702) 486-4368
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$28.25
Sales Tax Rate
8.265%
Base Registration Fee
$33.00
Nevada state rate 6.85% + Washoe County 1.415%
Nevada does not require notarization.
County Clerk / Recorder
Washoe County Recorder
Phone
(775) 328-3661
The most common truck makes in private-party sales are Ford, Chevrolet, RAM, Toyota, GMC. Average private-party truck prices range from $8,000–$55,000. The average NCAP safety rating for recent truck models is 4 out of 5 stars. Trucks average 3.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Power Train, Fuel System, Steering.
Before completing a truck bill of sale in Nevada, verify these safety items:
Full-size trucks cost 10–20% more to insure than sedans. Lifted trucks or diesel modifications may increase premiums further. Trucks hold value better than cars — full-size pickups retain 60–70% of value after 5 years. Diesel models retain the most. Peak season for private truck sales is late spring through summer when construction and outdoor activity demand rises, with an average of 18 days on market.
Trucks are classified as "Light truck (under 8,500 lbs) or Medium truck (8,500–26,000 lbs)" for registration purposes. Trucks under 16,000 lbs GVWR follow passenger rules. Over 16,000 lbs GVWR triggers commercial vehicle requirements and federal odometer exemption. Federal odometer disclosure is required for trucks under 20 years old.
Reno residents completing a truck bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Nevada state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.85%, 6.85% state plus county taxes (total up to 8.375%). The most popular truck makes in Nevada include Ford, Chevrolet, RAM.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,024 bill of sale documents for Nevada transactions, with 28 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$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
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Reno is in Washoe County. Title transfers are handled by the Nevada DMV – Reno Office at 9155 Double Diamond Pkwy, Reno, NV 89521. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (702) 486-4368.
The combined rate is 8.265%. Nevada state rate 6.85% + Washoe County 1.415%.
No. Nevada does not require notarization.
Title transfer fee: $28.25. Base registration fee: $33.00. Sales tax at 8.265% is collected at the time of title transfer.