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Use this bill of sale when selling a car in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Oklahoma County Tag Agency
Address
4334 NW Expressway, Suite 151, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone
(405) 843-8241
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:30 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$11.00
Sales Tax Rate
3.25%
Base Registration Fee
$91.00
Oklahoma charges a 3.25% excise tax on the purchase price at time of title transfer (not standard sales tax)
Oklahoma does not require notarization for standard vehicle transfers.
County Clerk / Recorder
Oklahoma County Clerk
Phone
(405) 713-1515
The most common car makes in private-party sales are Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan. Average private-party car prices range from $5,000–$25,000. The average NCAP safety rating for recent car models is 4.2 out of 5 stars. Cars average 3.1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Airbags (Takata), Power Train, Fuel System.
Before completing a car bill of sale in Oklahoma, verify these safety items:
Liability insurance required in 49 states (New Hampshire is the exception). Average annual premium: $1,600–$2,200. Cars lose approximately 20% of value in the first year and 60% over five years. Japanese brands retain value best. Peak season for private car sales is spring (march–may) when tax refunds boost demand, with an average of 21 days on market.
Cars are classified as "Passenger vehicle" for registration purposes. Standard passenger cars weigh 2,500–4,500 lbs; no special weight-class registration required. Federal odometer disclosure is required for cars under 20 years old.
Oklahoma City residents completing a car bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Oklahoma state rules. The state sales tax rate is 1.25%, 1.25% excise tax for used private-party vehicle sales. The most popular car makes in Oklahoma include Toyota, Honda, Ford.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 971 bill of sale documents for Oklahoma transactions, with 26 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)
Oklahoma City is in Oklahoma County. Title transfers are handled by the Oklahoma County Tag Agency at 4334 NW Expressway, Suite 151, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:30 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:30 PM. Phone: (405) 843-8241.
The combined rate is 3.25%. Oklahoma charges a 3.25% excise tax on the purchase price at time of title transfer (not standard sales tax).
No. Oklahoma does not require notarization for standard vehicle transfers.
Title transfer fee: $11.00. Base registration fee: $91.00. Sales tax at 3.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.