Vehicle Gift Affidavit
Declare under oath that a vehicle is being transferred as a gift with no money or other consideration exchanged, so the recipient can title and register it without paying sales tax on a purchase price. Required by the DMV or county tax office in many states when a car, truck, or motorcycle is gifted, most often between family members.
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Download Blank TemplateVehicle Gift Affidavit Affidavit — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a gift affidavit to give someone a car?
In many U.S. states, yes. When a vehicle changes hands with no payment, the DMV or county tax office often requires a notarized gift affidavit or gift declaration so the recipient can register the vehicle without paying sales or use tax on a purchase price. Requirements vary by state, and some states limit the tax exemption to transfers between close family members.
Does the recipient of a gifted car pay sales tax?
Generally no sales tax is due on a genuine gift, because there is no purchase price to tax, but the recipient usually still pays title and registration fees. Some states charge a small flat gift tax or fee, and others only exempt gifts between qualifying relatives, so check your state DMV's rules before transferring the title.
How do I make a vehicle gift affidavit affidavit legally valid?
Fill in the vehicle gift affidavit affidavit, print it, and sign it in front of a Notary Public — do not sign beforehand. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Notaries are available at UPS Stores, banks, law offices, courthouses, and through online notarization services, and fees typically range from $2 to $25 per signature depending on your state.
Is this vehicle gift affidavit affidavit template free?
Yes. You can generate a completed vehicle gift affidavit affidavit PDF or download a blank printable template completely free, with no sign-up required. Your information is used only to generate the document and is not stored after the PDF is created.