Bought a Vehicle Without A Title? A Bill of Sale from the out of state seller can be provided instead.Buyers and sellers must collect essential paperwork. These include the vehicle title, a valid photo ID, and payment for any applicable fees. You may only register a vehicle on behalf of the titled owner with a Permission Letter and acceptable form(s) of ID for you and the owner. In the state of Texas, a bill of sale is not required for transferring the title. A bill of sale alone is not acceptable as proof of ownership without a title or transferable registration. Next Section. Continue.