Deed of Sale ng sasakyan
Deed of Sale, Deed of Donation or Chattel Mortgage of a Car or Other Movable Property
The document that sells, gives away or mortgages a car, motorcycle or other movable property. Usually priced like a land deed, sometimes with a lower minimum.
Prices by Area
| Area | What You Get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AklanLocal lawyers' price list, 2025. Listed as: Drafting and notarization of a Deed of Sale, option to purchase, sale on installment, assignment or other conveyance | Written and notarized | 2% of the contract price, at least ₱2,000 |
| AklanLocal lawyers' price list, 2025. Listed as: Deed of conveyance already prepared, notarization only | Notary only | 1% of the contract price, at least ₱2,000 |
| AntiqueLocal lawyers' price list, 2026. Listed as: Sale or conveyance of real or personal property | Written and notarized | 3% of the contract price, at least ₱5,000 |
| Baguio City and BenguetLocal lawyers' price list, 2021. Listed as: Acknowledgment of deeds and contracts | Notary only | 2% of the total amount involved, at least ₱2,000 |
| Baguio City and BenguetLocal lawyers' price list, 2021. Listed as: Preparation of a Deed of Sale or other conveyance | Written and notarized | 2% of the amount involved, at least ₱2,000 |
| BoholLocal lawyers' price list, 2022. Listed as: Preparation and acknowledgment of a sale or other conveyance | Written and notarized | 2% of the actual amount of the contract, at least ₱5,000 |
| CebuLocal lawyers' price list, 2022. Listed as: Preparation and acknowledgment of a sale or other conveyance, including extrajudicial partition or settlement of estate | Written and notarized | 3% of the actual amount of the contract, at least ₱3,000 |
| Cebu CityLocal lawyers' price list, 2023. Listed as: Preparation and acknowledgment of a sale or other conveyance of real or personal property | Written and notarized | 3% of the actual amount of the contract, at least ₱3,000 |
| Davao CityLocal lawyers' price list, 2023. Listed as: Preparation and/or notarization of deeds of sale, donation, mortgage, transfer or relinquishment of rights, long-term lease, or similar conveyances of real or personal property | Notary only, or written and notarized | ₱3,000 (₱100,000 and below); 3% (above ₱100,000) |
| Ilocos SurLocal lawyers' price list, 2021. Listed as: Acknowledgment of deeds and contracts | 3% of the fair market value or price, whichever is lower, at least ₱1,500 | |
| Iloilo CityLocal lawyers' price list, 2019. Listed as: Preparation of contracts involving sale | Written and notarized | 3% of the contract price, at least ₱1,500 |
| IsabelaLocal lawyers' price list, 2026. Listed as: Deed of Sale, donation, mortgage or similar conveyance | Notary only, or written and notarized | 0.5% of the value of the property, at least ₱2,000 |
| LeyteLocal lawyers' price list, 2024. Listed as: Personal property, with conveyance | Written and notarized | 3% of the amount or current market value of the property, whichever is higher, at least ₱3,000 |
| Northern SamarLocal lawyers' price list, 2023. Listed as: Conveyance deeds, real or personal (sale, donation, lease, mortgage and similar), preparation with notarization | Written and notarized | 2% of the amount or market value, at least ₱2,000 |
| Northern SamarLocal lawyers' price list, 2023. Listed as: Conveyance deeds, real or personal (sale, donation, lease, mortgage and similar), notarization only | Notary only | 1% of the amount or market value, at least ₱2,000 |
| Occidental MindoroLocal lawyers' price list, 2024. Listed as: Preparation and acknowledgment of a sale or other conveyance of personal property | Written and notarized | 3% of the contract price, actual value or fair market value, whichever is higher, at least ₱1,000 |
| PampangaLocal lawyers' price list, 2022. Listed as: Deeds, contracts or agreements involving conveyance (sale, donation, lease, mortgage, partition, settlement of estate) | Notary only | 2% of the actual amount, at least ₱1,500 |
| SorsogonLocal lawyers' price list, 2026. Listed as: Preparation and notarization of a Deed of Sale, conditional sale, Real Estate Mortgage, transfer of rights, lease or similar conveyance | Notary only, or written and notarized | 1% of the consideration, at least ₱2,000 |
| South Cotabato and General Santos CityLocal lawyers' price list, 2025. Listed as: Sale, donation or other conveyance of real property or chattels | 3% of the value |
These are the lowest or suggested prices the local lawyers' groups set, not quotes. Bring a valid ID, do not sign beforehand, and ask the price before the notary starts.
Prices last checked October 9, 2026. Fees can change, so always ask the notary first.
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Common Questions
Does a Deed of Sale for a Car Need to Be Notarized?
A sale of a car is valid between buyer and seller even without notarization (Civil Code, Art. 1356), but the LTO asks for a notarized Deed of Sale to transfer the registration. See transferring car ownership and the template.
What Is an Open Deed of Sale, and Is It Safe?
An open deed is one the seller signs with the buyer's name left blank. It is risky for the seller: until the transfer is recorded with the LTO, the seller stays the registered owner, and the Supreme Court has held registered owners liable to third parties for accidents involving their vehicle. A notary should also not notarize a document with blanks (2004 Rules on Notarial Practice, Rule IV Sec. 6).
Do Both the Buyer and the Seller Need to Appear Before the Notary?
Everyone who signs the deed must appear in person and show a valid ID (competent evidence of identity) (2004 Rules on Notarial Practice, Rule IV Sec. 2(b)). If one of them cannot come, they can sign a Special Power of Attorney for someone to sign for them.
Can I Sell a Car That Is Still Being Paid to a Bank?
A car bought on a loan usually has a mortgage in the bank's favor (a Chattel Mortgage). The mortgage has to be paid and released before the LTO will transfer the car free of it, so talk to the bank first.
Not legal advice. This is general information. For advice on your own situation, consult a lawyer. If you cannot afford one, the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) or an IBP legal aid office may help for free.