I, __________ (the “Seller”), agree to sell, transfer and convey all rights, title and interest in the below
described vehicle (the “Vehicle”) to __________ (the “Buyer”) for and in consideration of the total sum
of __________, plus any applicable sales tax, paid by _________________ and the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged.
Vehicle Information
The condition of the vehicle is __________.
Odometer Disclosure Statement
Federal and state law require the mileage of the Vehicle to be provided upon transfer of ownership. Fail-
ure to complete this or providing a false statement may result in fines and/or imprisonment. The Seller
certifies to the best of his or her knowledge that the Vehicle’s odometer reading now reads: __________
miles.
The odometer reading reflects the actual mileage of the Vehicle described above.
Certification
The Seller certifies to the Buyer that the Seller is the legal and rightful owner of the Vehicle and has full
right and authority to convey the same. The undersigned Seller declares under penalties of perjury
that the statements herein contained are true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge, in-
formation and belief.
The undersigned Buyer accepts receipt of the Vehicle described herein and understands and acknowl-
edges that the Vehicle is sold in “AS IS” condition without any guarantees or warranties of any kind, either
express or implied.
State of __________
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Model
Make
Yea r
Price
__________
__________
__________
__________
Body Style
Color
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
__________
__________
__________
Odometer Reading
Notes
__________
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Seller Information
Buyer Information
Full Name
Signature
Date
__________
__________
Address
__________, __________, __________ __________
Telep h o n e
E-mail
__________
Full Name
Signature
Date
__________
__________
Address
__________, __________, __________ __________
Telep h o n e
E-mail
__________
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT IS A VEHICLE BILL OF
SALE?
A Vehicle Bill of Sale is a formal written
document used to describe and document
the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle
from a seller to a buyer. This legal document
is appropriate for individual items rather than
commercially produced items sold in large
quantities. The document itself usually
outlines the rights and responsibilities of
each party in relation to the sale and is
created before any money or possession
changes hands.
Generally, this document includes the names
and details of both the seller and the buyer,
information about the goods to be sold, and
the date and price of the sales transaction.
Both parties typically sign the document and
both parties should retain a copy for their
records. You should check your local
regulations and state law as some require
the Vehicle Bill of Sale to contain certain
provisions and/or formalities such as a notary
acknowledgement for the signatures.
A Bill of Sale can include seller's warranties
or no warranties. If the Bill of Sale includes
warranties, then those typically relate to the
condition of the product, the existence of any
liens or encumbrances and whether any
repairs or replacements will be made within a
certain period of time. One that does not
include warranties is typically referred to as
an "as-is" sale. This means that the product
is sold and received as it is presented
without any additional guarantees or
warranties relating to the condition of the
product. The buyer accepts any faults or
imperfections that exist with the item at the
time of the purchase.
In most cases, a Bill of Sale will not allow a
buyer to return an item even if damaged.
However, a seller may not lie or misrepresent
the condition of an item before it is sold or
attempt to hide any flaws from a buyer or
else this could invalidate the terms of the
sale.
WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR?
A Bill of Sale can be used for a variety of
different items but is often used when
ownership of the following is being
transferred: Cars, motorcycles, boats,
recreational vehicles, aircrafts or other
vehicles.
WHO CAN USE A BILL OF SALE?
Anyone who intends to sell or buy an item
of value should consider using a Bill of Sale.
Whether you are the seller or the buyer, this
document should be of interest to you as
the document aims to protect the rights of
both parties.
If you are selling or purchasing an item with
a high value, a used (second-hand) item, an
item via trading websites, private sales, or a
vehicle owned by a private individual, then a
Bill of Sale is particularly effective and
appropriate. If you are unsure whether to
use a Bill of Sale, it may be a good idea for
you to consult with a legal professional
before completing the deal so that you can
determine whether this document is the
right choice for your needs.
An alternative to a Bill of Sale is a Sales
Agreement. A Sales Agreement is suitable
in circumstances where warranties or
further guarantees are necessary or if the
parties intend to set up a more complicated
payment arrangement such as installment
payments over a long period of time.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
For both the seller and the buyer, the Bill of
Sale is a useful document for accounting
and tax purposes and can be submitted as
evidence in related matters. The document
records the fact of the transfer of ownership
as well as captures the date and the price of
the sale. In particular, if the ownership is
ever challenged in the future, this
information is vital and essential to
establishing ownership and showing that
the transfer was properly completed.
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