Vehicle bill of sale
For private-party sales of cars, trucks, motorcycles and trailers. It captures the vehicle identification number and odometer reading with the seller's odometer certification, the price, and a lien statement. Use it with the signed-over title; many state motor vehicle agencies ask for a bill of sale at registration.
- Fields
- 37
- Pages
- 2
- Paper
- Letter
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Before you start
What you need to fill it in
- The vehicle title certificate
- The VIN (on the dashboard, door jamb and title), year, make, model and color
- The current odometer reading
- License plate number
- Sale price, payment method and date
- Any lien on the vehicle and proof it was paid off
What's inside
37 fields, ready to fill
- 27Typed answersnames, addresses, descriptions
- 4Dateschecked as real dates
- 4Choicescheckboxes, options, dropdowns
- 2Signaturessignature and initials
14 required — the editor counts down how many are left while you fill.
Instructions
How to fill out the Vehicle bill of sale
- 1
Fill seller and buyer
Use names exactly as on the title and the buyer's driver's license.
- 2
Identify the vehicle
Copy the VIN from the vehicle itself and check it matches the title. Fill year, make, model, body style, color and plate.
- 3
Certify the odometer
Enter the mileage and choose the statement that applies. Choose actual mileage only if you know it is accurate.
- 4
Enter price and liens
Fill the price and payment method, then say whether the vehicle is free of liens. If a lien was paid off, attach the lien release.
- 5
Sign and transfer the title
Both sign the bill of sale. The seller also signs the title over. The buyer takes both documents to the motor vehicle agency.
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- Amounts are formula fields: they calculate as you type
- The field navigator counts what's left and jumps to the next field
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Written for: General (US)
Requirements for transferring ownership differ by state and by type of property. Some states require their own official form, a title transfer, odometer disclosure or notarization. This template is a general format, not legal advice; check with your state agency or a lawyer.
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Vehicle bill of sale: questions people ask
Is a bill of sale enough to register the car?
No. You normally need the signed title as well. Some states require their own bill of sale form, and a few require notarization. Check your state motor vehicle agency.
What is the odometer certification for?
Federal law requires sellers to disclose mileage when ownership of most vehicles transfers, and odometer fraud is a federal offense. Many states record the disclosure on the title itself.
Should I remove my license plate?
In many states plates stay with the seller. Check your state's rules and cancel your insurance only after the transfer is complete.
Does as-is mean the buyer has no recourse?
As-is generally excludes implied warranties in private sales, but it does not protect a seller who lies about the vehicle's history or condition. This is not legal advice.
How should the buyer pay?
Cash or a cashier's check verified with the issuing bank are common for private sales. Do not hand over the title until funds clear.
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