Bills of Sale
The 2026 Legal Form
Vehicle Bill of Sale
Create a legally binding bill of sale for private vehicle transactions — covers sales, gifts, and trades with VIN, odome…
Create legally binding bills of sale for vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and personal property. State-compliant documents ready in minutes — valid in all 50 states.
- Accepted by every state DMV & agency
- Covers sales, gifts, trade-ins & estate transfers
- Instant PDF — fill out, sign, done
Available forms
All Bills of Sale
What's inside each form
Complete Vehicle Documentation
Captures every detail — year, make, model, body type, color, VIN, and odometer reading. Federal odometer disclosure is built in. One document covers the entire transaction.
State-Specific Requirements Built In
Automatically applies your state's rules — California smog certification, Colorado emissions testing, Virginia and Maryland safety inspections, and notarization for Louisiana, Ohio, and North Carolina. All 50 states covered.
Sales, Gifts & Trades
Whether you're selling for cash, gifting to a family member, or trading vehicles — the document adapts its legal language to match your transaction type and payment terms.
Did you know?
A Bill of Sale is not a title
A Bill of Sale records the transfer of ownership but does NOT transfer legal title by itself. In states that require title certificates — like vehicles and boats — you need a Bill of Sale alongside title transfer, registration, and tax filings. It serves as the buyer's proof of purchase and the seller's proof of transfer.
Why our legal forms
Why use our legal forms
State-specific compliance
Each form adapts to your state's requirements — notarization rules, odometer disclosure, smog certification, safety inspections, and more.
Covers every transaction type
Private sales, gifts, trade-ins, estate transfers, seller financing — one form handles it all with the right legal language.
Ready in minutes
Fill in the details, review, sign, and download your PDF. No lawyer needed for standard property transfers.
Featured — Vehicle Bill of Sale
Vehicle Bill of Sale — the most comprehensive form
Our Vehicle Bill of Sale covers VIN, odometer disclosure, title and lien status, smog/emissions certification, and state-specific notarization requirements. It handles private sales, gifts, and trades for all 50 states — the most complex bill of sale we offer.
What people are saying
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Real customers who created their bills of sale with us
"Sold my truck privately and needed a bill of sale the DMV would accept. Filled it out in 5 minutes, printed it, and the title transfer went through without a hitch."
Marcus T.
Houston, TX
"I was gifting my old car to my daughter and had no idea what paperwork I needed. This walked me through everything — even flagged that Oregon doesn't require notarization for gifts."
Sarah K.
Portland, OR
"We bought a boat from a private seller and wanted everything documented properly. The boat bill of sale covered the hull ID, trailer, and engine details — exactly what the state needed."
David & Lisa R.
Tampa, FL
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about bills of sale and property transfers
A Bill of Sale is a legal document that records the transfer of ownership of personal property from a seller to a buyer. It identifies the parties, describes the property, states the price, and documents the terms of the transaction. It serves as proof of purchase for the buyer and proof of transfer for the seller.
You need a Bill of Sale for private sales (cars, boats, motorcycles, personal items), gifts, trade-ins, seller-financed deals, estate transfers, insurance claims, and when registering or titling property with your state DMV or agency.
A valid Bill of Sale requires identification of both parties (full legal names and addresses), a description of the property detailed enough to uniquely identify it, the purchase price or statement that it is a gift, the date of transaction, and signatures from both parties. Some states additionally require notarization or witnesses.
No. A Bill of Sale is NOT a title. It does not by itself transfer legal title in states that require title certificates (e.g., vehicles, boats). It is a supporting document used alongside title transfer, registration, and tax filings.
Notarization requirements vary by state and property type. For example, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, West Virginia, and Wyoming require notarization for motorcycle bills of sale. Our forms automatically flag when notarization is required for your state.
Yes — odometer disclosure is federally required for motor vehicles under 20 years old under 49 U.S.C. § 32705. Our vehicle and motorcycle forms include this automatically.
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Bills of Sale Legal Forms
Create a legally binding bill of sale for private vehicle transactions — covers sales, gifts, and trades with VIN, odometer disclosure, smog certification, lien status, and state-specific titling and notarization requirements for all 50 states.
Create a legally binding bill of sale for private motorcycle transactions — covers sales, gifts, and trades with VIN and state-specific titling rules.
Create a legally binding bill of sale for private boat transactions — covers sales, gifts, and trades with vessel details and engine info.
Sell a vehicle with seller financing — combines a bill of sale and promissory note into one legally binding document.
Create a legally binding bill of sale for private dog transactions — covers sales, gifts, and adoptions with breed details, health disclosures, and more.
Create a legally binding bill of sale for private cat transactions — covers sales, gifts, and adoptions with breed details, health disclosures, and more.
Create a quitclaim bill of sale to transfer personal property with no warranties or guarantees. The seller transfers whatever interest they have.
Create a legally binding bill of sale with a seller warranty of title — guarantees ownership and no liens. Optional condition warranty available.