Bill of Sale Forms | Bill of Sale Form

A bill of sale documents the transfer of possession of an item from one person to another, particularly from the Seller to the Buyer. It additionally serves as a receipt or proof of sale. In most states a bill of sale is required to register a motorized vehicle, boat, motorbike, trailer, or any sort of property that requires a title and/or certificates of registration.

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Our bill of sale forms are available in Microsoft Word and fillable PDF . Both versions can be downloaded and printed as is. Most of the PDFs are fillable, which means you possibly can type the information directly into the form. Fillable PDFs take all of the guesswork out of which info goes on what line.

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Bill of Sale Forms By Type

5th Wheel Bill of Sale Form

ADGA Goat Bill of Sale Form

Animal Bill of Sale Form

Appliances Bill of Sale Form

Art Bill of Sale Form

As Is Bill of Sale Forms

ATV Bill of Sale Form

Auto Bill of Sale Form

Bicycle Bill of Sale Form

Bike Bill of Sale Form

Boat Bill of Sale Form

Boat & Trailer Bill of Sale Form

Boat Motor Bill of Sale Form

Boat Trailer Bill of Sale Form

Camper Bill of Sale Form

Camper Trailer Bill of Sale Form

Cargo Trailer Bill of Sale Form

Cat Bill of Sale Form

Cell Phone Bill of Sale Form

Computer Bill of Sale Form

Canoe Bill of Sale Form

Cattle Bill of Sale Form

Commercial Truck Bill of Sale Form

Dirt Bike Bill of Sale Form

Dog & Puppy Bill of Sale Form

Electric Scooter Bill of Sale Form

Electronics Bill of Sale Form

Equipment Bill of Sale Form

Farm Equipment Bill of Sale Form

Farm Tractor Bill of Sale Form

Forklift Bill of Sale Form

Four Wheeler Bill of Sale Form

Furniture Bill of Sale Form

Generic Bill of Sale Form

Goat Bill of Sale Form

Golf Cart Bill of Sale Form

Heavy Equipment Bill of Sale Form

Horse Bill of Sale Form

Horse Trailer Bill of Sale Form

iPad Bill of Sale Form

Jet Ski Bill of Sale Form

Jewelry Bill of Sale Form

Kayak Bill of Sale Form

Kitten Bill of Sale Form

Laptop Bill of Sale Form

Lawn Equipment Bill of Sale Form

Lawn Mower Bill of Sale Form

Livestock Bill of Sale Form

Machinery Bill of Sale Form

Manufactured Home Bill of Sale Form

Mobile Home Bill of Sale Form

Moped Bill of Sale Form

Motor Bill of Sale Form

Motorcycle Bill of Sale Form

Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

Motorhome Bill of Sale Form

Notarized Bill of Sale Form

Outboard Motor Bill of Sale Form

PlayStation Bill of Sale Form

Pony Bill of Sale Form

Quad Bill of Sale Form

RV Bill of Sale Form

Sailboat Bill of Sale Form

Scooter Bill of Sale Form

Semi Truck Bill of Sale Form

Side by Side Bill of Sale Form

Simple Bill of Sale Form

Skid Steer Bill of Sale Form

Snowmobile Bill of Sale Form

Tractor Bill of Sale Form

Tractor Trailer Bill of Sale Form

Trailer Bill of Sale Form

Travel Trailer Bill of Sale Form

Utility Trailer Bill of Sale Form

UTV Bill of Sale Form

Vessel Trailer Bill of Sale Form

Wheelchair Bill of Sale Form

Xbox Bill of Sale Form

Bill of Sale Form Frequently Asked Questions

What is a notarized bill of sale?

A notarized bill of sale is not a type of document. In order for the form to be notarized, it must be signed and dated by a notary public. The notary should also stamp the document with his or her notary seal. Most notaries charge under $10 for this service, although we’ve heard that in some cities the fees can be insanely expensive. Notary publics are self-employed and can charge whatever they want for the service.

How do I get a copy of a bill of sale?

In most cases the only way to obtain a duplicate copy of the original bill of sale is to contact the person from whom you purchased the item. Sellers are not required to keep a copy of the bill of sale, but many do. Bills of sale are not considered court documents so it’s doubtful any government agency will have a copy on file. Your best bet is to contact the seller. Even if the seller didn’t keep a copy of the original bill of sale, he or she may be willing to create a new one for you both to sign.

When should I sign the bill of sale?

Do not sign the bill of sale until both parties are ready to transfer ownership of the item. Normally this is when the buyer forwards payment to the seller. Sellers should not sign the bill of sale until they have payment in hand. Buyers should not sign the bill of sale until they receive the property being purchased.

Can I handwrite a bill of sale?

Of course you can. Be sure to include your name, the buyer’s name, the date, sales price, and a detailed description of the item being sold. If the item being sold is a motor vehicle, boat, or other item that must be registered with the state, you must include all information such as the make, manufacturer, model, ID number, and year of manufacture. For motor vehicles you must also include the mileage on the odometer.

Should I keep a copy of the bill of sale?

The best option is to create two bills of sale. Give one original bill of sale to the buyer, and keep the other original for yourself. You could sign one form and make a copy but the best option is to prepare and sign two separate originals.

As the seller, it is imperative that you verify the buyer’s identity and retain a copy of the bill of sale. Let’s say you sell a car. Two hours later the police knock on your door and inform you that the car hit a pedestrian and left the scene of the accident. You’d better hope you have a copy of the bill of sale to prove you sold that vehicle!