Vehicle Bill of Sale
A vehicle bill of sale for private (individual-to-individual) U.S. sales. Identifies buyer, seller, and vehicle (VIN, make, model, year, odometer), states the price and payment terms, includes the federal odometer disclosure, sells 'as is' or with a limited warranty, and provides notary and witness blocks. Use to transfer ownership and support DMV title/registration.
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What you'll be asked
01Parties
Seller full name · Seller address · Buyer full name · Buyer address
02Vehicle
Vehicle type · Year · Make and model · VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) · License plate number · Color · Odometer reading (miles) · Odometer disclosure · Title status
03Sale Terms
Sale price (USD) · Payment · Deposit paid now (USD) · Balance due date · Installment terms · Payment method · Sale condition · Limited warranty terms · Is this a gift or a sale?
04Execution
Date of sale · Include a notary block? · Include a witness line? · State of sale
Frequently asked questions
Is this Vehicle Bill of Sale valid under U.S. law?
Yes. This document is drafted for U.S. law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 26 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 26 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.
Guides and articles from the blog
Motorcycle bill of sale: what it needs to say
A motorcycle bill of sale needs the VIN, the odometer reading, the price, the date of delivery and both signatures — and in most states it is a supporting document, not the thing that transfers ownership. The title is.
Selling a car \"as is\": the clause that protects a private seller
As-is language disclaims warranties, so the buyer takes the vehicle in its current condition. It does not protect a seller who conceals a known defect or lies about the odometer.
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized?
In most states a private vehicle bill of sale does not have to be notarized — but several require it, some require the title signature notarized instead, and notarizing anyway is cheap insurance.
Bill of sale vs title: which one actually transfers ownership
The title transfers ownership. The bill of sale proves the terms of the sale. You need both, and a bill of sale alone will not get a vehicle registered in most states.