The Alabama Bill of Sale form provides protection to both the buyer and seller in the event of any future legal disputes surrounding the condition or ownership of the item. In many states, a completed vehicle bill of sale is mandatory for registering a motor vehicle with the DMV.
Type of Sale
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Alabama Registration Documents (Required)
- Odometer Disclosure Statement – Form MVT 5-5-8-19 PDF
Source: revenue.alabama.gov
What to include in a bill of sale form?
- The buyer’s name + address
- The seller’s name + address
- The vehicle/car description (make, model, year, + body style)
- The car’s vehicle identification number (VIN)
- The sale date
- Transaction details (purchase: price, trade, and/or gift)
- The warranty information (sold “as-is”)
- The Odometer Disclosure
- The Federal Law, 49 U.S. Code § 32705, requires a bill of sale to include a verifying statement about the vehicle’s mileage. Vehicles greater than ten years old and over 16,000 pounds are exempt.
Alabama Bill of Sale Template Sample
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