A Florida bill of sale form is a legal document that is used to transfer (car) ownership of interests from one person (seller) to another (buyer). By Florida State Law, you must file a Notice of Sale when transferring ownership of a vehicle.

What is a Florida Bill of Sale? 

A Bill of Sale in Florida is a legal document that confirms and records the transfer of ownership of an item from a seller to a buyer.

When do you need a Bill of Sale? 

In Florida you will need a Bill of Sale form when buying or selling a vehicle, vessel, boat, watercraft or gun / firearm.

Electronic Services

License Plate and Registration
Department of Motor Vehicles – DMV

How to fill out a Florida 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.

Optional Clauses

Optional clauses include liability release, as-is condition, and/or warranty information.

Make Additional Copies

It’s highly recommended to keep copies of the signed Bill of Sale form in case any issues regarding ownership arise in the future.

Florida Bill of Sale: Preview Example

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