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).
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.
Type of Sale
- Generic Bill of Sale
- Boat Bill of Sale
- As-Is Bill of Sale
- Car Bill of Sale
- Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Fire Arm Bill of Sale
Florida Vehicle Registration Documents (Required)
- Odometer Disclosure Statement – Fill-able PDF Online
Source: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles – Florida DMV Online
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.