A Maryland Bill of Sale is a legal form that is used in the transfer of ownership of an item, such as a car, from one party to another. This written document serves as proof of sale or transfer, similar to a retail receipt. It is commonly used for high-value items, like cars.
Type of Sale
What to Include in a Maryland 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.