Bill of Sale

The Colorado motor vehicle bill of sale form provides essential details about exchanging a personal item for a specified financial amount. The filing is used retroactively to indicate the date of property ownership transfer. Must include the Odometer Disclosure Statement Form.

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Where to Register Vehicle

Colorado DMV

What to Include in Colorado Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

The document’s configuration includes:

  • Contact information for the buying and selling parties.
  • Identification of the item.
  • Purchase price.
  • Signatures to validate the agreement.

Colorado Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form Sample

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As mandated by federal law in all 50 states, an odometer disclosure statement must be attached to the vehicle bill of sale when purchasing a vehicle that weighs less than 16,000 pounds and is under 10 years old. The DMV sometimes provides a odometer disclosure statement PDF form for the state that the vehicle is located in.

Source: 49 U.S. Code § 32705 – Disclosure Requirements on the Transfer of Motor Vehicles

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Odometer Disclosure Statement: Requirements 

Requirements

The final rule is to meet the requirement of the MAP-21 Act of 2012, which mandates NHTSA to allow states to input the electronic odometer disclosure statements for the transfer of motor vehicles.

Amendments

The amendments make it so that the odometer disclosures are available electronically and help with odometer fraud.

Final Rule

The final rule modifies previous regulations to allow odometer disclosures to be made available online. The NHTSA is expanding the mileage disclosure exemption to apply to vehicles 20 years old or older.

Odometer Disclosure Statement: Federal Regulations

Rules and Guidelines

The rules for disclosing odometer information can be found in part 580, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). These rules include guidelines for how odometer information should be disclosed, the required format for the documents, and the security of title documents and motor vehicle power of attorney forms.

Covered Transactions

They also cover transactions involving leased vehicles, record keeping requirements for auctions, and the limited use of powers of attorney.

Alternatives

Part 580 also outlines provisions excluding certain types of cars from disclosure requirements. It includes a petition process for states to propose alternative disclosure requirements.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT)

Odometer Disclosure Statement Form: Transfer Rules and Laws ⚖️

The rules in this part of the disclosure statement do not apply to the following types of transfers:

  1. A vehicle with weight of more than 16,000 lbs.
  2. Not self-propelled.
  3. Ten (10) years old or older.
  4. A new vehicle before its first transfer for purposes other than resale.
  5. The manufacturer sells a new vehicle directly to any agency in the US according to contractual specifications.

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Transferring ownership of personal property in Maine, you’ll need to fill out the Maine bill of sale form. This is a simple form that provides a written record of the transaction. Describe the item being sold and the terms of the exchange, and identify the parties involved.

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What to include in the Maine bill of sale form?

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  • 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.

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North Carolina Bill of Sale is a form that is legally binding and records the sale and transfer of private property, such as a motor vehicle. It contains the details in the transaction, which are required for registration and accounting purposes. Must include the Odometer Disclosure Statement Form.

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What to Include in a North Carolina 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.

North Carolina Bill of Sale

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If you’re planning to transfer ownership of personal property in Louisiana, you’ll need to fill out the Louisiana bill of sale form. It’s a simple document that provides a written record of the transfer. All you have to do is describe the item being sold, note the terms of the exchange, and identify the parties involved.

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Louisiana DMV

Louisiana Vehicle Registration – Office of Motor Vehicles

How to Fill Out a Louisiana Bill of Sale Form? 

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  • 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.

Louisiana Bill of Sale Sample

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A Minnesota bill of sale is a form that records the sale in writing between two parties-the buyer and the seller. It includes the names and addresses of both parties, a description of the item, the sale price, and the date of sale. It records the proof of purchase and ownership transfer. It is used for items such as vehicles, boats, firearms and furniture.

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Minnesota Bill of Sale Form Example

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A Kansas Bill of Sale is a form that is legally binding and is used to record the sale of an item, such as a car, from a seller to a buyer.

Odometer Disclosure Statement – PDF Form TR-59

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Signatures Required

The buyer and seller signatures are both required to be valid.

Kansas Out of State VIN Verification

A resident or business whom is out of the state of Kansas must submit the Out of State VIN Verification form.

Registering the Vehicle: When?

In Kansas, you must register within 60 days of the transaction.

What to Include in the Kansas 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.

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An Kentucky bill of sale form records a transaction between a buyer and seller when purchasing personal property.

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Kentucky DMV

Drive Kentucky

What to Include in the Kentucky 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.

Kentucky Bill of Sale Sample

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