Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

The Arkansas DMV bill of sale form serves as a record of the transfer of personal property from one individual to another, specifically in the case of a vehicle such as a car, truck, or motorcycle. Must include the Odometer Disclosure Statement Form.

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Registering Motor Vehicle in Arkansas

When registering a vehicle in Arkansas, new owners or those recently moved to the state must have their vehicles titled and registered within 30 days of purchase or moving. Registration can be done in person or online. If registering online, title documents will be mailed only after receiving all required documents.

Important Information for Vehicle Registration

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Additional Documentation

– Personal Property Tax Number (PPAN) assigned from the county assessor
– Lien Contract/Security Agreement
– Current Year County Tax Assessment
– Proof of paid tax receipt

Arkansas Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form Sample

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This Alaska motor vehicle/car bill of sale includes details such as purchase price, sale conditions, and vehicle description. This document is required for the buyer as part of the registration process, and it should be signed by both parties involved in the transaction. Must include the Odometer Disclosure Statement Form.

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Vehicle Registration Process in Alaska

Timeframe for Registration

  • Deadline for Registering a Vehicle for the First Time
  • Registration Period and Renewal Process

Registration Locations

  1. In-Person Registration Requirements
  2. Remote Filing for Residents in Remote Parts of Alaska

Required Documents for Registration

  1. Additional Requirements for Vehicles with Liens
  2. Notarized Power of Attorney for Leased Vehicles
  3. Odometer Disclosure Statement 
  4. Vehicle Transaction Application: Form 812

Payment and Insurance

Alaska Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form Sample

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When filling out the California Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form, Both the buyer and seller need to provide contact information, item price, and their signatures to indicate agreement to the contract terms. Both parties should keep a copy of the form as a receipt for the transaction. Must include the Odometer Disclosure Statement Form.

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Vehicle Registration Requirements in California

Timeline for registration

  • New owners purchasing through private-party transaction: 10 days
  • New residents transferring vehicles from another state: 20 days

Renewal process

Methods of Registering a Vehicle in California:

  • In-person registration at a California DMV field office
  • Mail-in registration with required documentation.

Mail to the following address:

Department of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 942869
Sacramento, CA 94269-0001

California Motor Vehicle/Car Bill of Sale Form Sample

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This Florida Motor Vehicle (car) Bill of Sale is used when transferring the ownership of a vehicle (car) from one party to another. Must include the Odometer Disclosure Statement Form. A vehicle must have valid registration to operate on Florida roads. Vehicles with out-of-state registrations must be registered within ten (10) days of the owner’s employment, placement of children in public school, or establishment of residency.

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Cars for Sale by Owner: Locations

Recommendations

Cars for Sale Near Me

Craigslist (Website):

Florida State PDF Version

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Notice of Sale/ Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel – PDF

Auto Bill of Sale Florida Form: Preview Template Example

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Where to Register

Arizona Motor Vehicle Division location.

Overview of vehicle registration process in Arizona

Timeframe for Registering a Vehicle

Deadline for registration after purchase: 15 days from purchase

Registration Length

Length Choice: one or two-year registration

Registration Renewal

Option for online renewal

Required Documents for Registration

Arizona Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form Sample

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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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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.

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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.

Maine Bill of Sale Example

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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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