Create a Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
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Last updated: May 30, 2026
A vehicle bill of sale is a legal document that records the transfer of a motor vehicle from a seller to a buyer in a private sale. It documents the sale date, purchase price, vehicle details, and the identities of both parties. While a bill of sale does not replace a certificate of title, it is commonly required by DMVs to calculate taxes and support title transfer.
Our guided wizard helps you complete every required field, collect both signatures, and download a professional document for $9.99 per completed sale. We support 45 states where a standard non-notarized bill of sale is accepted.
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Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
State-specific language, odometer disclosure, e-signatures, and instant PDF + Word download.
- Seller + buyer signatures
- Federal odometer disclosure
- PDF (US Letter & A4)
- Word (.docx) download
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Everything You Need to Know
What a bill of sale is, when you need one, and how our service works.
What Is a Bill of Sale?
A bill of sale is a written receipt for a transaction. For motor vehicles, it typically includes the vehicle identification number (VIN), year, make, model, odometer reading, sale date, purchase price, and the names and signatures of the buyer and seller.
When Do You Need a Vehicle Bill of Sale?
You need a bill of sale for most private party motor vehicle sales. County and state licensing offices commonly use it to verify the purchase price for sales tax calculations.
What Should a Vehicle Bill of Sale Include?
At minimum, a motor vehicle bill of sale should include the seller and buyer names, vehicle VIN, year, make, model, body style, color, odometer reading, sale date, purchase price, and signatures of both parties.
Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale vs. Other Types
This site focuses exclusively on motor vehicle bills of sale — cars, trucks, SUVs, and other titled motor vehicles. Boat, trailer, and motorcycle bills of sale follow different rules and forms in many states.
How billandsale.com Works
Our guided wizard walks you through every field required for a complete motor vehicle bill of sale. You enter seller and buyer details, vehicle information, purchase terms, and collect both signatures electronically.
What Is a Bill of Sale?
The bill of sale serves as proof that ownership changed hands on a specific date for a specific price. It protects both parties if questions arise later about the terms of the sale.
A bill of sale is not the same as a certificate of title. The title is the official ownership document issued by the state. The buyer must still complete title transfer with the DMV to legally register the vehicle.
When Do You Need a Vehicle Bill of Sale?
A bill of sale is especially important when the sale price differs from book value, when paying cash, or when either party wants a written record of an as-is sale.
Some states require additional official DMV forms beyond a bill of sale. Our documents supplement — but do not replace — those official forms where applicable.
By state
Vehicle Bill of Sale by State
Requirements, step-by-step instructions, and FAQs for all 50 states and DC.
Resources
Guides & How-To Articles
Answers to common questions about writing, notarizing, and using bills of sale.
What Is a Bill of Sale?
Learn what a bill of sale is, what it includes, and when you need one for a private motor vehicle sale.
6 min read
How to Write a Bill of Sale
Step-by-step guide to writing a motor vehicle bill of sale for a car, including required fields and odometer disclosure.
8 min read
What Does a Bill of Sale Look Like?
See what a motor vehicle bill of sale looks like, including sample sections, required fields, and signature blocks.
5 min read
Does a Bill of Sale Need to Be Notarized?
Learn when notarization is required for a vehicle bill of sale and which states require a notarized document.
5 min read
Can You Get a Title With a Bill of Sale?
Understand the relationship between a bill of sale and a vehicle title, and what you need for DMV title transfer.
6 min read
Can You Register a Car With a Bill of Sale and No Title?
Learn whether you can register a vehicle using only a bill of sale when the title is missing.
5 min read
Frequently Asked Questions
This is not legal advice. Generated documents are not official DMV forms. Disclaimer