DMV Bill of Sale Requirements

While requirements vary by state, most DMVs expect a bill of sale to include buyer and seller names, VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, sale date, purchase price, and signatures.

The bill of sale purchase price is commonly used to calculate sales or use tax at registration.

Federal law requires odometer disclosure on the title for vehicles less than 20 years old. Many states also expect it on the bill of sale.

Our documents include the federal Truth in Mileage Act disclosure language.

Some states have official bill of sale forms (like Florida HSMV 82050 or California REG 262). Our generic bill of sale supplements but may not replace these forms.

Visit your state's bill of sale page on our site for state-specific requirements and DMV links.