This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
The seller is responsible for drafting the bill of sale. With an electronic bill of sale, such as those you can put together, you have a virtual paper trail and can easily resend the document to the buyer if they've lost it — or reprint it if you've lost it.
As, with any legal written document a bill of sale can be handwritten.
Get a bill of sale from a regulatory agency. Many government agencies, like the Department of Motor Vehicles, for instance, offer bill of sale forms for public use. Using a form directly from a government agency ensures that you have all of the information required for your state.
Many states don't mandate notarization for bills of sale. States like California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and New York allow transactions without a notarized document. In these states, a signed bill of sale is often sufficient for legal purposes, provided it includes all required information.
Does an Illinois Bill of Sale Have to Be Notarized? Bills of sale do not require notarization in the state of Illinois, but it is always an option.
A bill of sale can be stored as a printed physical version or in digital format.
A bill of sale does not have to be digital to be considered valid. Both handwritten and digital formats are generally acceptable, as long as all necessary information is listed and you have the consent of both parties.
The bill of sale must identify the new owner's name and address, the year model, make and vehicle identification number of the vehicle, court order document number authorizing such sale, if applicable, and the name and address of any lienholders in order of priority, if applicable.
Can a bill of sale be handwritten? While it is common to present a bill of sale in a digital format, you can also create a handwritten bill of sale.