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.
What is included in a bill of sale? Buyer and seller details. You should include their full names, addresses, and contact information. Description of the item being sold. The sale agreement. Location and date of sale. Terms and conditions of the transaction. Buyer's signature and seller's signature.
Where to get a boat bill of sale. When you buy a boat, the seller will prepare the bill of sale (ask for one, if the seller just wants to give you a receipt). A bill of sale need not follow any specific template, so long as it includes the information required by your state. An attorney can help prepare a bill of sale.
The form also documents the sale and is the legal receipt. Keep copies of the bill of sale (FLHSMV recommends having it notarized), certificate of title or other type of transaction document showing it was sold.
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.
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.
A boat bill of sale should include: The name, address and contact information for the buyer; The name, address and contact information for the seller; A description of the boat—brand, model, year of manufacture, length, Hull Identification Number (HIN); State registration number.
Application with an Out-of-State Title or Registration Proof of ownership on a used boat from a non-title state is the most current vessel registration (photo copies are not acceptable). A notarized bill of sale is required with the registration to transfer ownership.
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.
The form also documents the sale and is the legal receipt. Keep copies of the bill of sale (FLHSMV recommends having it notarized), certificate of title or other type of transaction document showing it was sold.
Situations Where Notarization is Required Conversely, states like California do not. Boats: Some states mandate notarization for boat transactions, ensuring secure ownership transfer. Firearms: In certain jurisdictions, gun sales must be notarized to comply with local regulations and ensure traceability.