In Massachusetts, neither a dealer or a private party can sell a vehicle "as is" and if, as a private party you make the mistake of writing "as is" on the bill of sale, there are no legal consequences that you can suffer due to the mistake.
Yes, a handwritten bill of sale is acceptable in Massachusetts, as long as it includes all the necessary information and is signed by both parties involved. Do I need a notary public for a Massachusetts bill of sale? Massachusetts doesn't require a notary public for most bill of sale transactions.
How to change ownership of a car in three steps Step 1: Find out who is the registered keeper. The owner of the car and the registered keeper are usually the same person, but this isn't always the case. Step 2: Fill in the V5C. Step 3: Tell the DVLA you're transferring ownership.