While it is common to present a bill of sale in a digital format, you can also create this type of contractual agreement as a handwritten document on paper. What's most important is to include all of the pertinent details in the bill of sale in order to protect both parties.
Notarization requirements for bills of sale vary by state and transaction type. Vehicles: States like Louisiana require notarization for vehicle sales. Conversely, states like California do not. Boats: Some states mandate notarization for boat transactions, ensuring secure ownership transfer.
Additional Reasons You Cannot Sell a Car Without a Pink Slip If the state you are purchasing the vehicle from does NOT issue titles for your particular vehicle you must get what is called a “title verification letter” so that the California DMV will accept a bill of sale in lieu of a title.
Sure a bill of sale can be handwritten. As a matter of fact, it appears that a bill of sale is not technically required in California. It is just highly recommended.
You can get a vehicle title from the State of Florida with a copy of the bill of sale. While it's much easier to go to the DMV with a copy of the original title signed over by the seller, you can use your bill of sale to register the vehicle in your name and have the title transferred over.
If you don't have the California Certificate of Title, you need to use an Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) to transfer ownership. The lienholder's release, if any, must be notarized. The buyer should then bring the completed form to a DMV office and we will issue a new registration and title.
For motor vehicles, you can use the form that the state of California provides (Form Reg-135) or you can draft an original document. California does not provide an official Bill of Sale for livestock. If you buy or sell a horse in California, you will need to draft your own bill of sale.
Title State—Evidence of ownership must be the title, endorsed by the owner to the purchaser, if the vehicle is being transferred. Otherwise, bills of sale must be submitted in lieu of the signature(s) on the title.
It is important to make sure all the requirements for the respected state law are included in the bill of sale. As, with any legal written document a bill of sale can be handwritten.