North Carolina Bill of Sale Package
About this form package
The North Carolina Bill of Sale Package is a collection of essential forms necessary for transferring ownership of various types of assets from a seller to a buyer. This package provides specific Bill of Sale forms for automobiles, watercraft, mobile homes, animals, and other personal property, ensuring compliance with North Carolina legal requirements.
What’s included in this form package
State-specific compliance details
This Bill of Sale Package aligns with North Carolina laws. Special provisions, such as the requirement for the mobile home bill of sale to be notarized, are specifically addressed in the corresponding forms to ensure legal compliance and accuracy in asset transfers.
When this form package is needed
This package is useful when you are looking to sell or purchase assets that require legal documentation of ownership transfer in North Carolina. Use this package in situations such as:
- Selling a vehicle and needing to provide proof of ownership and odometer reading.
- Transferring ownership of a boat or other watercraft.
- Selling a mobile home where proof of sale is essential.
- Exchanging pets or livestock where ownership documentation is required.
- Transferring other personal property and wanting to retain a record of the transaction.
Intended users of this form package
- Individuals or businesses buying or selling vehicles.
- Boat owners looking to transfer ownership.
- Mobile home sellers and buyers.
- Pet or livestock sellers and buyers.
- Anyone needing a record of personal property transactions in North Carolina.
Steps to complete these forms
- Review the included forms to determine which ones you need for your specific transaction.
- Identify all parties involved in the transaction, including seller and buyer details.
- Fill in the necessary details, including descriptions of the asset, sale price, and any additional conditions.
- Sign the forms in the presence of a notary public, if required, particularly for the mobile home transaction.
- Provide copies of the completed forms to all parties involved for their records.
Notarization details for included forms
Certain documents in this package must be notarized for legal effectiveness. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session, available anytime.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to include accurate descriptions of the asset being sold.
- Not obtaining the necessary signatures from all parties.
- Overlooking the notarization requirement for the mobile home bill of sale.
- Not retaining copies of the completed forms for your records.
Why complete this package online
- Convenient access to all necessary forms from any location.
- Editable forms which can be customized to suit your specific transaction needs.
- Reliability from professionally drafted forms that comply with North Carolina laws.
Legal use & context
- The Bill of Sale serves as a legal record of the sale and can be used in court if disputes over ownership arise.
- Each form complies with the Uniform Commercial Code as it applies to personal property transactions.
- It is recommended to consult with an attorney if uncertain about the form's legal implications.
Form popularity
FAQ
The date of the sale. A description of the car, including its: Year, make and model. The selling price of the car. If the car is a gift or partial gift, you should still create a bill of sale. Warranty information. The full names, addresses and signatures of the buyer and seller.
Writing the Bill of Sale On the bill of sale template, where the dollar amount is listed, write gift in the allotted space. You'll need to note the date of sale, the car's identification number, make, model and the number of miles on the odometer at the time of the transfer.
Although a bill of sale in North Carolina is not a requirement when titling or registering vehicles purchased from individual sellers or private parties, the document is a requirement when titling and registering vehicles purchased from a licensed car dealership.
Names, addresses, and contact information of the buyer and seller. Date of the sale. Amount the buyer paid for the property. Description of the property. If the item is being sold as-is, a statement for this.
The bill of sale must be notarized by a notary public and include identifying information about the vessel, information about the buyer and seller, the date of the transaction, and the sale price.
Writing the Bill of Sale On the bill of sale template, where the dollar amount is listed, write gift in the allotted space. You'll need to note the date of sale, the car's identification number, make, model and the number of miles on the odometer at the time of the transfer.
The information required on a bill of sale varies depending on the state. Generally, you must include the year, make, model, vehicle identification number and odometer reading or odometer disclosure statement. You will need to complete the seller section.Some states allow you to write "gift" instead of a sale price.
Can a Bill of Sale Be Handwritten? A bill of sale is a legal document that verifies you have sold your car and provides basic information about the vehicle or any other item and the terms of the sale.As, with any legal written document a bill of sale can be handwritten.
North Carolina titles must be notarized. Sign your name (or names) on the back of the title where it says Seller(s) Signature(s). Print your name (or names) on the back of the title where it says Seller(s) Hand Printed Name(s).
