North Carolina Bilingual Bill of Sale (English / Español)
A North Carolina bill of sale with English on the left and Spanish on the right, for a car, boat, trailer, or any item sold between people who read different languages. Fill in the details once — both columns update — then download the PDF. Free, no signup.
Prefer one language? English-only version · Versión solo en español (both with the full North Carolina guide).
How the bilingual document works
- Each paragraph appears in English on the left and in Spanish on the right. Whatever you type fills both columns at once.
- One set of signatures at the bottom, labeled in both languages, covers the whole document.
- The final clause states that the English version controls if the two columns ever differ. The Spanish column is a courtesy translation of the same text, not a separate agreement.
- Before you rely on it, check with the other party and with the North Carolina DMV or county office whether a bilingual document suits them. If you need to file it somewhere, the English-only version is the safer choice.
What North Carolina requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- No — use this template
- Find it official
- North Carolina DMV ↗
Source: North Carolina NCDMV / DMV.ORG · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here. The official steps for selling a vehicle in North Carolina are on the English page.
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Bill of Sale Contrato de compraventa
State of North Carolina · Estado de North Carolina
This Bill of Sale is made on __________, between __________ ("Seller"), of __________ , and __________ ("Buyer"), of __________ .
Este Contrato de compraventa se celebra el __________, entre __________ (el "Vendedor"), con domicilio en __________ , y __________ (el "Comprador"), con domicilio en __________ .
For good and valuable consideration, the Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer the following item: __________ (VIN / serial no.: __________; odometer: __________).
A cambio de la contraprestación indicada, el Vendedor vende y transfiere al Comprador el siguiente bien: __________ (VIN / n.º de serie: __________; odómetro: __________).
The total sale price is $__________ USD, paid in full on the date above. Condition: Sold as-is, without warranty.
El precio total de venta es de $__________ USD, pagado en su totalidad en la fecha indicada. Condición: Se vende tal como está, sin garantía.
The Seller certifies they are the lawful owner with the right to sell this item, free of liens except as disclosed. The Buyer accepts the item in its stated condition.
El Vendedor declara ser el propietario legítimo del bien, con derecho a venderlo, y que está libre de gravámenes salvo los que se hayan informado. El Comprador acepta el bien en la condición indicada.
Language. This document is written in English and Spanish. The Spanish text is a translation provided for convenience. In case of conflict between the two versions, the English version controls.
Idioma. Este documento está redactado en inglés y en español. El texto en español es una traducción provista para facilitar la lectura. En caso de conflicto entre las dos versiones, prevalece la versión en inglés.
Generated with SealFormsBilingual EN/ES · North Carolina · 2026
What to include
- Full names and addresses of the buyer and seller
- A clear description of the item (for a vehicle: year, make, model, VIN, odometer)
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The condition or an "as-is" statement
- Signatures of both parties (and a notary block where North Carolina requires it)
Using it with the North Carolina DMV
For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the North Carolina DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy. The English North Carolina page lists the official steps; the página en español has the same form in Spanish only.
Frequently asked questions
Does a North Carolina bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — North Carolina does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: North Carolina NCDMV / DMV.ORG.
Will the North Carolina DMV accept a bilingual bill of sale?
The English column is the same text as our English-only North Carolina bill of sale, so a clerk can read it without a translation. That said, some states publish their own official form or require notarization; check the North Carolina DMV before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Why use a bilingual bill of sale?
Private vehicle sales often happen between a buyer and a seller who do not share a language. Putting the Spanish translation next to the English text lets both read the price, the as-is statement, and the ownership promise before they sign — on one page, with one set of signatures.
Which language controls if the two columns differ?
The English column. The document says so in its final clause, in both languages. The Spanish column is a courtesy translation so that a Spanish-speaking party can read what they are signing; it is not a separate agreement.
Do both parties sign twice?
No. There is one set of signature lines at the bottom, labeled in both languages. Each party signs once, and that signature covers the whole bilingual document.
Will an agency or a court accept the bilingual version?
Usually the English column is what the North Carolina DMV or county office read, and having it on the same page avoids a separate translation. Still, acceptance is up to the recipient — if you need to file it, ask first, or use the English-only version of this same form.
Bilingual bill of sale in other states
Different state? See the bilingual bill of sale by state → · Other bilingual documents: all EN/ES templates.
This page is general information, not legal advice. The Spanish text is a translation for reading; the English text is the operative one. For anything you would not want to get wrong, have a local attorney review the document.