Florida Bill of Sale Template
Fill out a Florida bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.
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How a bill of sale is used in Florida
Practical steps that follow the sale in Florida — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Florida, the buyer has 30 days to apply for a new title and registration. — Fla. Stat. § 319.23(6)(a) (Online Sunshine, 2025 statutes); FLHSMV Buying from a Private Sale ↗
- Where to file. Title and registration in Florida go through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), Division of Motorist Services. — FLHSMV Form HSMV 82050 header ↗
- Official form. Florida publishes its own bill of sale form (Form HSMV 82050, Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — FLHSMV, Selling a Vehicle; Form HSMV 82050 ↗
- Odometer. Odometer disclosure is on the Florida title and on HSMV 82050 (section 2, required for motor vehicles); both buyer and seller must acknowledge it, and the reading is required on the title application. Vehicles not previously titled in Florida also need a VIN and Odometer Verification (HSMV 82042). — FLHSMV, Buying from a Private Sale; Form HSMV 82050 section 2 ↗
Each point links to the Florida source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Florida requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Official state form
- Yes — DMV provides one
- Find it official
- Florida DMV ↗
Source: Florida FLHSMV (Form HSMV 82050) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
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Bill of Sale
State of Florida
This Bill of Sale is made on __________, between __________ ("Seller"), of __________ , and __________ ("Buyer"), of __________ .
For good and valuable consideration, the Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer the following item: __________ — year ____, make ____, model ____, body type / color ____(VIN / serial no.: __________; odometer: __________).
The total sale price is $__________ USD, paid in full on the date above. Condition: Sold as-is, without warranty.
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.
Generated with SealFormsReflects Florida law · verified 2026
What is a Florida bill of sale?
A bill of sale is a short document that records the sale of an item from a seller to a buyer. In Florida, it is most often used for private vehicle sales — but it also works for boats, trailers, firearms, equipment, or any personal property. It proves who sold what, for how much, and on what date, and it typically states the item is sold "as-is."
Firearms: in a number of states, a private firearm sale must be completed through a licensed dealer with a background check — a bill of sale alone does not make the transfer legal there. Check your state’s law before using this template for a firearm.
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 Florida requires it)
Using it with the Florida 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 Florida DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Florida?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Florida because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Florida DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Florida DMV before you file.
Does a Florida bill of sale need to be notarized?
No — Florida 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: Florida FLHSMV (Form HSMV 82050).
How do I fill out and download the Florida bill of sale?
Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.
Is this Florida bill of sale legally valid?
A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.
How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Florida?
Florida gives the buyer 30 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Fla. Stat. § 319.23(6)(a) (Online Sunshine, 2025 statutes); FLHSMV Buying from a Private Sale.
Does Florida have an official bill of sale form?
Yes — Form HSMV 82050, Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel. The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: FLHSMV, Selling a Vehicle; Form HSMV 82050.
Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Florida?
Title and registration in Florida are handled by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), Division of Motorist Services. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: FLHSMV Form HSMV 82050 header.
How Florida compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Florida: Florida FLHSMV (Form HSMV 82050) ↗.
- Florida is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
- Florida is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).
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