Maryland Bill of Sale Template
Fill out a Maryland 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 Maryland
Practical steps that follow the sale in Maryland — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.
- Liens. At delivery the seller must execute the assignment and warranty of title on the certificate with a statement of each security interest, lien, or other encumbrance on the vehicle (Transp. § 13-112(a)). — Md. Code, Transportation § 13-112(a) ↗
Each point links to the Maryland source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
What Maryland requires · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Required
- Official state form
- Yes — DMV provides one
- Find it official
- Maryland DMV ↗
Source: Maryland MVA (Form VR-181) · verify ↗. Sign in front of a notary before you file.
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Bill of Sale
State of Maryland
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 Maryland law · verified 2026
What is a Maryland 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 Maryland, 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 Maryland requires it)
Using it with the Maryland 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 Maryland DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bill of sale required in Maryland?
A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Maryland because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Maryland DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Maryland DMV before you file.
Does a Maryland bill of sale need to be notarized?
Yes — Maryland is one of the few states that requires a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized. Sign it in front of a notary public. Source: Maryland MVA (Form VR-181) (as of 2026).
How do I fill out and download the Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Maryland: Maryland MVA (Form VR-181) ↗.
- Maryland is one of 3 of 51 jurisdictions that require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales (47 do not require notarization; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
- Maryland 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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