Bill of Sale Guides
Expert guides to help you understand bill of sale requirements, create valid documents, and navigate state-specific rules.
Comprehensive guides
Car Bill of Sale: Complete Guide
The definitive guide to buying or selling a car privately. What to include, how to protect yourself, and state-specific requirements.
How to Sign Over a Car Title (Step-by-Step, by State)
The exact back-of-title steps to sign over a car title — seller and buyer sections, odometer, lien release, notarization, state differences, and what to do with no title.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale: Complete Guide
Everything about motorcycle bill of sale documents — HIN vs VIN, state rules, common scams, and how to close safely.
Boat Bill of Sale: Complete Guide
Complete guide to boat sales: HIN, motor titles, Coast Guard documentation, state registration, and marine surveyor tips.
Trailer Bill of Sale: Free Template & State Rules (2026)
Free trailer bill of sale template plus state rules on titling, weight thresholds, notarization, DMV registration, and common trailer scams.
RV Bill of Sale: Free Template & State Rules (2026)
Free RV bill of sale template plus state rules on titling, sales tax, notarization, and registration. Covers motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and the Montana-LLC question.
Gun Bill of Sale: Free Template & State Rules
Free firearm bill of sale template plus a plain-English look at state rules, private sales, and background-check basics. What to include and how to write one.
As-Is Bill of Sale: What It Means & How to Write One
What "as-is" really means, how it protects a private seller, the defects you must still disclose, and a free as-is bill of sale template for cars, boats, and more.
What Is a Bill of Sale?
Everything you need to know about bill of sale documents — what they are, when you need one, and what to include.
Free Printable Bill of Sale Templates
Download free printable bill of sale templates as PDF. State-specific forms for cars, boats, motorcycles, and more.
Bill of Sale Requirements by State (All 50)
Complete state-by-state breakdown of bill of sale requirements, including notarization, deadlines, and tax rates.
DMV Bill of Sale: What Your State Actually Wants
What every DMV expects on a bill of sale, the seven states with their own mandatory form, and the five reasons clerks reject them.
Common questions
Odometer Disclosure Statement: What It Is & What to Write
What an odometer disclosure is, what 49 CFR §580 requires (including the 2021 update), and how to fill it out correctly.
Bill of Sale vs Title: What's the Difference?
Understand the key differences between a bill of sale and a vehicle title. When you need each and how they work together.
Do I Need a Bill of Sale?
State-by-state breakdown of bill of sale requirements. Find out if your state requires one and what rules apply.
How to Write a Bill of Sale (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to write a legally valid bill of sale with our step-by-step guide. Common mistakes to avoid included.
Notarized Bill of Sale Guide
Which states require notarization? Where to get it done and what it costs. Complete notarization guide.