Free Alabama Free Printable Bill of Sale
A printed, hand-typed bill of sale is fully legally valid in Alabama — the state has no mandatory official bill of sale form for private vehicle sales. The key deadline is 20 days: the buyer must bring the signed bill of sale and the title to their county probate office within 20 days of the sale to transfer ownership and pay the 2% sales tax.
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Alabama Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.02%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Alabama Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Print or type your bill of sale — include VIN, year, make, model, sale price, odometer reading, sale date, and full legal names and addresses of both buyer and seller.
- Both buyer and seller sign the bill of sale at the time of exchange — no notarization or witness is required.
- Seller signs the back of the title over to the buyer, completing the 'Transfer of Ownership' section.
- Make two copies of the signed bill of sale — one for the seller's records, one for the buyer.
- Buyer takes the original bill of sale plus the signed title to the county probate office within 20 days.
- Buyer pays the 2% sales tax (calculated on the purchase price) at the probate office and receives a new title in their name.
Common Pitfalls
- Missing the 20-day deadline at the county probate office can result in penalties and registration complications — don't wait.
- Leaving the odometer disclosure section blank on the title is a common mistake; federal law requires it for vehicles under 10 years old.
- Sellers who fail to keep a copy of the bill of sale have no proof of sale if the buyer incurs tickets or tolls before transferring the title.
- The MVT 5-1 form is Alabama's title application, not a bill of sale — confusing the two can cause delays at the probate office.
- Writing 'gift' on the bill of sale when money was actually exchanged is considered tax fraud; always record the true sale price.
Alabama Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does Alabama require a notarized bill of sale?
No. Alabama does not require the bill of sale itself to be notarized for a private vehicle sale. Both parties simply sign the document at the time of the transaction.
How many copies of the bill of sale should I print?
Two copies are sufficient — one for the seller's records and one for the buyer to present at the county probate office. The probate office does not require you to file the bill of sale separately; the title application (MVT 5-1) is the primary transfer document.
What tax will the buyer owe at the probate office?
Alabama charges a 2% sales tax on the vehicle's purchase price, paid at the time of title transfer at the county probate office. Some counties may also charge local fees.
Can I handwrite the bill of sale instead of printing it?
Yes. A clearly handwritten bill of sale is legally valid in Alabama as long as it contains all required details: VIN, sale price, date, vehicle description, and signatures of both parties.