How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Florida
A step-by-step guide to every field on a Florida vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
Florida's HSMV 82050 pulls double duty, and knowing that changes how you fill it out: the same form is both the bill of sale AND the seller's Notice of Sale. The top half documents the transaction — parties with phone numbers (Florida asks for them), vehicle, VIN, odometer, price, date. But its real power is what happens when the SELLER files it with the county tax collector or FLHSMV within 30 days: filing stamps the state's records with the sale date, which protects you from the buyer's toll violations, red-light tickets, and liability while the title is still migrating. Florida embeds the federal odometer disclosure in the title transfer, so the mileage you write on the 82050 must match the title's disclosure exactly. The buyer pays 6% state sales tax plus county surtax at titling, on the price — or on the average loan price if the reported price is under 80% of it, unless an affidavit is given — another reason the number has to be real.
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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.
Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
- Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
- Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
- Color
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
- Odometer reading at time of sale
Sale Details
- Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
- Date of sale (month / day / year)
- Note: the buyer pays Florida tax at registration (6% sales tax)
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature (must match title)
- Printed name
- Date signed
Buyer Signature
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled Florida Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Florida bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Florida — no notary section, FL sales tax at 6%, and 30-day title transfer deadline noted.
Other Forms Required in Florida
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Florida vehicle transfer:
- Form HSMV 82040 (Application for Certificate of Title)
- Form HSMV 82050 (Notice of Sale / Bill of Sale)
- VIN Verification (out-of-state vehicles)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I file HSMV 82050 or just hand it to the buyer?
Why does Florida want phone numbers on the bill of sale?
Must the odometer reading match the title exactly?
What tax will the buyer pay on the price I write?
Florida Bill of Sale Hub
All requirements, tax rates, deadlines, and forms for Florida.
View Florida guide →HSMV 82050
Notifies Florida HSMV of a vehicle sale, releasing the seller from liability. When completed by both seller and buyer it can also serve as the bill of sale, which Florida requires only for an open title, an altered price, a vehicle not previously titled in Florida, or an untitled antique.
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