🧾 Bill of Sale Template — Free Template

A general bill of sale that transfers ownership of personal property from seller to buyer. Works for vehicles, boats, equipment, furniture, livestock, and other tangible goods. Includes 'as-is' disclaimer and odometer block for vehicles.

Who needs this

Anyone selling or buying a vehicle, piece of equipment, or other personal property between private parties. Often required by your state DMV to register a used vehicle.

What it covers

• Identification of seller, buyer, and property
• Purchase price & payment method
• Vehicle-specific block (VIN, year/make/model, odometer)
• 'As-is' / no-warranty disclaimer
• Lien / encumbrance representation
• Notarization block (where required)

Template clauses

1. Parties

This Bill of Sale ("Bill of Sale") is made and entered into as of [DATE] by and between [SELLER NAME], located at [SELLER ADDRESS] ("Seller"), and [BUYER NAME], located at [BUYER ADDRESS] ("Buyer").

2. Description of Property

In consideration of the payment described in Section 3, Seller hereby sells, transfers, and conveys to Buyer the following personal property (the "Property"):

{{item_description}}

{{#when is_vehicle=yes}}The Property is a motor vehicle:
  Year: [YEAR]
  Make: [MAKE]
  Model: [MODEL]
  Body Style: [BODY STYLE]
  Color: [COLOR]
  VIN: [VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER]
  License Plate: {{license_plate}} (State: [STATE])
  Odometer Reading: [MILES] miles
  Odometer Disclosure: {{odometer_disclosure}}{{/when}}

3. Purchase Price & Payment

The total purchase price for the Property is $[AMOUNT] (the "Purchase Price"). Buyer shall pay the Purchase Price to Seller as follows: {{#when payment_method=cash}}cash, paid in full upon execution of this Bill of Sale{{/when}}{{#when payment_method=cashiers_check}}cashier's check no. {{check_number}} dated {{check_date}}{{/when}}{{#when payment_method=personal_check}}personal check no. {{check_number}} dated {{check_date}}{{/when}}{{#when payment_method=electronic}}electronic transfer to Seller's account{{/when}}{{#when payment_method=other}}{{payment_other}}{{/when}}.

Seller acknowledges receipt of the Purchase Price in full as of the date of this Bill of Sale.

4. Transfer of Title

Seller hereby transfers and delivers to Buyer all right, title, and interest in and to the Property, effective as of the date of this Bill of Sale. Risk of loss for the Property passes to Buyer at the time of transfer.

5. Seller's Representations & Warranties

Seller represents and warrants that: (a) Seller is the lawful owner of the Property and has full right and authority to sell the Property; (b) the Property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, and claims of any kind, except as expressly disclosed below; and (c) Seller has not received notice of any pending or threatened claim regarding the Property.

Disclosed liens/encumbrances (if any): [NONE / DESCRIBE]

6. AS-IS / No Warranty

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 5, THE PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" WITH ALL FAULTS. SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BUYER HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY AND IS RELYING SOLELY ON BUYER'S OWN INSPECTION AND JUDGMENT IN PURCHASING THE PROPERTY.

7. Buyer's Responsibility

From and after the date of this Bill of Sale, Buyer shall be solely responsible for the Property, including any registration, titling, insurance, taxes, and operating costs. If the Property is a motor vehicle, Buyer shall promptly register and title the vehicle with the appropriate state authority.

8. Governing Law

This Bill of Sale shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE].

9. Entire Agreement

This Bill of Sale constitutes the entire agreement between Seller and Buyer regarding the sale of the Property and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings. It may not be amended except by a writing signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have executed this Bill of Sale as of the date first written above.

SELLER
Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [SELLER NAME]
Date: ______________

BUYER
Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [BUYER NAME]
Date: ______________


NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (where required by state law)
State of {{@notary.state}}
County of {{@notary.county}}
On {{@notary.date}}, before me personally appeared {{@notary.signer_names}}, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies).

Notary Public Signature: __________________________
My commission expires: ______________
{{@notary.seal}}

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