Off Road Freedom

Car Bill of Sale (Cars and Trucks): Free Template

The sale

A gift is shown as 0.

For example cash, check, bank transfer.

The car or truck

For example pickup, SUV, sedan.

17 characters, on the dash, door jamb and title.

Miles at the time of sale.

Seller

Buyer

Optional lines

For example a trade-in, or a spare battery that comes with it.

Optional. It says the buyer takes it in its present condition.

Optional. Tick it only if your state or agency asks for a notarized document.

Your state

Pick a state to see its agency and any form we have confirmed on its own site.

Preview

Bill of Sale

Car or truck

On , of (the "Seller") sold to of (the "Buyer") the car or truck described below for .

Year
Make
Model
Body type
Color
VIN
Odometer reading

Seller signature

Printed name:

Date:

Buyer signature

Printed name:

Date:

General template, not legal advice. Check your state's requirements.

Runs in your browser only. Nothing you type is sent, saved or counted.

What to include on a Car bill of sale

What to include on the form
ItemWhy it is there
VIN17 characters; copy it from the title and check it against the dash or door jamb.
Year, make, model, body, colorDescribes the vehicle in words so the VIN is not the only link.
Odometer reading and typeActual mileage, or a note that it exceeds the odometer's limit or is not the actual mileage.
Price and payment methodWhat was paid and how; a gift is shown as zero.
Seller and buyer detailsNames and addresses that match the title and the buyer's ID.
Optional as-is lineStates the buyer takes the vehicle in its present condition; optional and plain.

How to use this form

  1. Fill in the vehicle
    Enter the VIN and description exactly as printed on the title.
  2. Check the identifiers
    Match the VIN on the paper to the VIN on the vehicle and the odometer to the dash.
  3. Sign and keep copies
    Both parties sign and print their names; each keeps a copy.
  4. Title and register
    The buyer takes the title and this paper to the state agency chosen in the state picker.

Frequently asked questions

What does a car bill of sale need to include?

At minimum: the date, both parties' names and addresses, the vehicle's year, make, model and VIN, the odometer reading, the price and both signatures. Your state may ask for more, so check its page.

Do I need a bill of sale for a car in a private sale?

Often it helps and sometimes an agency asks for it, but the rule is the state's. Look up your state in the picker, and keep a signed copy either way.

What if the odometer is wrong or not working?

Say so on the form: the generator offers 'exceeds mechanical limits' and 'not the actual mileage'. The disclosure that counts is on the title or the state's own form.

Does the as-is line protect the seller?

It states the buyer takes the vehicle in its present condition. It is optional, and we make no claim about what protection it gives in your state.

Can I use this for a truck or SUV?

Yes. The type page covers cars, trucks and SUVs; use the body-type box to say which.

What if there is a lien on the car?

Ask the seller for the lienholder's release before you pay. The state's page explains how a lien shows on the title.

Other bill of sale forms

Trailer bill of sale

Utility, flatbed, camper and boat trailers: VIN or serial, GVWR.

Open the form

Motorcycle bill of sale

Motorcycles and mopeds: VIN, odometer, engine size.

Open the form

ATV, UTV and dirt bike bill of sale

Frame number, engine number and off-highway registration.

Open the form

Sources

Last checked 2026-11-12. Each link was opened and read on that date. State facts come only from the state's own site; see the state table.

This template is general information, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state; check your state's official site (linked) before you sign. Some links on this page are Amazon Associates affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure. Last checked 2026-11-12.

Off-road gear on Amazon

Sponsored

As an Amazon Associate, Off Road Freedom earns from qualifying purchases. See our affiliate disclosure.

Prices and availability were accurate when retrieved from Amazon and may change. Retrieved Nov 12, 2026.