How to create a Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle

If you are selling a motor vehicle, it is imperative that you have a bill of sale. The Bill of Sale will protect you as well as the buyer. Don't pay to have someone type it up or purchase it from online. You can do it yourself! Follow these simple steps to create your own bill of sale.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Printer
• Motor Vehicle to sell
• Buyer

Instructions

1. Create a header with the State and County of Vehicle ownership (whatever State and County you live in as the owner).

2. In bold letters, centered, type MOTOR VEHICLE BILL OF SALE.

3. In plain text, left centered, type:
   IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of $_________USD, paid by cash, the receipt of which consideration is acknowledged, (YOUR NAME HERE) (the 'Seller'), SELLS AND DELIVERS to ________________________(the 'Purchaser') on this date _________________________, the following Motor Vehicle (the 'Motor Vehicle'):

4. Create a table with 3 rows and 3 columns to put the Motor Vehicle's information.

5. In the first cell, type Make in the top left corner. You can leave choose to type the make of the vehicle or write it in. If you choose to type it, hit 'enter' and center it.

6. In the following 5 cells type:
   Model
   Year
   Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
   Odometer Reading
   Body Type

7. Under the table, type:
   I, the seller, hereby certify that the odometer reading of the motor vehicle is:__________________ miles (or kilometers) and that to the best of my knowledge stated mileage is accurate.

8. Next paragraph, type:
   I, the seller, certify that said motor vehicle was owned and sold by me and it is free of any liens, security agreements, encumbrances, charges and/or demands.

9. The next paragraph is very important:
   I, the buyer, acknowledge receipt of this Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale and understand that the above described motor vehicle is sold in "as is" condition and no other expressed or implied warranty or guarantee is implied.

10. Next paragraph, type:
    We, the buyer and the seller, certify that all of the information provided in this motor vehicle bill of sale is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

11. Both parties (the seller and buyer) must sign, date and print their address at the bottom of the Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale. You can type
    Signature ________________
    Date ____________________
    Address ____________________
    for both parties if you wish.

Tips & Warnings

• Leave the amount section blank because you may change the price during negotiation.

• If you don't know what price to ask, look up the value on Kelley Blue Book.

• It is best to have the document signed by a witness or notarized. It isn't needed though.

• Make sure to look up DMV laws in your state.