How to Write a Bill of Sale for a Snowmobile
Local and state governments require a bill of sale -- a basic document that lists critical sales information -- when you transfer ownership of a recreational vehicle like a snowmobile. Governments track sales of snowmobiles for vehicle registration purposes, as well as sales and property tax collection. Each state or local government has different requirements or templates for snowmobile bills of sale, and many registrars, motor vehicle offices and tax recorders offer forms that you can use. When you write your own bill of sale, check with your local government office for specific requirements -- generally speaking, there are four specific types of information that you must include.
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Note buyer and seller information. All bills of sale must include who is selling the snowmobile and who is buying it. Name, address, telephone number and email address for both the buyer and the seller should be part of the bill of sale. Be sure to indicate which person is purchasing the snowmobile and which is the seller. You will need this information mainly for tax and registration purposes. Once you sell the snowmobile, you are no longer liable for taxes on it; your local government will need to know from whom to collect. The new owner will also need to demonstrate ownership when he registers the snowmobile with your local government.
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Include detailed information about the snowmobile. Exactly how many details you provide about the snowmobile varies based on different government requirements -- so be sure to check with your local government's office to make sure you include everything needed. Generally, a bill of sale should include the snowmobile's make, model, color and vehicle identification number (VIN) at a minimum. If you have previously registered the snowmobile, include the snowmobile's current registration number.
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List sale price and date of sale. Aside from serving as a receipt of the transaction, the new owner will need this information to show how long he has owned the snowmobile and its value. Including this information can be as simple as filling in labeled "Date" and "Sale price."
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Check details and make copies. Make sure the bill of sale actually says "Bill of Sale -- Snowmobile" at the top of the form. Include the signatures of both the buyer and the seller on the bill of sale, and make at least one copy for each of you -- not only will you both need copies for your files, but the new owner also will need a copy to register the snowmobile.
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