How to Write a Bill of Sale

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find your official title for the vehicle or other item.

   If you are not creating a bill of sale for a motor vehicle, a receipt or proof of purchase may be helpful. , If you have a motor vehicle, you should have one for each year you have owned it, or proof of a long-term registration. , If you cannot find it in the door jamb, under the hood or near the steering wheel, it will be in the car manual. , If you are selling another item, write down the same information and any other identifying characteristics.
   
   In the absence of this information, include the serial information, design, faults and/or features. , Remember that requirements may differ greatly. , Include the address. , Also, include their residential address. , In some cases, this can trace the path of the item, creating a more secure sale. ,,, For example, the buyer may have a certain amount of days to return it. , You can proof it and make changes to ensure it is correct. , Date the document. , Include a phrase, such as "I, (the seller's name), of (seller's address) declare that I am the legal and lawful owner of the (item) and have the authority to sell it". , Include make, model, identifying characteristics, VIN, registration number or other details.
   
   Write in the information in those blanks to identify the item. ,, Separate each warranty, payment or other stipulation into a different paragraph. , ,,,,, If possible, allow them to look in the papers for the information on the vehicle, to remove chances for errors. ,, Make changes if necessary. , Ask both parties to show photo identification.
   
   Make sure the sale is witnessed by a Notary Public and sealed, if required.
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   Step 2: Obtain your up-to-date registration certificate.

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   Step 3: Write down the vehicle identification number (VIN).

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   Step 4: Write down the make

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   Step 5: model and year of the vehicle.

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   Step 6: Research "Bill of Sale" rules in your state before creating your own document.

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   Step 7: Request the full legal name of the buyer.

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   Step 8: Identify the full legal name of the seller.

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   Step 9: Consider including the full legal name of the person who owned the item before the seller.

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    Step 10: Determine the agreed upon price of the item.

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    Step 11: Decide how the payment will be made.

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    Step 12: Include any stipulations about warranties or returns of the purchased item.

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    Step 13: Use a computer to draw up the document.

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    Step 14: Type "Bill of Sale" at the top.

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    Step 15: Introduce yourself as the seller.

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    Step 16: Create blanks to describe the item.

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    Step 17: Add a statement of sale "I

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    Step 18: (seller's name)

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    Step 19: do hereby sell

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    Step 20: convey and transfer the above‐described item for (price) to (buyer's name and address).

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    Step 21: Include any and all stipulations in the space below.

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    Step 22: Write a statement of oath

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    Step 23: such as "I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the facts stated above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge."

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    Step 24: Leave and specify places for a seller's name

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    Step 25: signature

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    Step 26: signature date

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    Step 27: address and phone number.

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    Step 28: Leave other blanks for the buyer's name

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    Step 29: signature

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    Step 30: signature date

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    Step 31: address and phone number.

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    Step 32: Include any other statements that are required by state law.

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    Step 33: Leave a place for the name

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    Step 34: signature and seal of a Notary Public

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    Step 35: if necessary.

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    Step 36: Ask a third party to proof your bill of sale.

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    Step 37: Print out 3 copies

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    Step 38: for the transfer (DMV)

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    Step 39: buyer and seller.

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    Step 40: Give the bill of sale to the buyer to review.

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    Step 41: Sign and fill out the information together.

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