Florida bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Florida.
A Florida bill of sale for a car can be done on FLHSMV form HSMV 82050, which works as a bill of sale when both seller and buyer complete it. When FLHSMV asks for one, it must show the buyer's name, the selling price and a full vehicle description, signed by both. FLHSMV recommends a notary.
Does Florida have an official bill of sale form?
HSMV 82050 · Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, Off-Highway Vehicle or Vessel- When FLHSMV asks for a bill of sale, it must include the buyer's name, the selling price and a full description of the vehicle, signed by seller and buyer.flhsmv.gov checked
- HSMV 82050 can be used as the bill of sale when both seller and buyer complete it.flhsmv.gov checked
- For a gift, both people should complete a bill of sale or an affidavit for the Department of Revenue.flhsmv.gov checked
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat FLHSMV says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
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Does Florida have an official bill of sale form?
Yes. HSMV 82050 (Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale) works as a bill of sale when both the seller and the buyer complete it.
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Does a Florida bill of sale need to be notarized?
It is not required on the FLHSMV pages we checked, but FLHSMV recommends having it notarized.
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What must a Florida bill of sale include?
When FLHSMV asks for one, it must show the buyer's name, the selling price and a full description of the vehicle, signed by the seller and the buyer.
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Do I need a bill of sale for a gifted car in Florida?
FLHSMV says both people should complete a bill of sale or an affidavit for the Department of Revenue.
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