Alabama Bill of Sale
Alabama requires a bill of sale for private sales. Alabama does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Alabama Department of Revenue will accept.
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Alabama bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Alabama's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Alabama Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Alabama Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Alabama Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Alabama Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Alabama Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Alabama Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Alabama RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Alabama ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Alabama Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Alabama Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Alabama Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Alabama Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Alabama Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Alabama Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Alabama Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Alabama Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Alabama Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Alabama Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Alabama General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Alabama Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Alabama: what to know
Alabama requires a bill of sale when the title does not show the purchase price, and county license offices use it to figure sales tax.
- Bill of sale: required for private sales.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Alabama notary page.
Alabama at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required for private sales
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Alabama Department of Revenue (www.revenue.alabama.gov/motor-vehicle)
Alabama requires a bill of sale when the title does not show the purchase price, and county license offices use it to figure sales tax.
Common questions
Does Alabama require a bill of sale?+
Alabama requires a bill of sale for private sales. Alabama requires a bill of sale when the title does not show the purchase price, and county license offices use it to figure sales tax.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Alabama?+
Alabama does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Alabama bill of sale form?+
No. Alabama does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Alabama Department of Revenue looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Alabama?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Alabama Department of Revenue within the state deadline.