As-is bill of sale template
An as-is bill of sale says the buyer accepts the item in its present condition and the seller gives no warranty. It is the single most useful line a private seller can put on paper. The generator below includes the clause by default, plus a field to list known defects so there is no argument later.
Seller
Buyer
Vehicle details
Price and terms
The as-is clause, in plain language
The wording on the PDF reads, in short: the item is sold as is, where is, with all faults; the seller makes no warranty, express or implied, as to condition, merchantability or fitness for any purpose; and the buyer has inspected the item and accepts it in its present condition. Those three ideas, together, are what courts look for.
When to leave as-is off
If you are promising something, say a 30-day guarantee on the engine, uncheck the as-is box and write the guarantee in the terms field instead. A bill of sale that says as-is in one line and promises a warranty in the next helps nobody.
Common questions
What does "as-is" mean on a bill of sale?+
The buyer takes the item in its current condition with all faults, and the seller gives no warranty, express or implied. If the transmission fails a week later, that is the buyer's problem, not the seller's, as long as the seller did not lie about the condition.
Does an as-is clause protect the seller from everything?+
No. It covers condition and mechanical problems. It does not protect a seller who hid a known defect, lied about the odometer, or sold something they did not own. Honest disclosure plus an as-is clause is the strongest position.
Should I list known problems on an as-is bill of sale?+
Yes. Listing known defects (a check-engine light, a leaking seal, a cracked windshield) shows the buyer accepted them and makes a later dispute much harder. The generator has a field for it.
Is an as-is bill of sale valid in every state?+
As-is sales between private parties are recognized in every state. Dealer sales have separate rules, and a few states have lemon-law protections that apply only to dealers, not private sellers.