Florida Bill of Sale
Florida does not require a bill of sale, but the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recommends one. Florida does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will accept alongside HSMV 82050.
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Florida bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Florida's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Florida Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Florida Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Florida Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Florida Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Florida Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Florida Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Florida RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Florida ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Florida Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Florida Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Florida Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Florida Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Florida Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Florida Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Florida Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Florida Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Florida Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Florida Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Florida General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Florida Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Florida: what to know
Florida's HSMV 82050 is the official notice of sale and bill of sale. Filing it protects the seller from liability for the car after the sale.
- Bill of sale: not required, strongly recommended.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: HSMV 82050.
- Agency: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
- 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 Florida notary page.
Florida at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- HSMV 82050
- Where the buyer registers
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (www.flhsmv.gov)
Florida's HSMV 82050 is the official notice of sale and bill of sale. Filing it protects the seller from liability for the car after the sale.
Common questions
Does Florida require a bill of sale?+
Florida does not require a bill of sale, but the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recommends one. Florida's HSMV 82050 is the official notice of sale and bill of sale. Filing it protects the seller from liability for the car after the sale.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Florida?+
Florida does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Florida bill of sale form?+
Yes, HSMV 82050, published by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Florida?+
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 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.