Pat Goss' Tips & Expert Advice

Used Car Bill of Sale

Before you can successfully transfer ownership of a car from the seller to the buyer, you must present various documents to the Department of Motor Vehicles to prove that the sale is agreed upon by both parties. Whether you accomplish the title transfer personally or if you contract the services of a title transfer service, you will need to gather up various documents to make the process run smoothly and quickly. One of the documents which is required by many states is a used car bill of sale, which is a simple document outlining the details of the sale. The document may include the terms of the agreement in addition to specific descriptions of the car and its operating condition. Most reasonable buyers and sellers will insist upon a written bill of sale, so having this document should not be a huge hassle for the title transfer. Not many DMV offices will accept a verbal contract as sufficient evidence of a legal sale, and writing down all the details of the sale protects everyone involved. You can purchase a simple bill of sale document online, or you can write one up yourself as long as you know the document requirements of your particular state.