1. Sale and Transfer of Property
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller hereby sells, transfers, conveys, and delivers to Buyer, and Buyer hereby purchases from Seller, all of Seller's right, title, and interest in and to the following described personal property (the "Property"):
Description of Property:
- Item Type: [[Item Type e.g. Vehicle / Equipment / General Goods]]
- Year / Model Year: [[Year]]
- Make / Manufacturer: [[Make]]
- Model: [[Model]]
- VIN / Serial Number: [[VIN or Serial Number]]
- Odometer / Usage Reading: [[Odometer Reading or Usage]]
- Color / Finish: [[Color]]
- Title / Registration Number (if applicable): [[Title Number]]
- Condition and Included Accessories: [[Condition and Accessories]]
- Other Identifying Details: [[Other Identifying Details]]
The Property is sold in its present condition, "AS IS, WHERE IS," with all faults, and without any warranty, express or implied, except as expressly set forth in this Bill of Sale.
2. Purchase Price
The total purchase price for the Property is $[[Purchase Price Amount]] (the "Purchase Price").
Payment has been made as follows:
- [[Cash / Check / Wire / Other Method]] in the amount of $[[Amount Paid at Signing]] received by Seller on or before the Sale Date.
- [[Balance terms if any: Promissory note, installments, or "paid in full at signing"]].
Seller acknowledges receipt of the Purchase Price in full (or as otherwise noted).
3. Title and Ownership
Seller represents and warrants that:
- Seller is the sole lawful owner of the Property, holding good and marketable title, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, claims, and adverse interests, except as disclosed in writing to Buyer prior to the Sale Date.
- Seller has full right, power, and authority to sell and transfer the Property.
- The Property is not subject to any pending legal proceeding, levy, or attachment.
- If the Property is a vehicle or titled asset, Seller will execute all documents necessary to transfer title to Buyer, including any odometer disclosure required by federal or state law.
4. Condition of Property and "As-Is" Sale
Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the Property and is purchasing it in its current condition. Seller makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or any other aspect of the Property, except:
[[If any warranty is given: "Seller warrants that the Property is free of known defects that would render it unusable for its ordinary purpose. This warranty expires [[X days]] after the Sale Date." OR "The Property is sold with no warranties, express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose."]]
5. Odometer Disclosure (if applicable to motor vehicle)
If the Property is a motor vehicle, Seller certifies that:
The odometer reading is [[Odometer Reading]] miles / kilometers.
To the best of Seller's knowledge, the odometer reading reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle, unless one of the following is checked:
- [ ] The odometer reading is not the actual mileage. Warning: The odometer reading does not reflect the actual mileage.
- [ ] The odometer reading is in excess of the mechanical limits of the odometer (99,999 miles if 5-digit or 999,999 if 6-digit).
Seller has not altered the odometer or caused it to be altered.
6. Liens and Encumbrances
Seller warrants that the Property is free of all liens and encumbrances except:
[[List any known liens, e.g., "None" or "Lien held by [[Lienholder Name]] in the amount of approximately $[[Amount]], which Seller will cause to be released at or before Closing using proceeds of this sale."]]
Buyer is authorized to file any documents necessary to perfect title or release liens.
7. Delivery and Risk of Loss
Seller shall deliver the Property to Buyer at [[Delivery Location or "Seller's premises at the address above" or "as arranged"]] on or before [[Delivery Date]].
Risk of loss or damage to the Property shall pass to Buyer upon delivery and acceptance by Buyer or upon full payment, whichever occurs later.
Buyer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation, insurance, and any taxes arising from the sale after the Sale Date.
8. Taxes and Fees
Buyer shall be responsible for any sales tax, use tax, transfer tax, registration fees, or other governmental charges arising from the purchase and transfer of the Property. Seller shall collect and remit any required sales tax if Seller is required to do so under applicable law, or Buyer shall self-assess and remit as required.
9. Further Assurances
Seller agrees to execute and deliver any additional documents, instruments, or writings, and to take any further actions, reasonably requested by Buyer to evidence, perfect, or confirm the sale and transfer of the Property and title thereto.
10. Indemnification
Seller shall indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from any breach of Seller's representations or warranties in this Bill of Sale or from any lien or adverse claim on the Property existing prior to the Sale Date.
11. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [[Governing State]], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
12. Entire Agreement
This Bill of Sale constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations. No modification shall be binding unless in writing signed by both Parties.
13. Severability
If any provision of this Bill of Sale is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures
This Bill of Sale may be executed in counterparts and by electronic or digital signature, each of which shall be deemed an original.
15. Notices
All notices shall be in writing and delivered personally, by certified mail, or by email to the addresses set forth above.
16. Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Bill of Sale as of the date first written above.
SELLER
Signature: _______________________________
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
Title (if entity): [[Title or "Individual"]]
Date: __________
BUYER
Signature: _______________________________
Printed Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Title (if entity): [[Title or "Individual"]]
Date: __________
Notary Acknowledgment (if required or elected by the Parties)
State of [[State]]
County of [[County]]
On this ___ day of ____________, 20___, before me personally appeared [[Seller Name]] and [[Buyer Name]], proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which were [[type of ID]], to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.
Notary Public Signature: _______________________________
My Commission Expires: ____________
> Template - not legal advice. This is a sample General Bill of Sale. Laws governing bills of sale, title transfer, odometer disclosures (49 U.S.C. § 32705 and 49 C.F.R. Part 580), sales tax, and notarization vary by jurisdiction. For motor vehicles, check DMV requirements in the state of registration and sale. Parties should consult local counsel and the applicable DMV or tax authority. This document does not constitute legal advice.
Primary Sources (as of 2026-06):
- 49 U.S.C. § 32705 and 49 C.F.R. Part 580 (odometer disclosure)
- Uniform Commercial Code Article 2 (sales of goods)
- State motor vehicle codes and tax statutes for title transfer and sales tax
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