Vehicle Description
Year: [[Year]]
Make: [[Make]]
Model: [[Model]]
Body Type: [[Body Style]]
Color: [[Exterior Color]]
VIN: [[17-Character VIN]]
Current Odometer Reading: [[Odometer Miles]] miles
Title Number: [[Kentucky Title Number]]
License Plate: [[Plate Number]] (Kentucky)
The above description is accurate to the best of the Seller's knowledge.
Sale Price and Payment
Purchase price: $[[Total Purchase Price]] (in words: [[Amount in Words]] dollars).
Method of payment: [[Cash / Personal check / Cashier's check / Wire / Other]].
[[Full payment received on date of sale. / Deposit of $[[Deposit Amount]] received; balance $[[Balance]] due by [[Due Date]]. Title will not be delivered until full payment clears.]]
"AS IS" Sale and Disclaimer of Warranties
The vehicle is sold "AS IS," "WHERE IS," and "WITH ALL FAULTS." Seller disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, to the fullest extent permitted by Kentucky law. Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
Federal and Kentucky Odometer Disclosure
I, [[Seller Full Legal Name]], state that the odometer reading listed above is [[the actual mileage / the mileage in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits / not the actual mileage - WARNING ODOMETER DISCREPANCY]].
I certify under penalty of perjury that the statements made herein are true and correct.
Seller Signature (Odometer): _____________________________________________ Date: ___________
Liens, Title, and Ownership Warranties
Seller is the sole legal owner of the vehicle and has full authority to sell it. The vehicle is free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances except as follows: [[None / Lienholder name, account, payoff amount: $[[Amount]] ]].
Seller agrees to execute the Kentucky title assignment, any lien release (TC 96-182 or current form), and any other documents required by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet or county clerk to transfer title.
Delivery and Risk of Loss
Seller shall deliver the vehicle, all keys, fobs, owner's manuals, and maintenance records to Buyer at [[Delivery Location]] on [[Delivery Date/Time]]. Risk of loss transfers to Buyer upon physical delivery and receipt of keys.
Buyer Responsibilities
Buyer is solely responsible for:
- Paying any applicable Kentucky sales/use tax, title fees, and registration fees.
- Transferring title within 30 days (or current statutory period) to avoid penalties.
- Obtaining liability insurance before operating the vehicle on Kentucky roads.
- Any emissions or safety inspection required by local law.
Additional Representations
- The vehicle has not been branded as salvage, rebuilt, or flood-damaged except as disclosed: [[Disclose or "None"]].
- There are no known defects that would render the vehicle unsafe, except: [[Disclose or "None known"]].
- All personal property has been removed from the vehicle.
Signatures
SELLER:
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Seller Full Legal Name]]
BUYER:
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Buyer Full Legal Name]]
Notary Block (Recommended)
Commonwealth of Kentucky
County of [[County]]
Subscribed and sworn before me this ___ day of __________ 20___ by the Seller and Buyer.
Notary Public: ______________________________________________
My commission expires: ________________ (Seal)
Transaction Summary Table
| Field | Value |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Date of Sale | [[Date of Sale]] |
| Seller | [[Seller Full Legal Name]] |
| Buyer | [[Buyer Full Legal Name]] |
| Year/Make/Model | [[Year]] [[Make]] [[Model]] |
| VIN | [[VIN]] |
| Odometer | [[Odometer Reading]] |
| Sale Price | $[[Total Purchase Price]] |
| Payment Status | [[Full payment / Balance due details]] |
| Title Delivery | [[Upon full payment / Other]] |
Attachments
- Copy of current Kentucky title or application for duplicate.
- Odometer disclosure (this document).
- Photographs of vehicle (recommended).
- Any extended warranty or service contract paperwork transferred with the sale.
Governing Law
This Bill of Sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the county where the vehicle was delivered or Seller resides, at Seller's election.
Record Retention
Both parties should retain a signed copy of this Bill of Sale for tax, registration, and insurance purposes for at least seven years.
Additional Buyer Protections and Recommendations
Buyer is advised to:
- Obtain a vehicle history report (e.g., Carfax or similar) prior to purchase.
- Have the vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic.
- Verify that the VIN on the vehicle matches the title and this document.
- Confirm that the Seller's name on the title matches the Seller on this Bill of Sale.
Failure to complete title transfer promptly may result in late fees, inability to register, or difficulty obtaining insurance.
Release of Liability (Kentucky Seller Protection)
Seller should submit a Notice of Vehicle Transfer or equivalent form to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet promptly after the sale to limit liability for future tickets or accidents involving the vehicle.
This Kentucky Vehicle Bill of Sale template includes all required elements under federal odometer law and Kentucky motor vehicle titling statutes (KRS Chapters 186 and 186A). It is provided as a sample only. Parties must comply with current Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (drive.ky.gov) procedures for title transfer, tax payment, and registration. This is not legal advice. Consult a Kentucky attorney or the county clerk for your specific transaction. Statutes and forms are current as of June 2026.
