Official Legal Self-Help Template

Free Florida car Bill of Sale Form

Generate a standardized, printable bill of sale compliant with FLHSMV regulations under statute Fla. Stat. § 319.22.

Draft Florida Car Agreement

Governed under Fla. Stat. § 319.22. Complete all fields below to generate your legal document.

Federal Odometer Disclosure (49 U.S.C. 327)Mandatory in Florida
Mandatory in Florida

Official Notary Certificate (Florida)

State of Florida, County of ____________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this _____ day of _______________, 20____, by the seller and buyer named herein who proved their identities to my satisfaction.

Notary Public Signature
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How to Complete a Private Car Sale in Florida

Step 1: Inspect & Verify

Verify the seller's physical identification against the existing title. Ensure the VIN matches the chassis or hull plate.

Step 2: Sign Document

Important: Do not sign this document until you are in the physical presence of a commissioned Florida Notary Public.

Step 3: Registration

The buyer must take this signed bill of sale and certificate of title to the FLHSMV within 30 days to pay taxes and register.

Frequently Asked Questions (Florida)

Does Florida legally mandate a notarized bill of sale?

Yes. According to Fla. Stat. § 319.22, transfers presented to the FLHSMV must bear an official notary public acknowledgment.

Can I use this bill of sale for a trailer without a title in Florida?

Yes. In many states, small utility trailers do not receive separate titles. A bill of sale combined with prior registration or VIN inspection is accepted by the FLHSMV.