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Is a Bill of Sale Legally Binding?

A signed bill of sale documents a private transaction and is commonly used as evidence of the transfer date and price.

Why It Matters

Best Practice

Both parties should sign and keep copies for their records.

How to create a bill of sale

  1. Gather buyer, seller, and vehicle details.
  2. Add the sale price and date.
  3. Sign the bill of sale.
  4. Download the PDF for your records.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale legally binding?

A signed bill of sale documents the transaction and can be used as evidence of the sale.

What should it include?

Buyer and seller names, VIN, sale price, sale date, and signatures.

How long does it take to create?

Most users finish in about 3 minutes.

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45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

$60–$85 mobile notary

Mobile notaries often charge $60 to $85 a visit, more on weekends, plus travel fees. Most states do not require a notary for a vehicle bill of sale. Check your state guide to see if yours does.

Source: Thumbtack / NNA